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RE: Fwd: Copper/Steel/Aluminum Lines

To: Mark Jurras <jurrasm@genesis.torrco.com>
Subject: RE: Fwd: Copper/Steel/Aluminum Lines
From: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@ttown.apci.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 1996 16:35:02 -0400 (EDT)
On Fri, 13 Sep 1996, Randy wrote:

> > Whats the name of the Company and approximately how much did it cost?

  and Mark added:

> I am interested also. Randy what year is your car? Maybe 2 sets are
> cheaper than 1. I have a '67BGT

  Several people have asked me to share this; here's the scoop:
  I bought these from a tubing specialist in NY state:

   Classic Tube and Line
   1-800-882-3711
   (dont have the address handy, but it is in the monster list)

  I bought mine last fall; I paid $195 for the stainless set; the
  standard OEM steel set sells for $175.  The set included all of
  the lines and fittings, even the loooong 10 ft squiggly one that
  snakes it's way under the front crossmember of a B.  They aren't
  cheap, but they do fit perfectly.  These folks will also sell
  individual lines, if you only need one or two.  If they dont have
  a master set for the car you own, they will make one if you supply
  the lines (or pieces thereof :-).  They also make up fuel and
  hydraulic clutch lines as well.

  Someone on the list mentioned that consistent ISO/bubble flares
  are relatively simple to make.  I heard otherwise from the Snap-On
  rep and I trust this guys advice- he deals with pro-mechanics 
  every day and knows which tools work and which tools dont.
  Stainless is also much more brittle than copper.  IMO, brake lines
  are not something to mess with; they are subject to over a thousand
  psi when you stomp on the pedal and are most likely to fail when you
  need them the most- in a panic stop.  The brakes on my 89 Probe failed
  after the ABS modulator siezed- it was not a pleasant experience;
  and one I wont soon forget.  Please.  Dont skimp on brakes.

  Sorry to pontificate; have a great weekend!.  
 
  Cheers!
  --Scott

   Scott Hower  --> howersl@ttown.apci.com      
   Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.        
   7201 Hamilton Blvd Trexlertown, PA     
   (610) 481-2646                         

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