My dad came over today and I was able to show him some of my progress, new parts, and plans. He is impressed, which of course, makes me feel proud as can be!
Today I learned that I can use polyarmour tubing for my new fuel lines and that I can get all of that and the necessary tools at the local NAPA. I also found out that dad still has the original hubcaps and wheels but it will next spring before we can get to those in his garage attic. Still that's very important as it will save me having to buy others. *
Thanks to everyone who gave info on those topics.
OK! Just bought a Craftsman double flare kit, a member-suggested tube bender, and a Rigid tube cutter with reamer. Amazing how just this morning I was asking advice on prebent stainless steel tubing and now I'm ordering tools to do it myself. :-)