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I'm using 3/8 steel lines for the fuel and 3/16 steel for the brakes.
I used braided steel from the tank into my pre-filter and pump and then hard lines from there to the front of the frame. I'll use braided steel from there to the engine fuel rail.
Kim

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They look clean. Where did you get the steel lines? Were they straight or coiled when you got them? What did you use to bend, flare, and cut them? I have talked to a lot of people and get the gammot of "u should use stainless, aluminum, stainless cracks, aluminum is too soft.....etc. I am thinking that steel is the way to go. That is what they use in most cars.

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So Kim, did you end up putting 2 or 3 coats on the frame? You mentioned earlier using a small roller. I did that on a small bench top project I did and even on that the paint starts to get tacky or kinda "thread-y" half way through the job. I'm wondering how it worked for you? I waited the full 7 days and put a second coat and that stuff gets pretty damn hard.

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It's the standard steel lines you can get at any auto parts store. I get the straight lines that already have the ends on them then I only have to worry about flaring the ends I cut off. You can get them in various lengths up to 5'. I didn't get the coiled ones because I didn't want to have to get a tool to straighten them.
I use tubing cutter and a flaring tool that will do double flares.
You should be able to get them at any auto parts store.
http://www.eastwood.com/media/catalo...0ac77/p247.jpg
http://www.eastwood.com/media/catalo...857/p39169.jpg
http://image.carcraft.com/f/9603787/...ing_cutter.jpg
Hope this helps
Kim

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frame looks good kim.
i enjoyed the frame fab portion of my build.
not much block sanding on the frame :D

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Well I'm getting close to having the frame done so I'll have to get on the body.
Kim

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Just a little up-date.
Got the rear end all together. I used SS straps to hold the brake lines.
Hope to have it in the frame by the end of the week.
Here are a few pics.
Kim

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omg~ unbelieveable!

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Nice work!!!!

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That is super nice...Jim

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Thanks guys. I appreciate the kudos.
Kim

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Well the rear is in.
Next will be the plumbing.
Kim

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Hey Kim:

Where did all this energy come from all of a sudden? That looks GREAT!

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That is so sweeeeeeet. Who's coil-overs are you running and spring weight??...Jim

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Look grrreat.lol Nice work buddy.

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Thanks.
As far as the energy goes I'm surprised at how much I can get done when all the fab work is done and I just have to bolt things on.

Thanks.
The coil overs came from TCI when I got the 4 link set up years ago.
I ordered it all through Currie when I had them narrow my rear.
They're rated at 250lbs.

Thanks Bam.

Kim

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Lookin' real good, Kim. Very nice indeed.

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wonderful work and great picts kim - thanks for sharing !

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Keep up this pace, it will be done soon.

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Thanks for looking guys I appreciate the kind words.
Kim

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Hi Kim frame rear end set-up looks fabulous, looking forward to seeing it back together.

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Thanks.
Kim

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Got some of the plumbing done.
Also got the hydraulic pump mounted.
Kim

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A few more pics.
Kim

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nicely detailed something to be proud of kim.

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Incredible and WOW comes to mind!! ;)
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Do you still have that plate you cut off that holds the pedals? My frame does not have it.

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Hey Kim:

That is fantastic! Where did you get the knowledge of how to run the lines?

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Thanks.

Thanks.

Sorry but that is long gone.

Thanks.
"Necessity is the mother of invention". I did have plenty that went the way of the recycle bin.
Kim

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How did you know to run what where?

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Hey Kim, super nice work on the lines. Couple questions, what adapters and fittings did you use to connect the vette filter to the hard lines?...Jim

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I used these. You can get them in -6AN and -8AN. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rus-644123
I also picked up one of these to go in the outlet side of the filter.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aei-15103
Kim

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Placement of the MC, hydraulic pump and fuel cell helped to dictate where certain things had to go.
For the most part I just put them where they would be in the easiest and most protected places.
As far as splitting the brake lines the runs from side to side don't need to be the same length. There will be some residual valves to keep the fluid from draining back into the master cylinder
I have a return-less fuel rail so that's why I used the Corvette filter.
My biggest problem was adding the hydraulic pump and lines as they were on the same side as the fuel lines.
If you have any questions or need more pics don't hesitate to ask.
Kim

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Thanks, again great job....Jim

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Well thought out
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thanks.
Kim

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Beautiful work there Kim, I can appreciate how hard it is to get them large lines so neat! I still haven't mastered that side of things yet.

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Man ...
You do some sweet work....that chassis looks awesome good work...

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Thanks.
The large lines do pose a little bit of a problem being harder to bend with the cheapo benders. I clamp mine in my vise for more torque.

Thanks.

Kim

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Awesome work Kim!!