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aggie91 · 01-30-2009, 05:13 PM

Bentfab

Are you the same one that did the hardlines on the '73 Camaro for David F. called Project F-Bomb?

bentfab · 01-30-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by djw32

Bentfab also does hardline for Nelson supercars twin turbo builds...take a look at his web site.

Thanks. Yes we do all of Nelson's plumbing. After all he is my neighbor.

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Bentfab

Are you the same one that did the hardlines on the '73 Camaro for David F. called Project F-Bomb?

Yes we did. I'm still trying how to resize pics so I can post more. I have more pics of the Ranchero. So when I figure this darn computer out I'll post them.

Thanks again

**scotts62** · 01-31-2009, 09:30 AM

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mrenj23 · 01-31-2009, 02:28 PM

Thats not even fair.

gmclowsierra · 01-31-2009, 05:44 PM

if you are doing the hard lines with the flared nuts what are you using to go to the pipe fittings in the tank and the valves?

bentfab · 01-31-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gmclowsierra

if you are doing the hard lines with the flared nuts what are you using to go to the pipe fittings in the tank and the valves?

Any adapter that go's from the proper pipe thread to the - size you are using. Example 3/8 pipe to -6 ( 3/8 tube or hose) in a str, 45, 90. Pretty simple and strait forward.

smashingchuck · 01-31-2009, 08:31 PM

Awesome work bentfab. I have just about finished my system with 3/8 stainless so I know how hard it it to work with this stuff. The pictures you've post look amazing. Could you please send some high res pics of the project to me? I would like to use them as my wall paper! smashingchuck@hotmail.com

bentfab · 02-03-2009, 01:07 PM

One more of my favorite's of all time.

**scotts62** · 02-03-2009, 01:24 PM

Sorry i have to do it again

Looks good

bentfab · 02-03-2009, 01:31 PM

Here's more of the underside of the Ranchero we did.

bentfab · 02-03-2009, 01:32 PM

More

bentfab · 02-03-2009, 01:36 PM

More pics

Longstep70 · 02-03-2009, 02:50 PM

I love that final shot of the underside. Nice work.

jlaird · 02-03-2009, 03:08 PM

very nice. What brand fittings do you use?

And what brand clamps are those?

very inspiring. Cant wait to do mine now.

nvrsatisfied · 02-03-2009, 03:48 PM

so here i am planning out my lay out and BAM i run across this.......my install is going to look like poo now

looks like i better get to learning how that bender works that i "just had to have".

great work super nice....

62LS1 · 02-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Wow! I tend to bolt things down after I get the lines bent, I couldn't begin to get multiple lines to run parallel and all end at the same place. Awesome work!

*Shane* · 02-03-2009, 09:37 PM

My Parker Hannifin retirement stock thanks you.

Awesome work!

bentfab · 02-03-2009, 09:55 PM

We did this project about 7 years ago. The clamps were in house items. But we don't use them any more. We have a new clamp that we use. We sell them in sizes 3/16 thru 1/2. Very simple and strait forward. Drill a 9/32 hole and push it in. We also sell S.S aircraft quality seamless anneled tubing in these sizes 3/16,1/4,5/16,3/8,1/2,5/8,&3/4 Also a complete line of performance hose and fittings from Red Horse performance. As for the fittings They were S.S. and I also supply them.

Check out the web site for more info www.bentcustomandperformance.com

Thanks
Mark

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Originally Posted by jlaird

very nice. What brand fittings do you use?

And what brand clamps are those?

very inspiring. Cant wait to do mine now.

hotrodhomi · 02-03-2009, 09:59 PM

As a Master instrument tech. I really impressed with your work. This stuff is not easy.

bentfab · 02-03-2009, 09:59 PM

Here's the pics

Longstep70 · 02-03-2009, 10:14 PM

Can I ask why you run two mufflers per side on the Ranchero there? I'm curious because i'm planning on running a similar side -exit exhaust on my 59 step side.
Is a system that much more noisy with a short tail pipe like you get with the side exit that you need to run another muffler?

-Andy

bentfab · 02-04-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Longstep70

Can I ask why you run two mufflers per side on the Ranchero there? I'm curious because i'm planning on running a similar side -exit exhaust on my 59 step side.
Is a system that much more noisy with a short tail pipe like you get with the side exit that you need to run another muffler?

-Andy

Unfortunately I didn't build the truck. If I did I would have built the chassis around the exhaust. It turned into an ugly after thought (IMO). They didn't run it out the back so to quiet it down they ran dual mufflers. The truck is pretty quiet.

jlaird · 02-04-2009, 01:24 PM

Thanks for the info. The plastic clamps are nice but I wouldn't want them poking through a stock frame that is not boxed. I think I might order some though for certain parts of my truck. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bentfab

We did this project about 7 years ago. The clamps were in house items. But we don't use them any more. We have a new clamp that we use. We sell them in sizes 3/16 thru 1/2. Very simple and strait forward. Drill a 9/32 hole and push it in. We also sell S.S aircraft quality seamless anneled tubing in these sizes 3/16,1/4,5/16,3/8,1/2,5/8,&3/4 Also a complete line of performance hose and fittings from Red Horse performance. As for the fittings They were S.S. and I also supply them.

Check out the web site for more info www.bentcustomandperformance.com

Thanks
Mark

01-30-2009, 05:13 PM	#26
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gmclowsierra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: williamsport,pa Posts: 329	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... if you are doing the hard lines with the flared nuts what are you using to go to the pipe fittings in the tank and the valves?

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smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... Awesome work bentfab. I have just about finished my system with 3/8 stainless so I know how hard it it to work with this stuff. The pictures you've post look amazing. Could you please send some high res pics of the project to me? I would like to use them as my wall paper! smashingchuck@hotmail.com __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

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bentfab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chatsworth california Posts: 79	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... One more of my favorite's of all time. Attached Images __________________ www.bentcustomandperformance.com

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scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... Sorry i have to do it again Looks good __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-03-2009, 01:31 PM	#35
bentfab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chatsworth california Posts: 79	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... Here's more of the underside of the Ranchero we did. Attached Images __________________ www.bentcustomandperformance.com

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bentfab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chatsworth california Posts: 79	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... More Attached Images __________________ www.bentcustomandperformance.com

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bentfab Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: chatsworth california Posts: 79	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... More pics Attached Images __________________ www.bentcustomandperformance.com

02-03-2009, 02:50 PM	#38
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... I love that final shot of the underside. Nice work.

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jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... very nice. What brand fittings do you use? And what brand clamps are those? very inspiring. Cant wait to do mine now.

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nvrsatisfied Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 457	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... so here i am planning out my lay out and BAM i run across this.......my install is going to look like poo now looks like i better get to learning how that bender works that i "just had to have". great work super nice.... __________________ Lug Nuts Classic Rides. (Bodywork, small fab, and Restorations) Perry, Ok. We're just two guys, trying our best. 72 cheyenne super https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811512 55 chevy truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=840174

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62LS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 54	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... Wow! I tend to bolt things down after I get the lines bent, I couldn't begin to get multiple lines to run parallel and all end at the same place. Awesome work! __________________ Too many dreams, too little money.

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hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... As a Master instrument tech. I really impressed with your work. This stuff is not easy. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

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Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: hard-lined air ride.......... Can I ask why you run two mufflers per side on the Ranchero there? I'm curious because i'm planning on running a similar side -exit exhaust on my 59 step side. Is a system that much more noisy with a short tail pipe like you get with the side exit that you need to run another muffler? -Andy

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