They are stiff but pliable, could I potentially use them yet?
Original bands?
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1925 Touring
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Original bands?
I just picked up 1 and 2/3 set of Scandinavia Bands. I took them out of the box and looked at them. They have Scandinavia written on the band material, and are 25 & 1/2 inches long. I am wondering, if these are original Scandinavia bands. If so, how do I tell?
They are stiff but pliable, could I potentially use them yet?
They are stiff but pliable, could I potentially use them yet?
Just a 20 year old who listens to 40 year old music, works on 75 year old airplanes and drives 100 year old cars.
The past is only simple because hindsight is 20/20.
The past is only simple because hindsight is 20/20.
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big2bird
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Re: Original bands?
Soak them in oil a few days. They will work just fine. Look real deal to me.
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Rich P. Bingham
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Re: Original bands?
A good idea. If they smell musty, be sure they aren’t rotten. Pull a thread loose and make sure it’s sound. If so, no reason not to use them. These are the “real deal”.
Another thought, if you are going to use them, rivet them to the bands before you soak them - it will be less messy.
Get a horse !
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Humblej
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Re: Original bands?
Original and older Scandinavia linings are marked Scandinavia with paint, newer ones are not. The one you posted looks usable to me. I prefer to use the older cotton linings over anything that is available as new today.
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1925 Touring
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Re: Original bands?
Boy, that's great! They are a little stiff and slightly musty but they do seem pretty sound. I will save them and potentially use them later.
Just a 20 year old who listens to 40 year old music, works on 75 year old airplanes and drives 100 year old cars.
The past is only simple because hindsight is 20/20.
The past is only simple because hindsight is 20/20.
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RajoRacer
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Re: Original bands?
Original, for sure ! Originals are 23 & 1/2" in length & stenciled. Same here - if they don't smell "musty", they're most likely fine for use - I prefer Scandinavia linings myself in my 4 Model Ts !
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