In the past, I have found a number of uses for Extreme Velcro, like attaching license plates where the holes don't line up and holding carpet edges and under-dash panels in place. Yesterday I found another one.
One of the irritants in the 280 was that both the panel that fits in the left side of the trunk, and the fuel evaporation tank that attaches to it were lying loose in the trunk. The panel was warped and had long lost its ability to stay in place. and the cut-outs to hold the tank were torn.
So my solution was to use Extreme Velcro to attach the panel to the body, and to attach the tank to the panel. The trick is to stick the both pieces together on one surface, and then press the second surface against the first. This guarantees that the hook and loop pieces will be perfectly aligned. Sort of like double-sided tape, but removable.
So, not exactly a concours repair, but it looks a lot better, and with the evaporation tank in the right place, no more gas fumes.
Chuck Taylor
1970 280SL #14076
Falls Church VA
