STRIP CALK/SCOTCH CALK

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STRIP CALK/SCOTCH CALK

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed May 26, 2021 2:33 pm

Some M-38A1's use it, some don't?
Who knows the difference and where it is used. What was used prior to "Strip Calk" and "Scotch Calk"?
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Re: STRIP CALK/SCOTCH CALK

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu May 27, 2021 6:05 am

This is one of the most overlooked details of an M-38A1 (55-71CJ-5, too). It is listed in the ORD 9 SNL G-758.
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Re: STRIP CALK/SCOTCH CALK

Post by Gizzard » Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:20 am

Can anyone provide cliff notes of what it is, where its installed and where is it available for purchase?

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Re: STRIP CALK/SCOTCH CALK

Post by Gizzard » Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:26 am

Found this in a previous thread...................... "Strip Calk" to seal the various floor panels and Fenders to body..... CJ-5 also used it. Early M-38A1 (52-53) used "Anti Squeak" like on MB prior to changing to "Strip Calk". Strip Calk and Scotch Calk are available from local Auto Paint suppliers. They are identical, use the dark color if you have a choice. The color of this product is similar to cloths line rope gray"

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Re: STRIP CALK/SCOTCH CALK

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Jun 04, 2021 3:07 pm

I use it on my M-38A1.
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Re: STRIP CALK/SCOTCH CALK

Post by Gizzard » Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:09 pm

Joe Gopan wrote:
Fri Jun 04, 2021 3:07 pm
I use it on my M-38A1.

Sounds good....I plan to do the same


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