R;
Yes; they (30s units) were sold in the 50s too (by Dealers), like the bumper 'extentions'. That's NOT a factory fuel line.
They were unsafe then, as they are today!!
The units you have (Mfg today) are for a totaly different usage and should be kept away from ANY heat source.
Remember Heat goes up.
A 30s style unit (not modern) before the pump is the correct & safe method for that era, if you expect a lot of "dirty" fuel. The one in your pump (by itself) is fine as; todays fuel is much cleaner than that of the 1950s.
Happy trails.
