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chevroletrestoguy · 03-30-2010, 05:29 PM

Guys, I have a 65 truck that has a 70 rear end in it that I am restoring. Evidently it didn't have the right brass block on it to start with, cause the block is square and the hole on the tab on the rear axle tube is round. I have a block off of a 63 rear end and it comes closer to fitting the tab, but not quite. I guess I could grind the hole to make it fit, but my questions are:
What brake hose should I order to use with a 65 frame and 70 rear end (with a 63 brass junction block)???? Or does anyone sell the brass junction block for the 70 rear end?

dwaite72lnghrn · 03-31-2010, 07:48 AM

On my '72 the brass block is part of the flex hose from the frame to the rear differential.

chevroletrestoguy · 03-31-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dwaite72lnghrn

On my '72 the brass block is part of the flex hose from the frame to the rear differential.

So the metal clip connects to the hose then, correct?

dwaite72lnghrn · 04-01-2010, 07:19 AM

The square block bolts to the axle housing and the round end clips onto the hanger on the frame cross member.
This is the '72 longhorn attachment.
The rear brake lines connect to the two holes in the square block.

chevroletrestoguy · 04-01-2010, 08:44 AM

Thank you for the picture. Yeah, that is definitely different from what I have. The block is a separate piece that the axle lines screw into and then the hose somehow screws into it as well. It is clipped to the axle housing by a tab with a round hole in it. I took pictures during disassembly, just not real good ones.

Sinister · 04-01-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chevroletrestoguy

Thank you for the picture. Yeah, that is definitely different from what I have. The block is a separate piece that the axle lines screw into and then the hose somehow screws into it as well. It is clipped to the axle housing by a tab with a round hole in it. I took pictures during disassembly, just not real good ones.

My '69 3/4 ton is like that. Might try a WTB on the Parts Board.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-01-2010, 01:09 PM

We have new ones in stock. I just need to find my camera so I can take a picture to show you.

WES

chevroletrestoguy · 04-04-2010, 09:53 PM

Here's what it actually looked like when I got it back together. I am going to have to enlarge the hole on the frame for this 1970 hose to fit.

03-30-2010, 05:29 PM	#1
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	brass junction block on the rear end Guys, I have a 65 truck that has a 70 rear end in it that I am restoring. Evidently it didn't have the right brass block on it to start with, cause the block is square and the hole on the tab on the rear axle tube is round. I have a block off of a 63 rear end and it comes closer to fitting the tab, but not quite. I guess I could grind the hole to make it fit, but my questions are: What brake hose should I order to use with a 65 frame and 70 rear end (with a 63 brass junction block)???? Or does anyone sell the brass junction block for the 70 rear end?

03-31-2010, 07:48 AM	#2
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: brass junction block on the rear end On my '72 the brass block is part of the flex hose from the frame to the rear differential. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

04-01-2010, 07:19 AM	#4
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: brass junction block on the rear end The square block bolts to the axle housing and the round end clips onto the hanger on the frame cross member. This is the '72 longhorn attachment. The rear brake lines connect to the two holes in the square block. Attached Images __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne Last edited by dwaite72lnghrn; 04-01-2010 at 07:21 AM.

04-01-2010, 08:44 AM	#5
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	Re: brass junction block on the rear end Thank you for the picture. Yeah, that is definitely different from what I have. The block is a separate piece that the axle lines screw into and then the hose somehow screws into it as well. It is clipped to the axle housing by a tab with a round hole in it. I took pictures during disassembly, just not real good ones.

04-01-2010, 01:09 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: brass junction block on the rear end We have new ones in stock. I just need to find my camera so I can take a picture to show you. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

04-04-2010, 09:53 PM	#8
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	Re: brass junction block on the rear end Here's what it actually looked like when I got it back together. I am going to have to enlarge the hole on the frame for this 1970 hose to fit.



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