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Old 11-30-2015, 08:46 PM
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I'm late to the party but what a great saga!

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Old 11-30-2015, 09:33 PM
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You're really doing a wonderful job with the car GW.

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Your doing a great job & the car looks great. Keep it coming.

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Old 11-30-2015, 11:48 PM
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Looking good Greg! Can't wait to see it on the road!

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Old 12-21-2015, 04:34 PM
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Did you have some of the bolt re-oxided? I see what looks like fresh black and grey phosphate oxiding.

I do some bolts myself ...but not always happy with the results and not sure of the longevity ... I use the 200 degree soak in Mag Phosphate etc. method.
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Nice work Greg, even if you live in Sherwood.

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Awesome job GW... What's the deal on the brake lines at the MC? are you going to connect at the flare nut on the end of that stub or is that just for bleeding purposes?

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Awesome job GW... What's the deal on the brake lines at the MC? are you going to connect at the flare nut on the end of that stub or is that just for bleeding purposes?
There will be a rear brake hold off valve under the master?

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Johnny, yes refinished the bolts using a zinc phosphate method. I outlined the procedure earlier in this thread. Sounds like you do the same thing.

Greg, that damn little line won't fit it's too short. Purchased from Inline Tube years ago when I restored the frame. Going to have to call them to see what's up.

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Old 12-22-2015, 04:10 PM
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Greg, that damn little line won't fit it's too short. Purchased from Inline Tube years ago when I restored the frame. Going to have to call them to see what's up.
The reason that line got my attention in the first place is that the booster/MC equipment under my hood is an eyesore. I have a brand new booster and MC just sitting on a shelf that I may as well use but I was wondering what to do about replacing the lines.
I see that Ames lists front line kits. I may try that out.

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^^ Oh yeah...I shoulda known that. ^^

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Nice Greg! Won't be long now!

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Nice Greg! Won't be long now!
Ya, right, been saying that to myself for some time! Well the goal is still to get er to the GTOAA nationals this coming July in Seattle.

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Looking real good GW!! I'm sure you are getting anxious to see her completed. I really do like that color gold it really stands out! Your Grandmother had good taste, I'm sure she would be very proud of how you are restoring her car. When you go to Seatle I'm sure you will have no problem bringing home the concourse gold award. Post pics when you can.
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Inline is hit and miss in my opinion ... good selection, but much of what they describe as absolutely "correct" is barely close.
Just installed a set of their wheel cylinder to flex hose hard lines ... PITA, had to do considerable bending to get them right.
Ended up removing them because they were not spring wrapped like "correct" originals. Installed some from a different company ... Right Stuff I think ...fit quite a bit better, still needed tweaking.

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Ended up removing them because they were not spring wrapped like "correct" originals. Installed some from a different company ... Right Stuff I think ...fit quite a bit better, still needed tweaking.

PS. Love this thread
The spring wrap is the only reason I was going to buy any in the first place. Otherwise, I'd just make some to replace the highly visible ones between the MC and the distribution block on the frame rail. I may do that anyway...If I could figure out a good way to simulate the wrap.

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The spring wrap is the only reason I was going to buy any in the first place. Otherwise, I'd just make some to replace the highly visible ones between the MC and the distribution block on the frame rail. I may do that anyway...If I could figure out a good way to simulate the wrap.

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/191718147670

They sell just the spring shielding. I've used it before. Just slip it on, add your fitting and flare the end. Helps with tight bends too to keep the line from kinking.

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