Classic Tube feedback and question...
OK, I ordered up replacement fuel, brake and clutch lines.
What I'm finding is, they aren't a perfect match. This is disappointing, but no longer surprises me considering the mfg of these cars. I could use any suggestions...
1) Line bending? Can I simply (carefully) manually bend these?
To be honest, I've already done a few lighter bends / twists, but more concerned about a bigger bend from the rear brake connection, past trans tunnel, to front brake connection. To me, the bend seems to be opposite / more than off-axis AND quite possibly too short unless I remove their bends.
I thought perhaps that the front (RH) brake line would be longer to compensate, but no luck, that one is VERY close to original bends and length.
2) Line in tunnel? Looks like we squeeze & push the fuel and brake lines up into the small weld gap on the lower part of the trans tunnel... I'm concerned about clearance for transmission and do I need to worry about trying to push lines to far into that gap? The body flex won't cause pinches I would think/hope. Bigger concern is at motor / trans install, yes?
3) Original paint in tunnel fyi
As I've seen a few questions previously, just another "this is what my car has" comparison. You can see the new, bluer paint on the upper firewall and older original paint underneath into trans tunnel. There's also an undercoating/sealant which is flaking off around the weld perimeter, which was under the color coat.
Thanks for your suggestions as always.... Kind of big $ not to have it fit 100% spot on at install...