1955 IMPERIAL fLEX CONNECTOR 4 gas tank

["Bill Johnson" <bjj@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Doug,

 

I would think the easiest fix for this would be to get a short radiator hose that is similar in diameter and cut it to the proper length. If you would take the old piece to your local auto parts store, I'm sure they could match something up with universal clamps as well. To find the exact part would be near impossible and even if you could after all the years, a NOS piece would be suspect to dry rot anyway.

 

Whiteshoes

-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Douglas Gilfillan
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 6:14 AM
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Subject: IML: 1955 IMPERIAL fLEX CONNECTOR 4 gas tank

Howdy:    I took my 1955 Imperial into the tire shop for the tire rotation and they discovered a gas  leak in the rubber FLEX CONNECTOR which is a rubber part with clamps and bolts attached to the gas pipe which joins up to the gas tank itself.  The part is not a standard hose with clamps which the local gas station can order.  Or if they could they couldn't be bothered to call a supplier. I contacted Gary Goers and he does not have the part.  It is located at the tank end of the line on the pipe that goes to the tail light where you put gas into the tank when you go to the gas station. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.   Like a lot of things which had to be purchased and replaced in the restoration of a car this old; the local gas station in Beverly Hills couldn't be bothered to call up a supplier and locate the part.  I am always on my own in this department.            ;              Someone out there must know and have had to deal with an old rubber flex connector .......... many thanks,   Doug/Los Angeles