i need a good tubing bender.....help! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

meathead95 · 10-31-2007, 10:19 PM

i am trying to run some 3/8 steel fuel line for the tpi 350 i am putting a 72 swb project. everytime i try to bend it, it always kinks. what have you guys used with GOOD results (no kinks)

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-31-2007, 10:34 PM

ridged make a real good hand bender model 300 &400 series. google it.
bob

Rokcrln · 10-31-2007, 10:37 PM

Here you go it is a Blue Point that I got from the Mac tool guy. It has worked great for several builds not with out any kinks! I forget just how much it was but I would guess around $100 or so. Worth what ever I payed.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

71swb4x4 · 10-31-2007, 10:44 PM

Keith, I bought one similar to the one that Kevin is showing and used it to bend the fuel line for my TPI. I bought the bender at the local Car Quest. It's a similar style, but not quite as heavy duty. I think it was around $25.

meathead95 · 10-31-2007, 10:48 PM

i have bought 2 different ones lately none like whats shown but i bought 2 rolls of bulk 3/8 steel line and everytime i try to bend it it kinks.

kevin is that 3/8 in the pic?

Rokcrln · 11-01-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meathead95

i have bought 2 different ones lately none like whats shown but i bought 2 rolls of bulk 3/8 steel line and everytime i try to bend it it kinks.

kevin is that 3/8 in the pic?

Yes I think it was. I just got my new eastwood catalog and here is one that looks 100% just like mine even down to were the blue point lable goes. Might want to think about it

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2007, 08:58 PM

I have that same one... very nice piece... I agree, I think it was about 100 bucks.

**jerry moss** · 11-01-2007, 10:38 PM

maybe it's not the bender, could be non-bendable tubing. not sure if they make small stuff non-bendable but i know for a fact that larger diameter stuff can be bought both bendable and non-bendable--a customer at the muffler shop i work in bought several sticks of 2 inch pipe from out local NAPA store and brought it me to bend, the first try it kinked badly so i tried a second stick and had the same result, called the NAPA store and found out he had purchased non-bendable tubing. first time i ever heard of it, but it was cheaper (he thought) than the "good"stuff.

earl87gta · 11-02-2007, 02:49 AM

here is the one I have http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

meathead95 · 11-02-2007, 04:06 PM

i went ahead and ordered the rigid 506 it is a heavy duty 3/8 tubing bender hopefully it will work good. i have 2 others for the small stuff. thank you all for your input.

10-31-2007, 10:19 PM	#1
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	i need a good tubing bender.....help! i am trying to run some 3/8 steel fuel line for the tpi 350 i am putting a 72 swb project. everytime i try to bend it, it always kinks. what have you guys used with GOOD results (no kinks) __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

10-31-2007, 10:34 PM	#2
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: i need a good tubing bender.....help! ridged make a real good hand bender model 300 &400 series. google it. bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-31-2007, 10:37 PM	#3
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: i need a good tubing bender.....help! Here you go it is a Blue Point that I got from the Mac tool guy. It has worked great for several builds not with out any kinks! I forget just how much it was but I would guess around $100 or so. Worth what ever I payed. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

10-31-2007, 10:44 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: i need a good tubing bender.....help! Keith, I bought one similar to the one that Kevin is showing and used it to bend the fuel line for my TPI. I bought the bender at the local Car Quest. It's a similar style, but not quite as heavy duty. I think it was around $25. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-31-2007, 10:48 PM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: i need a good tubing bender.....help! i have bought 2 different ones lately none like whats shown but i bought 2 rolls of bulk 3/8 steel line and everytime i try to bend it it kinks. kevin is that 3/8 in the pic? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

11-01-2007, 08:58 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: i need a good tubing bender.....help! I have that same one... very nice piece... I agree, I think it was about 100 bucks.

11-01-2007, 10:38 PM	#8
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,863	Re: i need a good tubing bender.....help! maybe it's not the bender, could be non-bendable tubing. not sure if they make small stuff non-bendable but i know for a fact that larger diameter stuff can be bought both bendable and non-bendable--a customer at the muffler shop i work in bought several sticks of 2 inch pipe from out local NAPA store and brought it me to bend, the first try it kinked badly so i tried a second stick and had the same result, called the NAPA store and found out he had purchased non-bendable tubing. first time i ever heard of it, but it was cheaper (he thought) than the "good"stuff. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-02-2007, 02:49 AM	#9
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: i need a good tubing bender.....help! here is the one I have http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

11-02-2007, 04:06 PM	#10
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: i need a good tubing bender.....help! i went ahead and ordered the rigid 506 it is a heavy duty 3/8 tubing bender hopefully it will work good. i have 2 others for the small stuff. thank you all for your input. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

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