As I said, I use AN fittings throughout my chassis builds. My point was that the fittings are out there if you know where to look for them. The plus side of his adventure is he has a great tool for the job - just takes some practice.
As I said, I use AN fittings throughout my chassis builds. My point was that the fittings are out there if you know where to look for them. The plus side of his adventure is he has a great tool for the job - just takes some practice.
I used stainless AN fittings on all my brake and fuel lines. All 37 degree single flares. I got a lot of my fittings from http://www.jdaent.com/. You can also find them on eBay.
Some guys use stainless lines and aluminum fittings too.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Greating looking Nomad!Have you been able to start your line running?
- 1957 Chevrolet 4 dr hardtop Bel Air Sierra Gold/Adobe Beige - Purchased July 5th, 2013
- 1957 Chevrolet 4dr sedan 210 Larkspur Blue/India Ivory Sedan - Purchased Aug 6th, 2012 (not running)
- 1957 Chevrolet 4dr sedan Bel Air Canyon Coral/India Ivory Sedan - Purchased June 30th, 2013 (not running)
- 2017 Chevrolet SS Sedan - LS3 - TR6060 - Nightfall Grey Metallic - Purchased April 2017
Really? I have purchased a ton of brake lines in stainless from several suppliers that are double flare 37°. Every preformed brake line kit from AME is 37° double flare. Not trying to be argumentative, but just sayin.Originally Posted by Rick_L
So far I've run my 3/8" fuel lines as 37 degree double flare. this tool makes it a breeze...
Haven't yet gotten to the brake lines. I do need to find the stainless fittings first.
I did the fuel with aluminum fittings but with the smaller brake lines...I'd like to stick with all stainless. Seems I would be able to tighten it that much tighter with stainless.
1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.
Paul, I wouldn't worry about aluminum fittings on brake lines. Check the fitting pressure specs to be sure. And you really shouldn't have to tighten them that tight if the flares are good. That being said, I used stainless fittings on all of my brake and fuel lines.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Been bending stainless line and assembling brake system. No pics to show, but ran out of line and am waiting on more to come from Summit. Took more than the 20 feet I thought it would...following the contours of the frame and all.
I'll post some pics when it's done.
1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.
How many times are you going around the frame?
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
Technically once...but there's a fair amount of bends on this build. Ill post some pics in about a week when I lift the body again and finish it up.
I decided NOT to do thru frame fittings, but instead just bent the lines around/over the frame for each corner.
Came out OK...should be functional. Most of this is covered up anyways...
1957 Nomad- LS1/T56 on C4 chassis
1959 Fleetside Apache 1/2 ton, shortbed, big window, 327ci.
nice build
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