I'm one of those three. I'm restoring a 64 Falcon Sprint Hardtop and on the bolts I'm using gun bluing on all my bolts that were originally were the black sulfate.
Glad I am not the only one that has done things like this. Forgot which car I was supposed to be working on and ordered parts for the other i.e. working on my wife's 2016 Mustang but ordered parts for my 67 instead. I swear it was an accident......
Feel for ya Jeff... I had ordered 4 new wheels and 4 new tires for my just purchased F100. They came ups and I rushed them over to my local tire store to have em mounted and balanced. When I got home I pulled the nasty 22" off, grabbed a new wheel/tire, and found out the PO changed the bolt pattern on the truck from 5X5.5 to 5x4.5... 2 new rear axles (and new bearings and seals) and 2 new rotors later, I finally installed my new tire and wheel combo😉
i'm curious why you need the ranchero line but i'm more impressed with you keeping the show realistic. Keep up the good work (even when it has mistakes in it)
The Rancher line is the same bend up to the break point where it heads to the center mount tank. We got the line in and will be putting up the video on that next week I hope.
Jeff, I understand your frustration! I'm almost surprised that there's no direct replacement for a Fairlane Wagon. I've seen Resto Parts for far more obscure Cars.... Like my 75 Chevy Monza I used to have, and was shocked at the Parts availability. Yes, it's derived from the Vega - but WHO wants to restore a VEGA!!??? 😲😖 They're all Big Block Track Cars by now. MY big goof? Ordered a Crankshaft for a 72 Camaro with a 307 Engine... BUT - I actually ordered one for a 305!! 😖😠😠 My big surprise was when I dropped the first Piston in, spun the Crank around, and that Piston POPPED OUT almost 7/16" ABOVE the Deck!!! 😭😠😭 (307 uses a 283 Crankshaft, 305 uses one from a 350!) Of COURSE, I installed it and spun it... So I had to EAT that one. Hard Lessons!! 😞 Carmine ✈🚂🚙
At least it's just a fuel line. I'm bad about ordering the wrong parts and then ordering more parts to make the wrong parts work anyway (that later also turn out to be wrong). I have the entire under-hood a/c setup for a Ford 223 6-cylinder truck...which I ordered for my 223-equipped CAR thinking I was smarter than VintageAir. They don't list the bracket as fitting cars because the car water pump blocks the compressor bracket. No problem, I bought a truck water pump, which required tapping and plugging a bypass hole in the block. But when I put the new water pump in, that moved the fan so it contacted the radiator. So I bought a smaller diameter fan, which was perfect until I mounted the compressor. The new small fan interfered with the compressor, so I bought slim Spal electric radiator fans. And after all that, the evaporator I bought wouldn't fit because I'd measured the dash space while holding the heater box up instead of actually mounting it. The only thing I could return was the evaporator. Oh and did I mention I bought an alternator for the bracket only to realize the VintageAir bracket for a Ford uses a GM-style alternator? Maybe someday I'll be able to use some of this stuff!
I had put sub frame connectors in to a 67 mustang then tried to install the new fuel line. Fortunately chopping it half helped me out haha and I was able to use it.
Love your videos Jeff. I have been able to recoup some of my money for my mistakes through face book local buy, sell and trade. My mistakes happen when I am tired and pushing to get to a certain point. Sure would like to see a 1st gen Camaro video when you can. 👍🇺🇸🤙😃
If it's the right length you could make your own bends and double flanges if you have the right tools for stainless steel. Eastwood carries them. It's no fun at all but it can be done. Don't box it up, leave it straighten out and hang it in the garage somewhere until you can use it again. Yes I've ordered many parts I cannot use like a water pump for a HiPo and I only have a 2v 289. And double orders because I couldn't find the part in the box I put in the basement because I forgot. Oh well!
I ordered a fuel tank for 68 continental the forums said would fit .It didn't fit. So now I have tank not sure what to do with it,I should have done more research.😱.I was lucky my 69 parts car had a fuel tank in great shape still had 20 year old gas in it and looked like new inside.I made my own fuel line and brake line.The bends were a challenge.
I've been doing good not buying the wrong parts lately been using a local speed shop. You guys ever just thought about bending your own lines? I've been considering giving it a try.
@@hotrodray6802 yeah I bet keeping the section flat with corresponding bends would be a pain I thought about making a wood jigs based off of the stock lines then just transfer the bends to the almost exact layout. One day I'll give it a try
Ordering the wrong part? I ordered an oil pan for a 351W for my 351C, and THEN figured out that the Cleveland only had a a from sump pan and had to order an oil pan for a 351M! That was a little more than a touch annoying. Oh, it was also last week...
