'61 Fuelie Body Drop

[Michael J.]

We had a great New Mexico Chapter team building exercise today helping a member who is having his Dad's '61 FI fully restored after several decades sitting under a tree in their yard. It was in rough shape, but today it is in gorgeous shape and ready to join the living, breathing fuelies and be ready for judging soon. I can say that none of us would be hired by UAW to do this kind of thing in St. Louis, we are slow as Christmas. Congrats Mr. Gray!

[Keith R.]

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Thanks for posting Mike. It was a fun experience however two of the photos are upside down suggesting we lowered the chassis onto the body!

[Michael J.]

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I know Keith, I'll try to fix that.......they are right side up on my computer......

[John D.]

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Michael, Your friends 61 is looking gorgeous. Question for him if you don't mind. I really nice his fuel line that goes from the engine fuel pump up to the fuel filter. It has a lot of clearance unlike most repros that are hugging the valve cover. Please ask him where he bought it. Thanks, John

[Richard J.]

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Hello John, This is Rick and I am the one restoring the 61 Fuelie pictured in this post. I am also the one who is going to install the NOS unit that Mike got for his tanker... Believe it or not that fuel line came from Zip Products. I had to do some bending and fitting but I was able to make it work; you can actually get the temp sending unit wire between the valve cover and fuel line without a snag. I have built a few street rods and have built f fuel and brake lines in my day. There was enough material to make the one from ZIP work. I was able to do my fitting on an engine stand which made the job easier. Not a good fit out of the wrapper (like most reproduction parts they are almost correct) but was able to make it work... Hope this helps. Best regards, Rick

[Tim E.]

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Looks great guys! Congratulations and nicely done! Tim

[John D.]

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Thanks Richard, You did a great job reshaping the line. John

[Roger W.]

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Gorgeous car. Looks like it just came off of the show room floor.