Fuel line rubber connectors - Thanks!

[MPRICE@KeystoneSystems.com]

I think I got my answer. Thanks to the responses from the folks on this
list. It makes sense. They are necessary to allow for differences in
movement between the different components of a moving car body, frame,
and engine. There are flexible braided connectors that can probably be
made up to accomplish the same thing, but for now I'll stick with the
original design using the rubber tubing. 

Again, thanks to all that replied. 
Mark
TR250s