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Project Blue Bird

Discussion in 'Project Plans & Updates' started by TrueBlue, Jun 17, 2020.

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  1. Neshkoro

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    Thats the first thing out of their mouths. “Make and model.”
     
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    Wow..and relatively cheap too. I need to figure out what ends I need I guess. So AN3 fitting in the frame side, and what about the caliper side? I know what it looks like..just not sure the proper wording for it ‍♂️
     
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    I hate it.
    There are 2 girls that work at 2 of our local shops..Napa, and a KOI. Both are 10 times as knowledgeable as the dudes that work there. Not many old timers around anymore. My dad always tells me stories of a local shop in the 60’s to 80’s called Toohey’s..(so appropriate a name for that kind of shop too I must say) said all you had to do was tell them what you needed and they knew exactly what you wanted. Good ol days perhaps
     
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    I guess the moral of this story is, we need to keep working to pass our hot rod passion to the younger generation(s). That's why I feel obligated to go cruising in mine around the local area as much as possible. Youngsters still dig it!

    first cruise-in.jpg
     
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    The last time I needed brake tubing they didn't even ask me any questions, just brought me to the back where all the brake lines were at and left me alone to figure it out.
     
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    In Racine during the 60's and 70's there were quite a few places that worked on engines and trans. Reworking the heads, bores, cranks and whatever you needed done. All parts stores had knowledgeable guys that knew what you needed and if they didn't have it could tell you where to get it. Now if it isn't in the computer they have no idea where to look or what will work. Sad.
     
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    The excitement is building
    988BE4E8-97F6-404C-B1E9-71746D870297.jpeg
     
    #167 TrueBlue, Aug 28, 2021
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    Hey folks…we’re still plugging away. But now that I’m to the fuel lines, I need some advice. I’m thinking from the tank, a steel braided hose over to the frame rail. Then aluminum line to the front, to a short braided line to the fuel pump. I’m not quite sure what fittings to start with in the back, and how to connect to the steel braided to the hard line at the frame. Can someone show me some examples or links if possible? So I can make sure I’m on the right track.
     
    #168 TrueBlue, Oct 3, 2021
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    I would use steel line for gas. Methanol messes with aluminum. There are adapters from A/N fittings to flare fittings.
     
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    I use black braided line and AN fittings for the whole system. 10AN from tank to first filter (100 micron), then 8AN from filter to electric pump, then 6AN from pump to second filter (10 micron) and 6AN from there to injector rails. This is for EFI, carbs probably don't need two filters. I like to minimize transitions, so don't use any hard lines.
    I just stumbled onto your project, so I will read it from the start and then mercilessly kibitz.
     
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    Here's some hard line to AN fittings.
    https://www.summitracing.com/search...rder=Ascending&keyword=hardline to AN fitting
     
    #171 choppinczech, Oct 4, 2021
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    Very helpful - thanks.
     
    #172 cfciii03, Oct 4, 2021
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    This is what I did, except I didn't have room for the first filter. The filter between the shut off valve and fuel pump.

    FuelSystemDiagram02.jpg

    Below is what it looks like when you are making a flexible line.

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    You will need a flaring tool that does 37° flares if you are using AN fittings. If are going with SS lines in some sections, then it will need to be a good flaring tool.

    Rigid377_Tool02_3503.jpg
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    thank you all!!!!
     
    #174 TrueBlue, Oct 5, 2021
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    I’m loving the blue and I’m a fan of the big Caddy engines so this build is fantastic in my opinion. Keep up the good work.
     
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    My current project is actually my second t bucket. My first t bucket was started & abandoned a few weeks later. The first t bucket had a Cadillac 429 c.i.d engine. The donor car was a 1966 Calais. That attempt happened several decades ago ( had less tools & less knowledge then ).
     
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    We got some paint on it this weekend. Hope to marry it to the frame soon.
    IMG_2183.jpeg IMG_2184.jpeg IMG_2187.jpeg IMG_2204.jpeg IMG_2215.jpeg
     
    #177 TrueBlue, Oct 25, 2021
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    WOW !! Thanks for the great pictures TrueBlue.
     
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    It’s definitely BLUE! I like it. Nice job.
     
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    That's looking GOOD!
     
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