[locomotivebreath]

Was it a rubber line ?

[b-man]

Originally Posted by locomotivebreath

Was it a rubber line ?

Or possibly a braided AN line fitting end that came loose from the hose due to the high pressures required for EFI ?

Sorry about your Le Mans, I’m sure you’ll find another nice one before long.

[Lemans64]

Wow that SUCKS, has to be a guys worst nightmare. Hopefully insurance give you a good settlement without a big fight.

[unruhjonny]

I agree with the sentiment echoed already;
I saw the picture and was aghast;
I held off on commenting to read the culprit.

I’m glad you’re ok.

[gman005]

Yes I'm fine but sick to my stomach every time I see it. All the time and money. Yes it was rubber efi line.

[Scarebird]

I am very sad to hear of this episode.

Given a few of us are running transplanted motors or aftermarket EFI perhaps you can please answer a few questions regarding this rubber line?

Did this line have something like AN ends?

What type of rubber line was it?

How long was it there?


I myself had two issues with fuel lines. First was the original lines in my 71 to the liquid/vapor separator swelled and leaked due to our lovely ethanol crap gas. The second was the Russell AN to push lock adapter failed under pressure - a known issue with their connector.

[johnta1]

The shell might not be that bad? From your pic it looks like it may be good enough for like a race car?
I'm sure the hood may be toast but a fiberglass one would work.
Race interior and some Pontiac power?

[unruhjonny]

/\ to build upon that (while not intending to make light of the situation);
I was thinking that the steel structure looks to be intact;
Surely it’s a better starting point than many of the rust buckets being put back together by people like myself.

[Tom Pugh]

this just makes me sick looking at it. Who is your insurance carrier? I would really like to know how they handle this. Modified cars and especially cars that are raced are a problem for them. I did something similar to a Camaro and was told to remove the headers, non-stock intake carb and fuel lines before the adjuster showed up. Worked out for me and my car was eventually made whole again. Best of luck to you.

[gman005]

Country company insurance.

[skipp65]

That is hard to look at!! I remember when you were trying to sell that car years ago, I was real interested, nice car. Crazy how quick things can change. Sorry this happened to you.

[OCMDGTO]

RIP Lemans and I'm glad nobody was hurt. Very sad

[Old Goat Racer]

YIKES !

[Tarl]

Ugh, sorry, I was broken hearted when my 72 was t-boned.

[big matt]

Call me crazy, but i would fix that car.

[gman005]

The roof is warped pretty bad. Still waiting on the insurance company. Probably won't here anything until Tuesday.

[slowbird]

Wow so sorry to see this!!

[gman005]

Well the insurance company got back to me last night and said my car was a total loss. Lol. Now I have to wait and see how much I have to pay to keep it

[gman005]

So I'm going to part out what is left of my 72. Pm me if anyone is interested in anything before I take it apart. Thanks John.

[Scarebird]

John: politely asking how your fuel hose were rigged. I know it is still quite raw but as in FAA air worthiness directives you may save others from the pain if we can learn from your tragedy.