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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] hydraulic lines and fuel line?
From: Ewing via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:32:04 -0600
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CuNi lines are the current best option for DIY'ers.  The line is easily =
bent and has good corrosion resistance.  See FedHill for info:

http://www.fedhillusa.com

No they don't give me money and there stuff is expensive but they do =
have the right fittings and a great flare tool.

Lester


On Feb 16, 2015, at 11:24 AM, dwoerpel via Spridgets =
<spridgets@autox.team.net> wrote:

> Hi Jim,
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> FWIW:
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> Years ago I purchased stainless lines from Classic Performance =
Specialties in NY. (Also known as Classic tubes) they had the Bugeye =
lines all made up and in stock and were very good to deal with.  The =
main all lines came with the proper fittings (Bugeye has different =
fittings).  Main line came coiled but the metal is easy to work.
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> Here is their web site:   http://www.classictube.com/
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> Enter your car in the search window.  Note:  The Midget is listed =
under "Make: Austin Healey".
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> The prices are a bit dear and I didn't pay that much!  I really wanted =
stainless steel and I couldn't make a bubble flare back then.
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> Good luck!
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> Dave W.
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> G
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> On 2/14/2015 4:35 PM, bmwwxman . via Spridgets wrote:
>> Making slow progress on the brakes and suspension for my MKIII =
Midget.  Soon it will be time to install hydraulic and fuel lines.  What =
are my options?  Mo$$ shows a brake set available in copper-nickel =
alloy. Are there other options?  What about fuel line and clutch line?  =
Might as well do this right while I'm at it.=20
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>> Also, what's the story in Dot 5 brake fluid? Worth doing?
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>> Cheers!!
>> Jim Johnson
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-webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">CuNi lines 
are the current best option for DIY'ers. &nbsp;The line is easily bent and has 
good corrosion resistance. &nbsp;See FedHill for info:<div><br></div><div><a 
href="http://www.fedhillusa.com";>http://www.fedhillusa.com</a></div><div><br></div><div>No
 they don't give me money and there stuff is expensive but they do have the 
right fittings and a great flare 
tool.</div><div><br></div><div>Lester</div><div><br></div><div><br><div><div>On 
Feb 16, 2015, at 11:24 AM, dwoerpel via Spridgets &lt;<a 
href="mailto:spridgets@autox.team.net";>spridgets@autox.team.net</a>&gt; 
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">Hi Jim,<br>
      <br>
      FWIW:<br>
      <br>
      Years ago I purchased stainless lines from Classic Performance
      Specialties in NY. (Also known as Classic tubes) they had the
      Bugeye lines all made up and in stock and were very good to deal
      with.&nbsp; The main all lines came with the proper fittings (Bugeye
      has different fittings).&nbsp; Main line came coiled but the metal is
      easy to work.<br>
      <br>
      Here is their web site:&nbsp;&nbsp; <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" 
href="http://www.classictube.com/";>http://www.classictube.com/</a><br>
      <br>
      Enter your car in the search window.&nbsp; Note:&nbsp; The Midget is 
listed
      under "Make: Austin Healey".<br>
      <br>
      The prices are a bit dear and I didn't pay that much!&nbsp; I really
      wanted stainless steel and I couldn't make a bubble flare back
      then.<br>
      <br>
      Good luck!<br>
      <br>
      Dave W.<br>
      <br>
      <br>
      <br>
      G<br>
      <br>
      On 2/14/2015 4:35 PM, bmwwxman . via Spridgets wrote:<br>
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cite="mid:CAJgjnuqqUOkyRkfWjr-3oqt_jvNUWRJqSa+Q2dxydST+tFqYpw@mail.gmail.com" 
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      <div dir="ltr">Making slow progress on the brakes and suspension
        for my MKIII Midget.&nbsp; Soon it will be time to install hydraulic
        and fuel lines.&nbsp; What are my options?&nbsp; Mo$$ shows a brake set
        available in copper-nickel alloy. Are there other options?&nbsp; What
        about fuel line and clutch line?&nbsp; Might as well do this right
        while I'm at it.&nbsp;
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>Also, what's the story in Dot 5 brake fluid? Worth doing?<br 
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            <div dir="ltr">Cheers!!<br>
              Jim Johnson<br>
            </div>
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