[Parkman51]

Well, gentlemen, the fuel line is at last assembled...mostly. I ran out of hose clamps. Tomorrow! I took all of your advice, getting a metal fuel filter from AutoZone, and using a tubing cutter to cut the old fuel line to fit. Hopefully, a tight hose clamp will provide a sufficient seal simply on the bare pipe, though if you think it merits it I will flare the line to provide a bit of a more secure fit.



Next, in anticipation of the tires (hopefully tomorrow for real this time), I dismounted the wheels and cleaned them. It was a bit of a pickle to get the rear tires (215/75b15, being replaced with r15) out from under the partially enclosed fender, but in true Rachelsdad spirit, we solved the problem in the simplest way possible: by deflating the tires. I also took this highly convenient opportunity to wire-brush the rust off the wheels, where present, and paint. The Rustoleum almond color of spraypaint is certainly close enough to pass a casual inspection.



I also promised pictures of the windshield washer - see the following post for the lettering on the box (in the last stages of decay), and the paper that came with it.



Today's two questions:
1. Is there a better way to remount the tires, or will I have to deflate the new ones to get them in as well?

2. I see an entry in the 1955 shop manual for bleeding brakes, so I'll give that a try, but it doesn't say how to remove the drum. Do I pull, twist, or unscrew things from the back? Reading the brakes section indicates that one of the bolts back there is to the anchor pin, which I don't want to trifle with unless the brakes are improperly aligned.