| Gene N. | -- 07-25-2010 @ 6:11 PM |
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If using Steel must you double flare or use ferrule Replacing from tank to carb Use clamp for fuel line hose or fittings I have seen both ways and all kinds of setups (34 just streetable)
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| 37 Coupe | -- 07-25-2010 @ 6:22 PM |
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Use copper coated steel tubing that your car was equipped with from factory. Jerry Grayson in Georgia is in V8 Club roster has supplied this fuel line for years with correct fittings and ferrules.
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| supereal | -- 07-26-2010 @ 8:53 AM |
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You can obtain the copper coated steel fuel line with new fittings already installed at C&G 800/266-0470, $20. We see copper tubing used now and then, which is dangerous. Copper fatigues and cracks. The copper coating on the steel is to prevent rust. However, if the coating wears away, or is otherwise breached, it doesn't take long for rust with today's oxygenated fuels.
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| kubes40 | -- 07-26-2010 @ 11:59 AM |
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I prefer Roy Nacewicz for the correct line and fittings. His price is fair and he ships the tubing in a WIDE diameter that makes it much easier to straighten out and install.
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| 40guy | -- 07-26-2010 @ 2:29 PM |
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I will vouch for Roy's stuff too. I have one of his fuel lines on my car. Superb.
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| TomO | -- 07-27-2010 @ 7:36 AM |
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The correct line uses compression fittings at both ends. The firewall end terminates in a flexible line that connects to the fuel pump. No hose clamps are used in installing the line. Tom
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 07-28-2010 @ 8:43 AM |
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What ever you do , DO NOT USE A SOLID COPPER FUEL LINE, it will crystalize in time and break causing a fuel leak, the copper coated fuel line is the way to go,its original FORD way.and it will not rust or break. use the compression ferrels on the ends,like FORD did, they not to modify the system, but installing a fuel filter along the way is a good idea,were you can get at it easily, and always carry a spare....!!! 37RAGTOPMAN and KEEP ON TRUCKIN,,,,,
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| proxie35 | -- 08-02-2010 @ 2:23 PM |
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I'm in thr procass of doing a frame-up on orig.49 2Dr sdn. with 42,508.5 miles. The car is undercoated (even the frame) is covered with undercoating. This morning I cleaned the undercoating off the Fuel Line & it is Bright Shiny Steel all the way from the tank to the flex line at the fule pump.
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| supereal | -- 08-02-2010 @ 2:50 PM |
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Steel will work, but the copper coating in the original line is intended to provide an anti-rust protection, which has become more important with today's "oxygenated" fuels.
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| proxie35 | -- 08-02-2010 @ 5:05 PM |
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My point is. This car came from the Atlant Ga. Plant with this steel line. To restore it back, to the factor condition I'll use the steel line.
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| 37RAGTOPMAN | -- 08-03-2010 @ 6:11 AM |
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Proxie if you want the steel line to keep from rusting, I would try a clear enamel coating,[ not high gloss, semi gloss only ]out of a spray can, you can try this on a sample of the fuel line you are intending to use, and expose it to the elements and see what happens, back to the copper coated line, I highly doubt any of the judges would pick that up at a judging meet, but its your call KEEP ON TRUCKIN 37RAGTOPMAN
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| kubes40 | -- 08-03-2010 @ 6:29 AM |
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I know little about these Fords after 1948. I can easily accept that plain steel lines were installed in '49 and later. Quite the cost savings vs. a copper coated steel line. If I were restoring your car, I'd research this a bit further before replacing the line.
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| TomO | -- 08-03-2010 @ 8:08 AM |
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I am pretty sure that the judges would find that a copper coated gas line was incorrect for a 1949-1953 vehicle. I do not know of a good source for the replacement line. Try the 49-50 Adviser, he may have a solution. Tom
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| 51f1 | -- 08-03-2010 @ 12:47 PM |
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The steel lines used on the '48-'53 trucks and the '49-'53 cars were 5/16" diameter and were not copper plated. (If I recall correctly, the copper coated line used on earlier models was 1/4" in diameter.) Steel brake line (5/16") makes is a good substitute for the 5/16" fuel line. Richard
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| proxie35 | -- 08-03-2010 @ 7:55 PM |
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Thanks fellows for your input. I knew the 49-51s came with the steel uncoated fuel lines. I'm new to this Site, but not new to the hobby. I bought my first 50 in 1953, at the age of 16. I've owned one or more Shoeboxs at a time from then until present. I began restoring cars for National Computation in 1966. Most of these cars were shown in AACA nationals. One was a 50 Ford Conv. Grand National First Place. Speedway has the 5/16 tubing with the fitting kit.
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