CaliWagon83 finally getting his hands dirty!

[CaliWagon83]

Looking forward to watching you get that cool old cruiser back on the road.👍

Matt

 

[Local Hero]

If you end up swapping the fuel tank, be grateful the tank is relatively cheap. Beware of the sender. It's made of unobtanium... as in......

OBSOLETE!

I finally found a NOS one online and the guy knew what he had and bent me over for it.

 

[CaliWagon83]

Local Hero, RockAuto has the senders listed on their site. I don’t think they’re OEM, (i.e. AC Delco) though.

 

[Longroof79]

I bought an aftermarket fuel line (for my Q-jet install) from Jeg's. It also didn't fit properly and had to be modified. I ended up cutting it to install an inline fuel filter anyway. It all worked out in the end. I still would've rather liked having an OEM type fuel line...no muss, no fuss.
I would've much rather have gone with Inline Tube or Classic tube than the generic junk that's offered.

 

[TURNA]

Harbor Freight, Home Dopey, Lowes Amazon etc $15 buxx.

3/8" tubing with fittings installed from chain auto parts store $10 buxx

Perfect fit no guessing custom made by you!!!

 

[CaliWagon83]

Inline Tube got back to me and said no on the Buick V-6, but inquired about the (Buick) 350 saying it should fit to see if they have one off-the-shelf. If that’s a strike-out, then might try the DIY route. Part of the adventure, right? 🙂

 

[Blake442]

The 350 fuel line won't work without modification...
Luckily modifying the carb end is (fairly) easy and the complex bends are unaffected.
You'll need a flaring tool and a tubing bender like the one posted earlier.

 

[motorheadmike]

Make a new line with some Nicopp line and a couple of fittings.

 

[CaliWagon83]

Also no on the 350. Thinking I might try to DIY it. It’s only a stop-gap until I do the engine swap.

 

[CaliWagon83]

If I'm going to DIY route, any recommendations for type and source for tube stock & fittings? Also, 304 or 316 steel? It says 316 steel is "extremely ductile" which would be good for forming and bending. I know I'm going to need a bender and flare tool. Thanks.