It looks like you could rebend the end of the new fuel line to work. Admittedly it is a little difficult to tell from the video how much you would need to do, but I would think it would be cheaper and quicker to rebend it. Good luck, and the number of times I screwed up and ordered the wrong thing isn't worth dwelling upon. It happens, as car guys we just have to roll with it. Great job, and thanks for sharing even the mistakes. Great channel, look forward to every episode. BTW what did Cam decide to do with the Punisher?
we've all been there. main thing is that's 3/8" fuel grade fuel hose not 1/4" black rubber hose. they look the same size feel the same but inside id is different the rubber is different and auto parts store guys will try to get you out the door & on your way in less than 2 minutes with the wrong hose
As soon as the new line comes in I am. That was was a test item to see if it is still feeding rust. I ran it for a coouple hourse in the shop to see what it was doing.
how easy (or difficult) is it to accidentally put a kink in the fuel line, destroying the tube? obviously you can't expect to bend it in half...but do you have to "take it easy" when you unbend the fuel line at all?
Luckily it's pretty difficult to put a destruction kink in the tube when you're unbending it -- especially with the 3/8 stainless lines. They don't bend easily. I suppose if you really gorilla'd up on it you could do it, as long as you use your leg or another soft surface, you should be fine.
" Might need this someday" storage area . The story of my shed loft.
I'm one of those three. I'm restoring a 64 Falcon Sprint Hardtop and on the bolts I'm using gun bluing on all my bolts that were originally were the black sulfate.
Glad I am not the only one that has done things like this. Forgot which car I was supposed to be working on and ordered parts for the other i.e. working on my wife's 2016 Mustang but ordered parts for my 67 instead. I swear it was an accident......
11.27 The "Ultimate Safety Squint" Close eyes firmly and swing face away. LOL
Man sorry for the troubles. I have done stuff like this too, it's really not stupid at all...
Feel for ya Jeff... I had ordered 4 new wheels and 4 new tires for my just purchased F100. They came ups and I rushed them over to my local tire store to have em mounted and balanced. When I got home I pulled the nasty 22" off, grabbed a new wheel/tire, and found out the PO changed the bolt pattern on the truck from 5X5.5 to 5x4.5... 2 new rear axles (and new bearings and seals) and 2 new rotors later, I finally installed my new tire and wheel combo😉
Our F100 has spacers and 5 on 4.5 wheels and tires. So I feel your pain.
i'm curious why you need the ranchero line but i'm more impressed with you keeping the show realistic. Keep up the good work (even when it has mistakes in it)
The Rancher line is the same bend up to the break point where it heads to the center mount tank. We got the line in and will be putting up the video on that next week I hope.
Jeff, I understand your frustration! I'm almost surprised that there's no direct replacement for a Fairlane Wagon. I've seen Resto Parts for far more obscure Cars.... Like my 75 Chevy Monza I used to have, and was shocked at the Parts availability. Yes, it's derived from the Vega - but WHO wants to restore a VEGA!!??? 😲😖
They're all Big Block Track Cars by now.
MY big goof? Ordered a Crankshaft for a 72 Camaro with a 307 Engine...
BUT - I actually ordered one for a 305!! 😖😠😠
My big surprise was when I dropped the first Piston in, spun the Crank around, and that Piston POPPED OUT almost 7/16" ABOVE the Deck!!! 😭😠😭
(307 uses a 283 Crankshaft, 305 uses one from a 350!)
Of COURSE, I installed it and spun it... So I had to EAT that one.
Hard Lessons!! 😞
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
The wagon is a niche within a niche. So it makes it worse
At least it's just a fuel line. I'm bad about ordering the wrong parts and then ordering more parts to make the wrong parts work anyway (that later also turn out to be wrong). I have the entire under-hood a/c setup for a Ford 223 6-cylinder truck...which I ordered for my 223-equipped CAR thinking I was smarter than VintageAir. They don't list the bracket as fitting cars because the car water pump blocks the compressor bracket. No problem, I bought a truck water pump, which required tapping and plugging a bypass hole in the block. But when I put the new water pump in, that moved the fan so it contacted the radiator. So I bought a smaller diameter fan, which was perfect until I mounted the compressor. The new small fan interfered with the compressor, so I bought slim Spal electric radiator fans. And after all that, the evaporator I bought wouldn't fit because I'd measured the dash space while holding the heater box up instead of actually mounting it. The only thing I could return was the evaporator. Oh and did I mention I bought an alternator for the bracket only to realize the VintageAir bracket for a Ford uses a GM-style alternator? Maybe someday I'll be able to use some of this stuff!
OK. 🤔 You win. 😂😂😂
Well, Jeff. Glad to know I am not the only one who makes those kinds of mistakes.
The 3 guys all hit the like button.
I had put sub frame connectors in to a 67 mustang then tried to install the new fuel line. Fortunately chopping it half helped me out haha and I was able to use it.
my troubles all began when I bought the wrong part. I remember it quite well, the part was SUPPOSED to be a 1966 Mustang.
