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[WarDamnEagle]

Is the "T" for the front brake lines down on the axle? Mine has individual lines coming up from each side with a crossover on the firewall. This looks like it was done for axle flex, which has me wondering how much flex this thing has to have the lines like this.

My '77 has the T connector on both axles with a hardline across each axle, rubber hoses connecting to the brake assemblies on the front, all hardline on the rear, and a single rubber hose on the passenger side of both axles supplying the T (one front and one rear). The lines from the Master basically go across to the passenger side (along with the clutch master line) and then turn down more or less in front of the passenger. They T at the bottom with hard lines going front and rear. The rear goes down the passenger side of the frame (inside rail).

I have lots of photos if you want but I'm not sure how the original lines for a modified 70 compare to an original 77. I also have every brake line laying more or less in order under my frame (which is on the lift) at the moment if you want photos of any of those parts. Speak up quickly though because we are leaving Tuesday AM and won't be back until mid-May.

Edit: Corrected information. Front axles have rubber hoses on the end of the axle hard line connecting to the disc brake calipers. The rear axle is all hardline into the drum brake cylinders.

 

[kbahus]

Thank you for the offer! I need to take a look at my front axle and see if the tabs are still there. I might just run like it is with new hard lines. The bottom picture shows where the passenger side comes up from the axle and transitions to a hard line that goes to the passenger fender and then to the firewall and over. The top picture is the junction from the firewall line to the section that goes to the rear axle. It is just floating out in space, any ideas where this is supposed to attach to or if it is a factory piece?

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I'm not sure what I'm looking at in your bottom photo but none of those hardline connections (unions, etc.) are floating. They are all bolted or clipped to something. Here's an overall photo and a photo of the area where the front and rear brake lines connect to the lines coming off the firewall (two lines with corkscrew sections). The rear line off the firewall goes into a connector which has the hardline to the rear also connected. The front line off the firewall goes into a different connector which has a flexible hose going to the front axle connected.

 

[PabloCruise]

Had a few minutes this morning so I pressed the spring retainer pins into both pedals. Powder coating is nice but it sure makes reassembly difficult when the tolerances are tight. I can confirm 9.5" for both springs with their respective pedals fully depressed. FWIW the brake spring (on the left since it's upside down) goes in the bottom of the two holes (bottom as it sits in the car); otherwise it rubs on the assembly bracket.

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That is some next-level detail!!!

 

[kbahus]

@WarDamnEagle

I owe you a drink or three. Where does this mount?

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I think it might be on a bracket off the frame rail but I can't be sure. Here's a couple of photos that might help you but to be honest, I'm not sure that I will be able to put everything back in it's place until I start reassembling.

Edit: You can clearly see the bolt in question in this photo but I'm not sure what it is mounted to.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Well according to this note, it bolts to the top of the frame rail. I just don't have a great photo. Of course 1970 could be a bit different from 1977; especially since it's drum vs disc for the front brakes.

 

[kbahus]

Fantastic, great pictures and that answers some questions. Now to decide what to do with what I have, nothing is stock on this rig

 

[greenbeast]

Sorry if it would help I will crawl under the 69 tomorrow. Although not sure it’s going to be much help when all I have is this…

Realized I’m really not wearing right attire to crawl under just before going to bed.

 

[kbahus]

Go to bed Dr. Greenbeast!

 

[kbahus]

My first attempt at making new lines with the nickel copper stuff. It’s really easy to work with, way better than steel, but at the expense of strength I am sure. I am going to use some of the existing lines for now, I don’t want to go down any rabbit holes until it’s mobile again. I can definitely see making all new lines and redoing the front axle orientation in the future. My frame and front axle has been cleansed of the factory brake line junctions and mounts so it will be a little work to get it back.

Also, my new office arrived at work. Can’t wait to get it in service.

 

[bobm]

I remeber Fire pole when I was kid. Father use to slide down with us kids .

 

[RUSH55]

I bumember po’ when I was . use to down with us ’s .

FIFY!

 

[bobm]

FIFY!

Nailed

 

[kbahus]

 

[gonzopancho]

1978

 

[bobm]

I remeber Fire pole when I was kid. Father use to slide down with us kids .

All 8 of us. Not at same time , but 2 at a time . Stipper po's came a little later . Surf in Revere Mass bitches

 

[kbahus]

That last picture is super helpful, thank you! I can even see what all of the empty holes in my firewall are for

 

[kbahus]

Brake lines installed. Hopefully I can get them bled this weekend and with some luck there won’t be any leaks. After that I can see if it starts after sitting for so long. Then it’s on to phase 2 once I can drive it outside.

 

[RUSH55]

After that I can see if it starts after sitting for so long.