Frank I would offer a few suggestions as far as doing your own
pipes. Be sure to get a tubing bender. Pep Boys and Parts America both
sell a nice one for about $10 dollars. You can use it with the line on
the car so it makes the job like going around the axle easy. The tool I'm
refering to uses a wrench to do the adjusting. The second tool that you
will need is a flaring tool. Pep Boys lets you borrow tools for free so
does Parts America, so if you have either of these stores near you try to
borrow one. The last tool is a small tubing cutter, much smaller than a
pipe cutter but looks the same. When everthing is put together check your
fittings for leaks. Chances are that some of your flares may leak. If this
happens remove the line and drain it, then heat the flare with a propane
torch until it is cherry red. Let it cool on it's own then reinstall it.
This will cure your leak. The same can be done with the copper washers
that are used in brake systems, especially if you are reusing an old one.
...Art
On Wed, 8 Jul 1998, Frank W Phillips JR wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> Here is my story. I have recently acquired a 69B that has not driven on
> its own power for several years. The engine has run but the DPO had
> removed the master brake cylinder and never completed (or started) a
> rebuild. I have purchased a new brake cylinder and rebuild the clutch
> cylinders and am replacing the flexible hoses (brake and clutch). I also
> wish and need to replace the pipes. I have no problem making my own
> but would like the full story and any suggestions before I start. Please let
> me know any tip/tricks you know of. Thanks in advance...
>
>
> Frank Phillips, fwp@ufl.edu
> University of Florida
> phone: 352-392-7430 fax: 352-392-9395
>
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