Fuel questions

[Phil]

Hi there everyone, 

My name is Phil and I'm new here. I reckon I'll be asking lots of questions from the geniuses here and this is my first. To begin, Yes, I do indeed have the shop manual and the master parts list. I'm excited to finally have another Cadillac to work on but found myself with a sort of Frankenstein, neglected girl. My previous was a 72 CDV and I've always loved the 64. I ended up with a 63 Convertible which I love, even with all her baggage.

Here goes.....I'm replacing the fuel line. Those that have done it...have you just replaced it with another steel line? I've never done a fuel line before. Is it best to get the pre-bent lines or can you just buy a length and bend it yourself?

2nd question, I restored my fuel tank and shame on me, the one pic I didn't take was of the vent line. When reinstalling, it seems AWFULLY close to the exhaust pipe. Is this right? (See pic) Just seems fuel venting that close to a hot exhaust would be a bad thing, no?

Thanks in advance for any knowledge you care to share!

[Logan Robb]

Did you replace your fuel lines w SS? Or did 64 come that way from the factory? I dont have fuel issues (yet) but I have looked into running all new lines just to be done with it once and for all!

Logan

[Phil]

Thanks for the reply. Anyone with pics of theirs (installed) would be helpful.

Cheers