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where to get 3/8 fuel line #207419 01/29/09 12:12 AM 01/29/09 12:12 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,167 ERIE PA home of the RENCH MOB mike_vango OP super stock
mike_vango OP super stock Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,167 ERIE PA home of the RENCH MOB	i need to upgrade to 3/8 line in my 74 swinger. just need to know the best place/best price. doesn't need to be stainless. i'd like to paypal them. thanks

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: mike_vango] #207420 01/29/09 12:20 AM 01/29/09 12:20 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada dave571 master
dave571 master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada	I'm not sure where you should buy it, BUT if I were you, I'd get aluminum, instead of steel. WAY easier to work with.

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: dave571] #207421 01/29/09 12:27 AM 01/29/09 12:27 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,167 ERIE PA home of the RENCH MOB mike_vango OP super stock
mike_vango OP super stock Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,167 ERIE PA home of the RENCH MOB	i was thinking of getting the pre bent line. i'm afraid if i bent it up myself it would kink on the bends.

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: mike_vango] #207422 01/29/09 12:32 AM 01/29/09 12:32 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada dave571 master
dave571 master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada	OK. That's a little different If you do go with something you make yourself, the aluminum stuff is so soft, you can bend it by hand,(no tool required) and it won't kink. There are a few benefits to running your own. You can route it so you don't get ase many bends, etc. and obviously cost. $30 or so will do the whole job.

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: dave571] #207423 01/29/09 01:38 AM 01/29/09 01:38 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,085 The Wet Coast, Canada megajoltman master
megajoltman master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,085 The Wet Coast, Canada	http://www.inlinetube.com/ http://www.rightstuffdetailing.com/ Last edited by megajoltman; 01/29/09 01:41 AM. 1969 Dart 383/727/D60 CTD Ram 4x4 Mega Cab Procharged 350Z

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: megajoltman] #207424 01/29/09 02:01 AM 01/29/09 02:01 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,074 So Cal, USA Fab64 super stock
Fab64 super stock Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,074 So Cal, USA	Also Fine Lines, Inc.

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: Fab64] #207425 01/29/09 02:52 AM 01/29/09 02:52 AM
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70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	I bought mine from Jegs. Aluminum CAN be kinked, if you bend it too sharp, but it's soft enough that you can bend it by hand, take your time, and avoid kinks. a trick when you want to make it as straight as possible when un-coiling it from the box, is to lay it on the floor and take a long wide board, maybe a 2x12 or even a piece of plywood, and use that to roll it out. it's the same theory as using a long board for sanding your car. go slow, take your time, and it'll come out geat! and alunimum doesnt rust! Photobucket sucks

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: mike_vango] #207426 01/29/09 08:10 AM 01/29/09 08:10 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	what's the reason for the upgrade? Do you have a 3/8 sending unit? if you don't a 3/8 line won't be worth much. Unless you have a mid 11 second car there is really no need to jump to 3/8. The problem I had w/ finelines is the ship the line bent in half...so you have to straighten it and it's not as easy nor will it ever be as straight as it should be. If you can wait and pick one up at a show or MOPAR event you won't have to have it shipped bent in half.

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: Mr.Yuck] #207427 01/29/09 08:16 AM 01/29/09 08:16 AM
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moepwr super stock M Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 776 Penguin Country	I have fine lines and they went in nice. You have straighten them but they put a peice of tape indicating where the bend should be straightened. I have the stainless 3/8 for a 69 roadrunner and I like the fit and look. I thought installation was pretty easy. I was restoring my car though so there wasn't too much in the way. Although I dont think it would have been that much harder. 1969 Road Runner Bench seat, four speed 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 http://picasaweb.google.com/moeville

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: moepwr] #207428 01/29/09 09:37 AM 01/29/09 09:37 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Quote: I have fine lines and they went in nice. You have straighten them but they put a peice of tape indicating where the bend should be straightened. I have the stainless 3/8 for a 69 roadrunner and I like the fit and look. I thought installation was pretty easy. I was restoring my car though so there wasn't too much in the way. Although I dont think it would have been that much harder. Once you bend the tube the metal distorts...It does have the tape but the line will never be nice and straight again. I did install pretty easy but I had to fudge it at the bend more than a few times..even after I thought it was straight.

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: Mr.Yuck] #207429 01/29/09 10:22 AM 01/29/09 10:22 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,167 ERIE PA home of the RENCH MOB mike_vango OP super stock
mike_vango OP super stock Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,167 ERIE PA home of the RENCH MOB	Quote: what's the reason for the upgrade? Do you have a 3/8 sending unit? if you don't a 3/8 line won't be worth much. Unless you have a mid 11 second car there is really no need to jump to 3/8. The problem I had w/ finelines is the ship the line bent in half...so you have to straighten it and it's not as easy nor will it ever be as straight as it should be. If you can wait and pick one up at a show or MOPAR event you won't have to have it shipped bent in half. i got the 3/8 sending unit already installed. i will check the links above. thanks

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: mike_vango] #207430 01/29/09 10:29 AM 01/29/09 10:29 AM
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446acuda master 4 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,734 Charlotte, NC	Quote: i need to upgrade to 3/8 line in my 74 swinger. just need to know the best place/best price. doesn't need to be stainless. i'd like to paypal them. thanks Napa has a 25'steel roll for about $25 if you want to bend it yourself.

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: 446acuda] #207431 01/29/09 12:21 PM 01/29/09 12:21 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,065 Milwaukee, WI In_The_Pink master
In_The_Pink master Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,065 Milwaukee, WI	I second the suggesation of using a coli of aluminum tubing (from Summit, Jeg's, etc.). Using a coiled tubing bender ($3.00 at your local Ace Hardware store) you can make kink free bends wherever you need to, and get a custom fit along the tubing's entire length. You'll need a flaring kit, too, but it's easy to flare aluminum after a bit of practice.

Re: where to get 3/8 fuel line [Re: In_The_Pink] #207432 01/29/09 02:06 PM 01/29/09 02:06 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,167 ERIE PA home of the RENCH MOB mike_vango OP super stock
mike_vango OP super stock Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,167 ERIE PA home of the RENCH MOB	Quote: I second the suggesation of using a coli of aluminum tubing (from Summit, Jeg's, etc.). Using a coiled tubing bender ($3.00 at your local Ace Hardware store) you can make kink free bends wherever you need to, and get a custom fit along the tubing's entire length. You'll need a flaring kit, too, but it's easy to flare aluminum after a bit of practice. i think this is what i'll do. i have the flaring kit with the coil bendy thing. thanks

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