milano maroon

I'll be taking my '65 coupe in shortly to have the rear tail lamp panel replaced. Once the old panel has been cut off and before the new one is glued back would it make replacement of the fuel line easier? Maybe feed it through from the back?

I don't plan on ever doing a body off restoration but think it might be advantageous to have a new fuel line.

What do you guys think?

Easy Rhino

IIRC, removal of the tail light panel has no affect on accessibility to the fuel line. Also, for the '65, IIRC, you have no choice but to lift the body to do a stock replacement to the fuel line, as it runs along the top of the passenger side frame rail. That's why it is not uncommon to abandon the old fuel line in place and install a new line on the side of the frame rail.

Others that are smarter than me will correct this if wrong.

What makes you think that your fuel line may benefit from replacement?

milano maroon

Thanks for the reply. No reason to replace other than I thought if it was simpler now it would be worth the fairly minimal parts cost.

Easy Rhino

Roger that. I totally get that kind of thought process, and it is certainly handy when you own a 50 year old car.

Pilot Dan

Won't help you with the sharp over axel bends though. If yours is good leave it alone. If not, as Easy Rhino mentioned, re routing along the inside of the frame rail is how the Chevy Service people dealt with this problem back in the day. Pilot Dan

Bluffman

Would you order a direct replacement fuel line if it's being rerouted on the outside of the frame. Ian

Pilot Dan

You are better off making your own, the replacement won't match well if you are following a different path.

Bluffman

Thanks Dan, is there away to replace the fuel line from rear to front on a 67 roadster without body being lifted. Ian

ILBMF

I just did a new fuel line using 3/8'' nickel/copper line. I ran it along the inner side of the frame. I drilled through the rear crossmember and ran it through there after installing some galvanized spiral wire around that area. A bit of a pain, but it looks clean and will do the job safely.