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Anyone have experience with these ebay bake lines?
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No!! But I'll add a few comments.
First, the kits appear to be more generic that aimed at a specific year and model so the installation would need a few extra bends to take up length and there would be a few extra unions. Not a deal killer.
On the plus side the dealers has a large number of positive feedback on his kits with no negatives, so a good sign.
What you would get is steel lines with the fittings in place at a price difficult to match locally so that's good.
If you are comfortable flaring lines then I'd suggest you look at something like this and then you could custom build a system for the car with minimum fittings and bends. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BMZ5FV2..._t2_B00651OAVS
But if you just want a system that needs no fabrication, it's pretty hard to go wrong with $60 and a couple of days of installation. Just be sure you have a good set of line wrenches to tighten the fittings properly.
Personally I'd go with the CU/NI Amazon system but I'm comfortable with flaring and building my own but I wouldn't say don't try this system if you have limited fabrication and tool access.
Bob
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Originally posted by sweetolbob View PostJust be sure you have a good set of line wrenches to tighten the fittings properly."All attempts to 'rise above the issue' are simply an excuse to avoid it profitably." --Dick Gregory
Brad Johnson, SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10,
'51 Commander Starlight,
'53 Commander Starlight "Désirée",
'56 Sky Hawk
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Thanks, I want to replace the lines of unknown age on the 55 but don't want to risk my life on my ability to learn to make a proper flange.Don Wilson, Centralia, WA
40 Champion 4 door*
50 Champion 2 door*
53 Commander K Auto*
53 Commander K overdrive*
55 President Speedster
62 GT 4Speed*
63 Avanti R1*
64 Champ 1/2 ton
* Formerly owned
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Originally posted by TWChamp View PostI used tubing benders, homemade benders, and even V-belt pulleys to put the correct radius bends in my vacuum and fuel lines.
I used the V-belt pulley to make the large radius bend in the vacuum line by the carb.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]76498[/ATTACH]Nice bend, Tom; that's a good idea.
Question: Is your fuel filter installed backwards? On those plastic-canister filters with one metal end, every one I've ever seen has the metal end as the input end and the plastic end as the output end.
There ought to be an arrow or something indicating fuel flow direction somewhere on that filter. If not, I really think it should be turned around so the metal end is receiving the gasoline from the frame fuel line / flex hose.
Best.BP
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No, the filter is correct where the inlet sends the gas to the outside, so all the clean gas is taken from inside the filter material. This way you can see when it's getting dirty also.
The stock fuel pump works so well on my Land Cruiser that next year I'll probably remove the electric pump and filter on this and install my rebuilt original mechanical pump.
I'll carry this in the trunk then just as an emergency backup.
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I purchased a set for the '50 Business Coupe I am working on. Several sections were cut longer than necessary. I sent the company a detailed list of the correct lengths and by return mail they supplied tubing in the correct lengths. Good customer service.Perry
\'50 Business Champion
\'50 Starlight Champion
\'60 Lark Convertible,
\'63 GT R1,
\'67 Triumph TR4A
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Check out https://www.inlinetube.com/.
They don't have much in the way of Studebaker listed, but, they do carry them. Also available in stainless, with perfect flares. Stainless will seal, if the flares are good. There are aluminum conical seat flare gaskets available from Grainger, if your flares end up leaking. It is a permanent solution.Bez Auto Alchemy
573-318-8948
http://bezautoalchemy.com
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Originally posted by bezhawk View PostCheck out https://www.inlinetube.com/.
They don't have much in the way of Studebaker listed, but, they do carry them. Also available in stainless, with perfect flares. Stainless will seal, if the flares are good. There are aluminum conical seat flare gaskets available from Grainger, if your flares end up leaking. It is a permanent solution.
Thanks
John
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