Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

Well, I doublechecked the fuel line with the new fuel filter and new section of fuel line yesterday and found a small leak on the section of old fuel in at the input of the filter. I had the clamp tight but not as tight as it needed to be. After re-tightening the clamp, no more fuel leak.

Now when I first found the fuel leak a few days ago, I noticed oil smoke from the headers. Turns out the two valve cover bolts weren’t super tight, and there was a small amount of oil leaking. Tightened the valve cover hold-downs on both sides and fixed the issue.

One thing I did was to add more length to the fuel line that attaches to the carb. This allows me to place the fuel filter close to the inner fender. If the line at the filter ever leaks, the fuel will fall on the inner fender or the passenger side suspension — and not the hot headers.

CARB FUEL LINE. I ordered a metal fuel line designed for Edelbrock carbs that bring the fuel line down and forward, parallel to the carb base and out the front. The also sell a braided fuel line kit to run a line from the fuel pump straight up to meet the fuel line on top of the intake.

The metal line kit keeps the fuel filter and line away from the headers completely. I had to order a barbed fitting to allow for my rubber fuel line and filter. I also added a 1-1/2 inch 0 to 15 psi pressure gauge (the fitting includes a threaded port for a gauge). I’ll add the braided line and inline filter later, I guess.

I have been watching YouTube videos about window tinting. The first lesson I learned is that you need some specialized tools to properly install window film.

1956 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE. Remember her? Well, I had to pull her ass-end back inside the garage so I could drop the overhead door. I am going to need to replace the spark plugs and do a full tune-up eventually. Right now, the brakes keep sticking. As fucked up as the brakes are on the old Plymouths, I’m not looking forward to the work.

At some point I need to swap the Chevy with the Plymouth and get back to work on the Plymouth’s bodywork.The problem is that there’s always work to do on the Chevy! Carpet, door panels, cargo area … not to mention dash lights. I think dash lights are going on the to-do list sooner than later.

Of course, first I need to get the decorations for the Christmas Parade completed! I have three weeks to get it done!