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67ChevyC10Stepside · 03-31-2005, 10:09 PM

i need to order the line i need.....the fuel and tranny lines are 3/8 right? so what sizes will the brake lines be.....67 chevy with 86 BB MS blazer tank any other lines im forgetting too please....someone that restored these must know...

Low69CST · 03-31-2005, 10:37 PM

Generally...... fuel is 3/8th, tranny is 5/16ths, front disc is 3/16th, rear drum is 1/4. But you can really make them whatever you want.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 03-31-2005, 11:19 PM

what do you mean? only certain fittings will fit right? if i have to buy all 4 it's gonna cost me 75 bucks....i was hoping it would only be the 2 or 3 sizes....

67ChevyC10Stepside · 03-31-2005, 11:47 PM

can someone please help me with this?

Tx Firefighter · 03-31-2005, 11:56 PM

You can buy your lines in any length from a couple of inches all the way up to 6 feet and most any parts store for a few bucks.

You will need different sizes. Take the parts down there and find the size that fits your components. Then, buy and bend your lines.

Low69CSt is right on with his sizes by the way.

shifty · 04-01-2005, 12:05 AM

What should be used to bend the lines? I need to run a new fuel line on my truck. I just couldn't find a good way to make a clean bend (like...mandrel style)

Tx Firefighter · 04-01-2005, 12:11 AM

Here's what I use. Works slick.

Snap-On Linky...

67ChevyC10Stepside · 04-01-2005, 12:18 AM

sears has the same thing for 19 bucks.....i bought one tonight...i found a real cheap place to buy 25 foot rolls....i made tranny lines for my dads van today and they were 3/8 a TH350 is 5/16?

Tx Firefighter · 04-01-2005, 12:25 AM

Tranny lines are 5/16.

You're not using copper line are you?

67ChevyC10Stepside · 04-01-2005, 12:32 AM

nope....steel....1/4" Steel line =$8.99
3/8" Steel line = $15.99

67ChevyC10Stepside · 04-01-2005, 12:34 AM

i wonder if he sells them in any shorter lengths....about how many feet of each will i need? the tranny line need to be what 60 inches each or so? maybe 70....i thought all the brake lines would be the same size but i'll take your word for it so what like 15 feet of each for that.....fuel from the tank to the pump....say what? 15 feet too? does that sound about right?

67ChevyC10Stepside · 04-01-2005, 11:18 AM

also..my tubing bender does 1/4 5/16 and 3/8....what do i do for the 3/16

67ChevyC10Stepside · 04-01-2005, 04:02 PM

ok....the guy told me 25 foot roll of 3/16....25 of 1/4 25 or 5/16 and 25 of 3/8 50 bucks shipped to my door.....so i bought it.....i priced it at auto zone and it was like 71 bucks plus tax....

cableguy0 · 04-01-2005, 04:42 PM

yea but you forgot something really important you need fittings for all of that line and a good double flare set to do the brake lines

Tx Firefighter · 04-01-2005, 07:31 PM

Bend your brake lines around something round to get the smooth bends.

A pulley works good, as does a can of WD40 even. I bend a lot of them over my knee. You just have to be careful not to kink it.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 04-02-2005, 12:59 AM

i have a tubing bender.... the fittings are like 24 cents each...and i have access to a flare set.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 04-04-2005, 07:26 PM

i got the line today....any ideas on gettin it nice and straight to start with?

67ChevyC10Stepside · 04-05-2005, 10:52 PM

noone has ever straightened a line before? what can i make the curly cue thing below the master cylinder with?

03-31-2005, 10:09 PM	#1
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	i need line sizes please! i need to order the line i need.....the fuel and tranny lines are 3/8 right? so what sizes will the brake lines be.....67 chevy with 86 BB MS blazer tank any other lines im forgetting too please....someone that restored these must know... __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

03-31-2005, 10:37 PM	#2
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Generally...... fuel is 3/8th, tranny is 5/16ths, front disc is 3/16th, rear drum is 1/4. But you can really make them whatever you want. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

03-31-2005, 11:19 PM	#3
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	what do you mean? only certain fittings will fit right? if i have to buy all 4 it's gonna cost me 75 bucks....i was hoping it would only be the 2 or 3 sizes.... __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

03-31-2005, 11:47 PM	#4
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	can someone please help me with this? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

03-31-2005, 11:56 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	You can buy your lines in any length from a couple of inches all the way up to 6 feet and most any parts store for a few bucks. You will need different sizes. Take the parts down there and find the size that fits your components. Then, buy and bend your lines. Low69CSt is right on with his sizes by the way. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-01-2005, 12:05 AM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	What should be used to bend the lines? I need to run a new fuel line on my truck. I just couldn't find a good way to make a clean bend (like...mandrel style) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-01-2005, 12:11 AM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Here's what I use. Works slick. Snap-On Linky... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-01-2005, 12:18 AM	#8
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	sears has the same thing for 19 bucks.....i bought one tonight...i found a real cheap place to buy 25 foot rolls....i made tranny lines for my dads van today and they were 3/8 a TH350 is 5/16? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

04-01-2005, 12:25 AM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Tranny lines are 5/16. You're not using copper line are you? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-01-2005, 12:32 AM	#10
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	nope....steel....1/4" Steel line =$8.99 3/8" Steel line = $15.99 __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

04-01-2005, 12:34 AM	#11
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	i wonder if he sells them in any shorter lengths....about how many feet of each will i need? the tranny line need to be what 60 inches each or so? maybe 70....i thought all the brake lines would be the same size but i'll take your word for it so what like 15 feet of each for that.....fuel from the tank to the pump....say what? 15 feet too? does that sound about right? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

04-01-2005, 11:18 AM	#12
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	also..my tubing bender does 1/4 5/16 and 3/8....what do i do for the 3/16 __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

04-01-2005, 04:02 PM	#13
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	ok....the guy told me 25 foot roll of 3/16....25 of 1/4 25 or 5/16 and 25 of 3/8 50 bucks shipped to my door.....so i bought it.....i priced it at auto zone and it was like 71 bucks plus tax.... __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

04-01-2005, 04:42 PM	#14
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	yea but you forgot something really important you need fittings for all of that line and a good double flare set to do the brake lines __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

04-01-2005, 07:31 PM	#15
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Bend your brake lines around something round to get the smooth bends. A pulley works good, as does a can of WD40 even. I bend a lot of them over my knee. You just have to be careful not to kink it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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04-02-2005, 12:59 AM	#16
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	i have a tubing bender.... the fittings are like 24 cents each...and i have access to a flare set. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

04-04-2005, 07:26 PM	#17
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	i got the line today....any ideas on gettin it nice and straight to start with? Attached Images __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

04-05-2005, 10:52 PM	#18
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,032	noone has ever straightened a line before? what can i make the curly cue thing below the master cylinder with? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

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