Love your videos Jeff. I have been able to recoup some of my money for my mistakes through face book local buy, sell and trade. My mistakes happen when I am tired and pushing to get to a certain point.
Sure would like to see a 1st gen Camaro video when you can.
👍🇺🇸🤙😃
None of us are perfect, However I have worked with some folks who think that they are.
If it's the right length you could make your own bends and double flanges if you have the right tools for stainless steel. Eastwood carries them. It's no fun at all but it can be done. Don't box it up, leave it straighten out and hang it in the garage somewhere until you can use it again. Yes I've ordered many parts I cannot use like a water pump for a HiPo and I only have a 2v 289. And double orders because I couldn't find the part in the box I put in the basement because I forgot. Oh well!
I'll pop in the Ranchero one I ordered and put this one up for the Torino GT coming in this year.
I've ordered the wrong part on occasion, and also order parts I needed, install them, then find the same parts I just ordered that I forgot about lol
Guilty.
I ordered a fuel tank for 68 continental the forums said would fit .It didn't fit. So now I have tank not sure what to do with it,I should have done more research.😱.I was lucky my 69 parts car had a fuel tank in great shape still had 20 year old gas in it and looked like new inside.I made my own fuel line and brake line.The bends were a challenge.
Glad you worried it out and had a spare.
I've been doing good not buying the wrong parts lately been using a local speed shop. You guys ever just thought about bending your own lines? I've been considering giving it a try.
I've done it hundreds of times building street rods. It's simple and easy. It just takes practice to make them straight.
@@hotrodray6802 yeah I bet keeping the section flat with corresponding bends would be a pain I thought about making a wood jigs based off of the stock lines then just transfer the bends to the almost exact layout. One day I'll give it a try
Yes. We're looking at it for the 4R70W transmission lines.
@@AutoRestoMod good deal gonna keep an eye out for that video. Keep up the good work
breake lines for 1972 chellenger,sent kit for a cufa wich were differeent,sold at swapmmet,not a total loss of funds
We have a '70 Torino GT coming in soon so we'll use the hardtop lines on it.
Ordering the wrong part? I ordered an oil pan for a 351W for my 351C, and THEN figured out that the Cleveland only had a a from sump pan and had to order an oil pan for a 351M! That was a little more than a touch annoying. Oh, it was also last week...
HAHAHAHAHA. At least you got a good price on it.
It looks like you could rebend the end of the new fuel line to work. Admittedly it is a little difficult to tell from the video how much you would need to do, but I would think it would be cheaper and quicker to rebend it. Good luck, and the number of times I screwed up and ordered the wrong thing isn't worth dwelling upon. It happens, as car guys we just have to roll with it. Great job, and thanks for sharing even the mistakes. Great channel, look forward to every episode. BTW what did Cam decide to do with the Punisher?
Price of a much closer line (Ranchero) is pretty cheap. We have a '70 Torino on the way and this line will be fine for it.
Jeff SPRING BENDER....
we've all been there. main thing is that's 3/8" fuel grade fuel hose not 1/4" black rubber hose. they look the same size feel the same but inside id is different the rubber is different and auto parts store guys will try to get you out the door & on your way in less than 2 minutes with the wrong hose
I use the fuel hose; the guy at the store lets me go get the stuff. off of the reel.
Get rid of that fire bomb glass fuel filter Jeff. Rubber o-rings are the only thing keep that from starting your car on fire.
Don't buy cheap shit.
As soon as the new line comes in I am. That was was a test item to see if it is still feeding rust. I ran it for a coouple hourse in the shop to see what it was doing.
it looks long enough....you can't cut it and use it?.....
BTW where did you get the clip kit from? May we have a website link for that??
The kit is one I had laying around here. Contact Auto Krafters (540-901-2222) and they can help you with that.
I recently installed a new NPD fuel tank in my 69 Mercury but am keeping the original fuel lines. What is the best way to clean the old ones?
That is pretty hard to do. The mild steel looks pretty spot on to original, I'd really recommend doing that.
how easy (or difficult) is it to accidentally put a kink in the fuel line, destroying the tube? obviously you can't expect to bend it in half...but do you have to "take it easy" when you unbend the fuel line at all?
Luckily it's pretty difficult to put a destruction kink in the tube when you're unbending it -- especially with the 3/8 stainless lines. They don't bend easily. I suppose if you really gorilla'd up on it you could do it, as long as you use your leg or another soft surface, you should be fine.
What Andrew said...
As they say #%it happens. It wasn’t stupid, just misinformed. And now ya know. You’d have to modify something, somehow, someway anyway.
True, but the Ranchero will be an easier mod.
Don't put it back in the box, that's new wall art.
HAHAHAHHA good idea!
@@AutoRestoMod And yes I love your show and I'm a 56 year-old fart, that is still learning a lot. That has a whole lot of wall art.
Majoring in minor things....
It's a street driver.. yikes.