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Bruce Adams · 05-02-2016, 08:56 AM

Very nice looking car. While many might look down on the "customized approach," it appears to have been done with an eye towards beauty and there is no need to try to make it more original at this time.
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PLEASE replace the rubber fuel line with a stainless steel line. You can fabricate your own from 1/4" brake line or purchase the fuel line that goes with that late 1931 indented firewall & filter set up. It is available from MIKES A FORDABLE or maybe BRATTON'S from their catalog or web sites. You do not want rubber fuel line close to the nearly red hot exhaust manifold. I would think since the external filter was added, you might expect a dirty tank. Keep an eye on that filter and learn how to clean it. Maybe purchase a spare filter insert. I believe its from a 1957 ford fuel filter. Best of Luck with your beautiful new car !

05-02-2016, 08:56 AM	#78
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: Going to look tomorrow, need advice Very nice looking car. While many might look down on the "customized approach," it appears to have been done with an eye towards beauty and there is no need to try to make it more original at this time. BUT PLEASE replace the rubber fuel line with a stainless steel line. You can fabricate your own from 1/4" brake line or purchase the fuel line that goes with that late 1931 indented firewall & filter set up. It is available from MIKES A FORDABLE or maybe BRATTON'S from their catalog or web sites. You do not want rubber fuel line close to the nearly red hot exhaust manifold. I would think since the external filter was added, you might expect a dirty tank. Keep an eye on that filter and learn how to clean it. Maybe purchase a spare filter insert. I believe its from a 1957 ford fuel filter. Best of Luck with your beautiful new car !