Inline Tube vs. Classic Tube - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Truckstr · 08-07-2003, 02:18 PM

Which has the best fitting product at the most reasonable prices? What have you chosen? I'm thinking about stainless brake lines and braided stainless brake hoses ($). Down the road a few months and I'll probably be looking at fuel lines when I get rid of the behind-the-seat tank. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Inline Tube

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Classic Tube

Alexis · 08-07-2003, 02:22 PM

I would say go with classic tube, call them and ask to compare themselfs to inline and see what they say. I have not delt with classic tube but seen there ads plenty of times. i went with inline tube and some of the bends seemed like someone wasn't haven a good day. Early Classic did fix my problems I had with my brake lines and handle the situation like true business men. One of many reasons why I am loyal customer to Early Classic.

landon4421 · 08-07-2003, 02:50 PM

I got mine from chevy duty. I have not installed them yet but I should in a week or two. The looked good to me.

Truckstr · 08-07-2003, 03:36 PM

Landon, what "brand" are they? I remember reading a thread on this subject some time ago, but can't find it (search no worky

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Truckstr · 08-07-2003, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the info Alexis. I was thinking that it was Classic Tube that was the "better" of the two, but...

**COBALT** · 08-07-2003, 03:39 PM

I used inline tube for my transmission cooling lines. Down near the transmission I had a difficult time getting them to fit right. They were fine up at the radiator.

landon4421 · 08-07-2003, 03:40 PM

Truckstr, You know I never looked just took them out of the box and drulled, then put them on the shelf. I will look when I get home and let you know. Landon

Truckstr · 08-07-2003, 03:48 PM

Thanks to you, as well, Cobalt!

Landon, LOL, on the shelf LOL. Yeah, I know about that. I've been "collecting" parts for years and have nearly a whole truck "on the shelf". It takes time and money, but she's coming together.

I'll be "starting" on the build/rebuild of the chassis soon. I'll post some pics of the before, during and after.

In the mean-time... parts are accumulating "on the shelf"... and in the attic... and on the floor... and behind the shop... and under the bed... and...

landon4421 · 08-07-2003, 03:58 PM

Ya I also have parts spewed everyware. It is fun and never a dull moment. Just got the rear springs back from the powder coater and took him the front ones should be back tommorrw ! I get to start getting the frame rolling again.

**Tim Christian** · 08-07-2003, 04:10 PM

I am a Inline Tube Dealer So of course I am going to tell you to use them! LOL

Actually I have never used Classic tube but I have used inline tubes Brake,Gas, and Trans. lines with no problem I can sell you a set and if you are not happy I will give you a full refund. Thanks Tim

mshirey · 08-07-2003, 05:35 PM

I used inline tube for the 2 brake lines that run across the rear axle. The first set I received did not fit well at all. Retuned them at my own expense with the originals. Said they needed the originals to make the correct bends. The lines I received back were still not right but I was able to make them fit. They kept my original lines. Didn't know they were going to do that. Would have like to get them back. Also, they do not sell individual lines. You can only buy them in a sets. Front set; rear set; all lines. I made the rest of the lines I needed myself.

Mixup · 08-07-2003, 05:53 PM

I got the complete brake line set from Inline tube and every line was a problem. I called them and they were no help at all.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 08-07-2003, 08:24 PM

We make them here after going through all the grief on our customers restorations with the TUBE COMPANIES???

nu2-72 · 08-08-2003, 05:13 PM

I have used Inline tube two times on different trucks now and they fit and I only purchased one line at a time. They will sell that way.

Truckstr · 08-11-2003, 11:30 AM

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landon4421 · 08-15-2003, 12:02 AM

finally got out and looked to day, They are from inline tub. I am kind of scared to use them now.

I might have to use someone else?

08-07-2003, 02:18 PM	#1
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Inline Tube vs. Classic Tube Which has the best fitting product at the most reasonable prices? What have you chosen? I'm thinking about stainless brake lines and braided stainless brake hoses ($). Down the road a few months and I'll probably be looking at fuel lines when I get rid of the behind-the-seat tank. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Inline Tube or Classic Tube __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

08-07-2003, 02:50 PM	#3
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	I got mine from chevy duty. I have not installed them yet but I should in a week or two. The looked good to me. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-07-2003, 03:36 PM	#4
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Landon, what "brand" are they? I remember reading a thread on this subject some time ago, but can't find it (search no worky ). __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

08-07-2003, 03:37 PM	#5
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Thanks for the info Alexis. I was thinking that it was Classic Tube that was the "better" of the two, but... __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

08-07-2003, 03:39 PM	#6
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I used inline tube for my transmission cooling lines. Down near the transmission I had a difficult time getting them to fit right. They were fine up at the radiator. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

08-07-2003, 02:22 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I would say go with classic tube, call them and ask to compare themselfs to inline and see what they say. I have not delt with classic tube but seen there ads plenty of times. i went with inline tube and some of the bends seemed like someone wasn't haven a good day. Early Classic did fix my problems I had with my brake lines and handle the situation like true business men. One of many reasons why I am loyal customer to Early Classic.

08-07-2003, 03:40 PM	#7
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Truckstr, You know I never looked just took them out of the box and drulled, then put them on the shelf. I will look when I get home and let you know. Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-07-2003, 03:48 PM	#8
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Thanks to you, as well, Cobalt! Landon, LOL, on the shelf LOL. Yeah, I know about that. I've been "collecting" parts for years and have nearly a whole truck "on the shelf". It takes time and money, but she's coming together. I'll be "starting" on the build/rebuild of the chassis soon. I'll post some pics of the before, during and after. In the mean-time... parts are accumulating "on the shelf"... and in the attic... and on the floor... and behind the shop... and under the bed... and... __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

08-07-2003, 03:58 PM	#9
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Ya I also have parts spewed everyware. It is fun and never a dull moment. Just got the rear springs back from the powder coater and took him the front ones should be back tommorrw ! I get to start getting the frame rolling again. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

08-07-2003, 04:10 PM	#10
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Inline Tube Dealer! I am a Inline Tube Dealer So of course I am going to tell you to use them! LOL Actually I have never used Classic tube but I have used inline tubes Brake,Gas, and Trans. lines with no problem I can sell you a set and if you are not happy I will give you a full refund. Thanks Tim

08-07-2003, 05:35 PM	#11
mshirey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 110	I used inline tube for the 2 brake lines that run across the rear axle. The first set I received did not fit well at all. Retuned them at my own expense with the originals. Said they needed the originals to make the correct bends. The lines I received back were still not right but I was able to make them fit. They kept my original lines. Didn't know they were going to do that. Would have like to get them back. Also, they do not sell individual lines. You can only buy them in a sets. Front set; rear set; all lines. I made the rest of the lines I needed myself. __________________ Mike 67' GMC Fleetside

08-07-2003, 05:53 PM	#12
Mixup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 358	I got the complete brake line set from Inline tube and every line was a problem. I called them and they were no help at all. __________________ 1980 Chevy Shortbed Pickup 1969 Z28 engine Turbo 350

08-07-2003, 08:24 PM	#13
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We make them here after going through all the grief on our customers restorations with the TUBE COMPANIES??? __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

08-08-2003, 05:13 PM	#14
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I have used Inline tube two times on different trucks now and they fit and I only purchased one line at a time. They will sell that way. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

08-11-2003, 11:30 AM	#15
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Alright, b t t t I appreciate the input! Thanks __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.



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08-15-2003, 12:02 AM	#16
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	finally got out and looked to day, They are from inline tub. I am kind of scared to use them now. I might have to use someone else? __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

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