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MikeJones16 · 02-01-2011, 02:10 AM

Where can I get new brake and fuel lines for my truck? I'm gonna need complete front to back.

flamingbig10 · 02-01-2011, 02:35 AM

inline tube sells original bent fuel and brake line
http://www.inlinetube.com/

James McClure · 02-01-2011, 09:11 AM

Mike, when I did my restoration I got my lines from a place called Classic tube out of Buffalo NY. Lines are expensive, BUT, they are all made with stainless steel, even the factory type wrap and the nuts. All are bent exactly like factory and fit like a glove. No matter where you get them, the line behind the right motor mount is a real bear to get in even with the eng out, so be prepaired. jim

motornut · 02-01-2011, 09:22 AM

Buying prebent ones are ok but $$
and if you customize/lower it prebent may not work
I bought a roll and did my own
doing lines beside each other can be tricky (rusted together)
might cost more at first but learning how to do flares and double flares will payoff
CTC or another place might loan you a set
keep in mind you can do gas, tranny,and brake lines + more repairs once you learn

sandorjoben · 02-01-2011, 10:23 AM

I bought a nice little tube flaring set from my local Home Hardware for $24.99 + tax, It's a piece of cake to figure out. As Motornut said Canadian Tire sells coils of tubing and fittings and they aren't that expensive, tubing bender can be bought there also and it isn't a whole lot of $$ either. All you need to make the lines close to the originals are a tape measure and a protracter to figure out the angles of any bends in the originals and the lengths between any bends. You may also be able to borrow the bender from friends(if you don't have one), CTC, or a Parts Source.

Dave

MikeJones16 · 02-01-2011, 06:20 PM

Thanks Dave.

Anybody happen to know how the lines differ from a 2wd to a 4x4?

motornut · 02-01-2011, 06:30 PM

Don't think there would be too much diff
maybe the flex lines would be longer.....
the lines go on the frame in the same place that i remember 2 or 4

MikeJones16 · 02-01-2011, 06:33 PM

Alright I see. My flexlines look somewhat decent on the 4x4 frame So Maybe I won't need new lines.. This is stressful haha.

motornut · 02-01-2011, 06:37 PM

na stress is when you can't bleed em !
this is the fun part lol

MikeJones16 · 02-01-2011, 06:39 PM

I just don't want to start switching the body over and then all of a sudden find out I need to reroute brakes and fuel lines.

02-01-2011, 02:10 AM	#1
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	New lines? Where can I get new brake and fuel lines for my truck? I'm gonna need complete front to back. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

02-01-2011, 02:35 AM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: New lines? inline tube sells original bent fuel and brake line http://www.inlinetube.com/ __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 02-01-2011 at 02:38 AM.

02-01-2011, 09:11 AM	#3
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: New lines? Mike, when I did my restoration I got my lines from a place called Classic tube out of Buffalo NY. Lines are expensive, BUT, they are all made with stainless steel, even the factory type wrap and the nuts. All are bent exactly like factory and fit like a glove. No matter where you get them, the line behind the right motor mount is a real bear to get in even with the eng out, so be prepaired. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

02-01-2011, 09:22 AM	#4
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: New lines? Buying prebent ones are ok but $$ and if you customize/lower it prebent may not work I bought a roll and did my own doing lines beside each other can be tricky (rusted together) might cost more at first but learning how to do flares and double flares will payoff CTC or another place might loan you a set keep in mind you can do gas, tranny,and brake lines + more repairs once you learn __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

02-01-2011, 10:23 AM	#5
sandorjoben Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Niagara, Ontario Posts: 87	Re: New lines? I bought a nice little tube flaring set from my local Home Hardware for $24.99 + tax, It's a piece of cake to figure out. As Motornut said Canadian Tire sells coils of tubing and fittings and they aren't that expensive, tubing bender can be bought there also and it isn't a whole lot of $$ either. All you need to make the lines close to the originals are a tape measure and a protracter to figure out the angles of any bends in the originals and the lengths between any bends. You may also be able to borrow the bender from friends(if you don't have one), CTC, or a Parts Source. Dave __________________ 87 GMC V15 in profile photo sold 2013 99 Chev Silverado 2500 5.3 reg cab long bed

02-01-2011, 06:20 PM	#6
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: New lines? Thanks Dave. Anybody happen to know how the lines differ from a 2wd to a 4x4? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

02-01-2011, 06:30 PM	#7
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: New lines? Don't think there would be too much diff maybe the flex lines would be longer..... the lines go on the frame in the same place that i remember 2 or 4 __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

02-01-2011, 06:33 PM	#8
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: New lines? Alright I see. My flexlines look somewhat decent on the 4x4 frame So Maybe I won't need new lines.. This is stressful haha. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098

02-01-2011, 06:37 PM	#9
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: New lines? na stress is when you can't bleed em ! this is the fun part lol __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

02-01-2011, 06:39 PM	#10
MikeJones16 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 244	Re: New lines? I just don't want to start switching the body over and then all of a sudden find out I need to reroute brakes and fuel lines. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429098



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