Leaking fuel line

[Perry M.]

My 63 has developed a fuel leak in the steel line that is sandwiched between the frame and body. There was a small piece of gravel stuck up in there and probably wore a hole in the line over the past 49 years. It appears I have to raise the body off the frame to get to the bolts and clips. Is this right? If so, what is the easiest/simplest way to do this.

[Edward J.]

Re: Leaking fuel line

Perry, unless your planing a frame off resto leave the old line in place and run a new line the easier way- down the lower part of the frame rail. it may require a couple of pieces as the kick up area will be tricky. if you start picking up the body off the frame you may create problems. just my opinion Ed

[Paul J.]

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Perry, unless your planing a frame off resto leave the old line in place and run a new line the easier way- down the lower part of the frame rail. it may require a couple of pieces as the kick up area will be tricky. if you start picking up the body off the frame you may create problems. just my opinion Ed

No disrespect Ed, but that's the Bubba way.

Perry, this is a vintage Corvette, not some ratted out Camaro. Do the repair correctly. It's part of owning a valuable vintage car.

What Ed said about opening a can of worms if you lift the body is true to a point, but it's all part of the experience. This can be frustrating and if you don't want to get into it, have a good mechanic replace the line for you.

Paul

[Perry M.]

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I will do the repair correctly. As stated in my post, "It appears I have to raise the body off the frame to get to the bolts and clips". I guess I was looking for confirmation and maybe some direction. I have a four post hoist so that will be used to lift the body off. This is a low mileage, FI coupe survivor car that I've owned since the early 80's. No Bubba fixes for me (no offense Ed).
Paul, attached is a link to my ratted out Camaro build, an LT5 powered 67. Lol www.lateral-g.net/members/mitchell

[Paul J.]

Re: Leaking fuel line

I will do the repair correctly. As stated in my post, "It appears I have to raise the body off the frame to get to the bolts and clips". I guess I was looking for confirmation and maybe some direction. I have a four post hoist so that will be used to lift the body off. This is a low mileage, FI coupe survivor car that I've owned since the early 80's. No Bubba fixes for me (no offense Ed).
Paul, attached is a link to my ratted out Camaro build, an LT5 powered 67. Lol www.lateral-g.net/members/mitchell

Nice car, Perry. This is mine. It's fully ratted out (and Bubba-ized).

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[Edward J.]

Re: Leaking fuel line

Guys, I respect those who choose the correct way to do a job like this , As Perry stated he was looking for the easiest way, which I know there is no easy way. I just finished my 63 frame off resto and used stainless lines so this won't happen to me,At least not in this life time.I would not consider myself along the lines of bubba.

[Perry M.]

Re: Leaking fuel line

heh, heh, wanna sell it?

[Perry M.]

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I know Ed. Please don't take offense to our foolishness.

[Paul J.]

Re: Leaking fuel line

Guys, I respect those who choose the correct way to do a job like this , As Perry stated he was looking for the easiest way, which I know there is no easy way. I just finished my 63 frame off resto and used stainless lines so this won't happen to me,At least not in this life time.I would not consider myself along the lines of bubba.

I don't consider you a bubba either. I respect your knowledge and abilities and I meant no offense.

Paul

[Edward J.]

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Thanks guys for those kind words. Ed