JSabah Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Im replacing all hard lines (Brake and fuel) with Copper Nickel lines and noticed that the old lines have what look like long springs over parts of them. I believe that they are shields of some sort (either heat or vibration/wear. Do others reuse them? are they available new? Are they necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Based on where they were on my '33, I think they are for mechanical protection (places where road debris might strike them or where other parts, if out of adjustment might rub against them). I recall seeing a place you can buy those spring like things but can't find the link at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61spit Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) I got these from Classic Tube. I ordered 2 sizes - 3/16" for brake lines and 5/16" for fuel lines. 5 feet of it was $4.80. Here is their web site. www.classictube.com. They are in Lancaster, NY. Phone 800-882-3711. Hope this helps. Edited July 17, 2019 by 61spit misspelled classic in web site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSabah Posted July 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Thanks. That looks perfect.... and a good source I didn’t know about for other items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 My car sees max, about 2,000 miles per year. I opted to leave the springs off. The old ones were stiff and jam packed with 65 years of road dust & dirt. No much chance of re-using them. I’m under my car a lot doing inspections. I figure based on use, putt-ing around town at 30 mph on paved roads, they’ll last long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 One member just bought wire and coiled his own . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSabah Posted July 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 That sounds like a lot of work (troubles). For a few buck it looks like you can buy nice new ones and for a bit less I could bead blast and paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soth122003 Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 Also remember at the times these cars were made, with the exception of cities and US highways, most roads were dirt and gravel. Thus the need to protect the lines from road debris. Joe Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSabah Posted July 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I think they would just look cool to have them. However, I just realized because I’m using copper/nickel pipes I need to be careful about electrolysis ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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