MoboMac wrote:

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DonSSDD wrote:

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You need larger clips, I have used the off the shelf ones from NAPA etc., unless you are getting a parts order from the US. The line gets routed differently, it goes through the x frame tunnel (at least it did on the 62, haven't done the 63 yet) under the A arm on the passenger side, check your assembly manual.
Don

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 So if it gets routed differently.......are the holes for the clips pre-punched?

Are the jobber clips the same as OE?

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 Jobber clips are not the same as OE, but work. I think the holes are there- can't remember, but will likely be doing the install this weekend.

This is what Show-Cars sell:

The jobber ones usually have rubber on them?
Don

Maybe some day upgrade to dual quads?

Dave

(who doesn't love that song, eh?)

No they are too large to fit in the 5/16 and the routing is different. Talking X frame Chevies (assume CDN Pontiacs were the same), the dual exhaust cars had the 3/8 line through the tunnel, the single exhaust was 5/16 and went down the passenger side. They ran it through the x to avoid heat from the exhaust on the passenger side.

Looked at it tonight, I don't see a hole in the front "wall" of the tunnel for the fuel line where it was on my 62. There is the same hole at the back end of the wall, just above the passenger side emergency brake cable hole though. I need a pic of the 63 assembly manual which shows the dual exhaust and the 3/8 fuel line.

I like that 409 song, not sure I ever want dual carbs though.

Don

Got the motor and tranny in, hole in floor for shifter, z bar, linkage, bracket for z bar on frame, exhaust almost installed, will finish that today. Got to get the master cylinder in and bleed the brakes, and finish off the install of the steering column. Left to do is figure out the engine wiring (63 has Painless wiring and was set up for HEI, the 409 has a stock dizzy with Pertronics); install the rad, hook up the cooling system.

 

I also have the power steering to finish off, the 409 brackets are different for the pump mount.

Left for sometime later is new front and rear springs and redo the stock manual brakes.

By the way MoboMac, the 3/8 fuel lines did fit into the old brackets, I only had to install a couple of new ones due to the different routing.

 

That 409 was made to fit in the Parisienne! Looking great Don! All you need to find are some Canadian valve covers.

'63 409:

 

DonSSDD wrote:

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By the way MoboMac, the 3/8 fuel lines did fit into the old brackets, I only had to install a couple of new ones due to the different routing.

 Looking GOOD....and GOOD progress.....

  I checked another 64 I had here......(kinda forgot about it)...but remember it had a 3/8" fuel line...must have had a 327 originally....

 

  The 3/8" line DID clip in to the brake line tandem clip....but is routed outboard and under the upper control arm

 

WAs the 3/8 line you installed the 3 piece one.....?

 and are you running the return line....or did you figure out where it goes?

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I'm debating on the scoop, leaning heavily toward an install. But not with the big hole in it, that was a PITA when washing the 62 BelAir.

I installed the 3 piece 3/8 fuel line, no return. I've had this 63 409 in the 59 el camino and the 62 Bel Air, never had any issues (overheating?) that caused me to think I needed a return line.

Todd, when I get it on the road, I'll let you know.

On the valve covers, if I fall into a set without the Bowtie, I'd buy them. The 63 should be chrome, these were chrome, but dinged and a bit rusty, so they got painted when I had the 409 in the other cars.

I'm on vacation this week and have company, so will try to get a bunch more done ASAP.

-- Edited by DonSSDD on Sunday 17th of July 2016 06:34:19 PM

I meant to say too, this car is really solid underneath, it has grease and graphite I think. There were no holes in the inner fenders, I don't see any in the floor or braces. The only thing I see was it looks like those body mounts behind the rear tires were replaced at some time, you can see where some work was done there.

The rockers still have all the "dimples etc" on the inside and when you scrape the grease and graphite off anywhere under the floor, the primer is all there and looks original. Nowhere does it have anything that looks like a big blob of bondo. Its a long ways from a show car, the pot metal is pitted, but overall, I've been very happy with my purchase.

Some day, I would like to have a rear bumper, this one has some dents.

Don

Nice Dave, is that the 496 or the 283 in the pic?

Got the MC in and brakes bled, exhaust installed, seat back in, found out you install the panel in front of the inner fender BEFORE the inner fender, have the pie crust on the rears.

Ran into some slowdown on the power steering, had to change to a different alternator mount brackets. Now have an alignment problem for the pulleys on the power steering that I have to sort out, can install the rad after I figure that out. Bought new BLACK heater hoses, carb installed, fuel lines hooked up.

Still have to do the wiring and then can fire it up. Had to move it today, sold the 62 Chev 4 door parts car body and the rotisserie, being picked up tomorrow.

 

 

 

-- Edited by DonSSDD on Saturday 23rd of July 2016 09:21:30 PM