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Lol. It actually was... Lots of lessons learned that will be incorporated into the '65 Chevelle. No rush on this one though since the show isn't until May 9th. Thanks for the pointers! Tim

Nice and clean! I like it!!! Tim

Trucks are a different animal, but I love those old trucks. My '53 was challenging, but fun. I went outside of my comfort zone on that one... that comfort zone is expanding from one build from the next. Keep the pics and updates coming, Joe! If Jim is watching, you know its a good build! Tim

Fuel lines and exhaust in place. I'll tidy it up a little tomorrow and give the gas tank some aluminum paint. Not perfect, but presentable. Tim

Jim - As usual... leading the way for the rest of us to follow. Nice work! Tim

After doing more research, it looks like the '68-'72 models had one send to the fuel pump that went to a fuel filter. The fuel filter had one input and two outputs. One output was to the carb, and the other was vented back into the fuel tank. Here is a '68-'72 fuel filter. Here is a '64-'67 fuel filter.

Stray, no worries... the top two pics are from a '69 from the below linked site. http://www.1969supersport.com/brakeline3.html I saw those today when looking to see when they started using a send and return, and/or a charcoal canister. Emissions laws kicked in around 1970, so that would explain why California models of the '70 and up would have up to 2 fuel lines and 1 charcoal canister. My best guess is that when they switched body styles in 1968, they started incorporating a send and return fuel line. Tim

Jim - I was searching around and found the below schematic. I never remember seeing a return line or the charcoal canister, but this pic helps clear up the mud a little. I also searched for fuel pumps from that year and found only 2 connections. One from the gas tank and one to the carb. I don't think they started using the charcoal canister until 1970 in California, but they were standard on all makes after that. Tim

I figured that... I'll have to see what I can come up with that looks right from a scale perspective. Thanks again! Tim

Jim - Thanks for the tips! I always look forward to your responses because you do some amazing chassis detail. Heck, you do everything well! lol I will I would have went with a smaller gauge with brake lines, but hind site is always 20/20. All these lessons learned will be applied to the '65 Chevelle I have up next on the bench. Stray - Thanks for the pics/tips! I will attempt to run fuel lines tonight. Is that 1 or 2 fuel lines on the '67 Chevelle? Tim

I figured you'd been at it for a while, judging by how many kits you have finished. I like the detail progression from when you first started until your latest WIP's. That's cool! I started back up again in Oct/Nov 2014 and I've learned a lot after building my last model at 17 and taking a 20 year hiatus. lol Thank God for the internet! ha! Tim

I was looking at your Fotki page, Mike... WOW!!! You do some amazing work!!! Tim

That's look pretty slick, Mike! I've been searching for an electronics store in my area, but haven't had any luck. That looks great! Where did you get the couplings at? tim

Beadalon makes a bunch of goodies for bracelets and necklaces that work perfect. Here's the thread I posted on Beadalon; http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=101261&hl=

I recently discovered a very small braided line at Michael's called Beadalon. Tim

You and me both! lol I have the application down, its just finding the right parts to make it look realistic... that's why I said it won't be perfect, but it is a great learning experience. Now that I know, I would have ran the fuel and brake lines before mounting the rear suspension, but I'll take it this go round. Thanks! Tim

Slick! Tim

Just a small update... been hectic around here lately. I ran the brake line to the rear and the initial cabling for the e-brake. Still pondering how/if I'm going to run the fuel lines. This chassis is difficult to find the natural path the factory would use, so I might have to make my own route and live with it. It's not perfect, but its my first try at running these lines. Tim

Thanks for that! Lots of great reference info. Tim Something just make sense to purchase, and this is one of them. Thanks, Joe! Tim

Thanks, Scott! I appreciate it! Tim

Thanks guys! The pace of my progress should start to pickup a little bit now. Tim

Mike, I'd agree with you, but based off of the reference pics I used for the 396, it has a vacuum line running from the passenger side of the carb all the way around to the drivers side valve cover. I also ran a vacuum line from the passenger side valve cover to the rear of the manifold, but you probably can't see it. If you are referring to the placement of the vacuum hose on the carb, well, you don't really have a lot of room to work with and that was the only feasible place to put it. Fortunately, the breather is going to hide most of it. Here is one of my reference pics.

Toothpicks for small parts and I use a touch of E6000 glue, let it dry, then prime and paint. The E6000 glue will form a strong bond, but will allow you to pull it off after its painted without any damage. I only glue the toothpick to the side or area of the part that will not be shown. Works really well. I also use a myriad of small clamp as well. Tim

WOW!!! So realistic!!!! Tim

Beautiful build! Tim