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Offline RUSTY Cuda

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Q about fuel lines?
« on: November 08, 2006 - 04:44:54 PM »
Was gonna order em last night , year one lists my year as 2 seperate pieces71 & 76 bucks(no set which the 71"s have at 139) anyway there listed as mild steel, so I go to checkout & they want 61 bucks to ship em, geeze , they weigh 2 pounds!
So I go checkout herbs, 59 bucks each & 16 & change to ship, a tad more like it! But he is listing as OS aluminum, so thats the queston, am I good with herbs or should I look for someone else that has mild steel & reasonable shipping? Rich




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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2006 - 04:54:23 PM »
I've never heard of aluminum lines before.  :clueless: I did buy mine from Year One, and I know the pain. You get this HUGE box that weighs nothing. They basically bend the lines in half to get them in there.  :dupe:  Sorry I can't help, but I couldn't pass up a chance to vent.  :lol:   :poopoke:


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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2006 - 06:43:16 PM »
Try Fine Lines or The Right Stuff. Cut out YO...They're just too expensive!!!
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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2006 - 08:16:56 PM »
I agree with Fishn4cuda.  I got mine from Fine Lines.  They fit great every time. I've done A,B, and E bodies with no problems. I think you can even get them in stainless steel (no rust).  I don't remember the shipping being that much either.  Year One is great for many things, but too expensive for stuff like this. Just my 2 cents.
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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2006 - 12:17:42 AM »
I am not a big fan of alum fuel lines

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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2006 - 12:54:42 AM »
I am not a big fan of alum fuel lines

 :iagree: But I'm no fan of Year One either..Call Fine Lines.. :2cents:
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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2006 - 05:48:34 AM »
Hi,You need to get ahold of Right Stuff Detailing.Thats who makes the lines in the first place.For a little more money you can get the stainless lines.Just do away with the middle man.

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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2006 - 05:01:41 PM »
Don't see the need for stainless, the lines I took out were still in tact after 30 years,I'm not gonna be alive in another 30 years!  :naughty: was just wondering about the OS alum.
fine lines shipping section was down, there at 70 each(mild steel) so just need a shipping quote, had  no luck finding "the right stuff" website but I did see some cool planes & air speed records set!
anyway try again tonight! thanks ,Rich.

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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2006 - 06:44:31 PM »
I have always used right stuff and had really good luck with them buying full length fuel and brake lines. I have bought there axle lines and front brake lines and have yet to have a problem. They were always cheaper than fine lines or YO so I'am a loyal customer. They do have a web site and I will try to see if it will come through like a link.
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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2006 - 06:54:13 PM »
K, I'll check em out before I order!

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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2006 - 10:53:49 PM »
One of the Mopar mags posted a strong negative on aluminum lines 10+ years back due to the tendency to work harden and crack if there was any freedom of movement at all.  Ditto with copper I believe.

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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2006 - 12:58:07 AM »
alum fails very quickly if flexed at all

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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2006 - 07:02:16 AM »
Oh well to late, right stuff listed as OS also, so I went back to herbs & ordered, also got my trans & engine dipsticks, maybe i'll sell the car before they fail!  :dupe: Rich.

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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2006 - 12:06:45 PM »
you may also want to try www.classictube.com   www.inlinetube.com  or www.gastanks.com   never hurts to shop around,,,, and then you can put them on your christmas parts list :clapping:
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Re: Q about fuel lines?
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2006 - 07:56:24 PM »
Hope I remember all this when I get to the 74 in a few years, lines went in ok, I'll make double sure there's as little play as possible! Thanks ,Rich.