Replacing Brake & Fuel Line Covering

[Dan F]

Redoing an early M151. Can anyone suggest a replacement for the mesh covering found on the fuel and brake lines. I've asked around and can't seem to find anything close. Thanks.

[tankerm60]

Dan, RESTOATION SPECIALTIES and SUPPLY,inc. has it,as well as the treated cotton welt for your grill top!! Same as original!!!! PH# 814-467-9842 0r 9282 FAX# 814-467-5323 www.restorationspecialties.com Email: info@restorationspecialties.com Great service and material. Dave mvpa 21178 I own a strait M151 SN# 000623 first run produced,what year is yours ? tanksalotm60@aol.com

[karoja]

I am looking for the same material. One question though: I have been told that when you remove the fuel lines to put the insulation on, you need to re-flare the ends, as you have to remove the fittings. This, in turn, causes the lines to be too short. Any way around this, or suggestions?

[Jorge-Ecuador 2000]

Hello

Are the line covers the "FABRIC WIRE LOOM - BLACK" ??

Also what is the "cotton welt for the grill top?
Any pics or references or explanation?

Thanks

[Guest]

Jorge,YES-this is the BLACK tarred cotton fabric covering,just like original!!!!! The welt material is the fabric strip that is on the top of theGrill,A2 used rubber bumpers.Easy to remove-OLD,snip rivet heads off,use a awl to make openings for new rivets.Use standard aluminum rivets-JUST LIKE NEW!! As far as the ends of the fuel + brake lines go-I found easier to make new lines up.Old ones are allways rusted anyway.New covering on new lines-last your lifetime.Just use old lines for a model. The line covering comes in 2 sizes-1 for fuel + 1 size for brake lines. Hope this helps fellow mutters! Dave mvpa 21178

[Guest]

Jorge,YES-this is the BLACK tarred cotton fabric covering,just like original!!!!! The welt material is the fabric strip that is on the top of theGrill,A2 used rubber bumpers.Easy to remove-OLD,snip rivet heads off,use a awl to make openings for new rivets.Use standard aluminum rivets-JUST LIKE NEW!! As far as the ends of the fuel + brake lines go-I found easier to make new lines up.Old ones are allways rusted anyway.New covering on new lines-last your lifetime.Just use old lines for a model. The line covering comes in 2 sizes-1 for fuel + 1 size for brake lines. Hope this helps fellow mutters! Dave mvpa 21178

[Guest]

Jorge,YES-this is the BLACK tarred cotton fabric covering,just like original!!!!! The welt material is the fabric strip that is on the top of theGrill,A2 used rubber bumpers.Easy to remove-OLD,snip rivet heads off,use a awl to make openings for new rivets.Use standard aluminum rivets-JUST LIKE NEW!! As far as the ends of the fuel + brake lines go-I found easier to make new lines up.Old ones are allways rusted anyway.New covering on new lines-last your lifetime.Just use old lines for a model. The line covering comes in 2 sizes-1 for fuel + 1 size for brake lines. Hope this helps fellow mutters! Dave mvpa 21178

[Guest]

Jorge,YES-this is the BLACK tarred cotton fabric covering,just like original!!!!! The welt material is the fabric strip that is on the top of theGrill,A2 used rubber bumpers.Easy to remove-OLD,snip rivet heads off,use a awl to make openings for new rivets.Use standard aluminum rivets-JUST LIKE NEW!! As far as the ends of the fuel + brake lines go-I found easier to make new lines up.Old ones are allways rusted anyway.New covering on new lines-last your lifetime.Just use old lines for a model. The line covering comes in 2 sizes-1 for fuel + 1 size for brake lines. Hope this helps fellow mutters! Dave mvpa 21178

[Jorge-Ecuador 2000]

Thank you very much Dave
Four answers for one question.
It is a very good deal.

I have never see the fabric streep on the top of the grill.

Any pics?

[Dan F]

Thanks for the responses. Just received 'Restorations Spec...' catalog today. Question though is the proper product 'fabric wire loom - black ' or '1/4" id white fiberglass loom' (both page 186)? Also, is the proper item for the hood 'hydem welt' p78 or ' hood lace' p84 ? Again , thanks for the info and your time. Dan

[Guest]

Dan an the guys,the PROPER covering is -( FABRIC WIRE LOOM-BLACK) NO NO fiberglass type !!!!!! The correct GRILL MATERIAL-( CHANNEL HOOD LACE-5/8")-this is also thr tarred/cotton-PROPER MATERIAL !!!! 5/8" ONLY wire loom SIZE-3/16-BRAKES 5/16 or 3/8-FUEL-latter will give plenty of play to slide over metal tubing. Hope this clears up your ?'s. SeenLoi-Dave mvpa 21178

[Guest]

Dan an the guys,the PROPER covering is -( FABRIC WIRE LOOM-BLACK) NO NO fiberglass type !!!!!! The correct GRILL MATERIAL-( CHANNEL HOOD LACE-5/8")-this is also thr tarred/cotton-PROPER MATERIAL !!!! 5/8" ONLY wire loom SIZE-3/16-BRAKES 5/16 or 3/8-FUEL-latter will give plenty of play to slide over metal tubing. Hope this clears up your ?'s. SeenLoi-Dave mvpa 21178