1963 340 HP fuel line Chrome or not?

[Richard G.]

I searched the archives and found some good information, on this subject, but it was from 2004.
My 63 340 HP was built in December 21st 1962 Vin 105563.
I am replacing the fuel lines and have purchased chrome lines. I still am not sure they are correct.
My car has the black oil filler and the dipstick had been replaced so no history on it.

Michael Hanson wrote this:
The fuel lines from the fuel pump to filter and filter to carb/FI are the ones we need info on. Also, the fuel filter bracket. All were changed to chrome some time after 30 November but just not sure when. Thanks,

Thanks Len. I think it's pretty well documented at this point that the chrome started to appear well before the 9000 range. Best guess so far is some time around the 4000-5000 range and I'm guessing probably closer to the low side of the range. Looks like everything at least through the third week of November is definitely un-plated. The problem is, there are so few cars left with original lines that we may never get this thing any closer.


Any updated information on this issue? Not sure if the chrome is correct. I believe the lines that came on the car were not chrome. I bent a replacement set by hand years ago. So I have no way to confirm they were original or even that my memory is correct after almost 30 years.

If we don't know for sure what is correct for a mid year 1963 340hp what are the current judging standards for this issue?

Thanks
Rick Geier

[Joe R.]

Re: 1963 340 HP fuel line Chrome or not?

Richard,

I would go with the chrome lines for the 340HP 63. Yours would be considered early as it's production is before 63. Don't think anyone would deduct. But then again, what do I know? Send the 63-64 judging chairman an e-mail and ask him. That would be the final word.

JR

[Michael J.]

Re: 1963 340 HP fuel line Chrome or not?

The latest TIM&JG indicates the L76 for '63 (340 HP), had a hot tin dipped steel line. '63 L84s (fuelies) had chrome, except for early '63 fuelies, which had un-plated steel lines too.

[Joe R.]

Re: 1963 340 HP fuel line Chrome or not?

That is wrong! That's why I referred him to Carlton!

JR

[Michael J.]

Re: 1963 340 HP fuel line Chrome or not?

OK, OK. All I know is what the books say, and good luck with getting an answer from Carlton on this.

[Bob J.]

Re: 1963 340 HP fuel line Chrome or not?

That is wrong! That's why I referred him to Carlton!

JR

I agree, Joe............. another error in a long list for the 63-64JG.

[Richard G.]

Re: 1963 340 HP fuel line Chrome or not?

I was just looking through a couple of Corvette Catalogs and more than one only list the chrome or stainless lines as options. These are the only parts they sell. for the 63 340 HP motor.

I did reuse the original fittings and they were/are brass without plating of any kind. Also note the 63 still sported the original fuel pump.

[Joe R.]

Re: 1963 340 HP fuel line Chrome or not?

I was just looking through a couple of Corvette Catalogs and more than one only list the chrome or stainless lines as options. These are the only parts they sell. for the 63 340 HP motor.

Recently a friend presented his 63 340HP Corvette at the NCRS meet in Florida and lost no points for his chrome fuel lines. Guess the NCRS doesn't always judge by the TIM&JG. That's a good thing in this case!

JR