bobdog Posted March 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) Here is the underside with the new rear brakeline. If you didn't know, the curls are because I had to place the back pressure valves close to MC. Edited March 21, 2021 by bobdog Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vin's 49 Plymouth Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 Keep at it Bob. Brake conversion has been the most frustrating thing of my restomod. I still have a couple drips, I've double flared some of the lines three times to still have leaks. I used the same tool you have, love that tool. I also did the whole thing with no lift. I should have done it when I had the body off. Looking good sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 19 minutes ago, Vin's 49 Plymouth said: Keep at it Bob. Brake conversion has been the most frustrating thing of my restomod. I still have a couple drips, I've double flared some of the lines three times to still have leaks. I used the same tool you have, love that tool. I also did the whole thing with no lift. I should have done it when I had the body off. Looking good sir. Are you using steel lines,or the copper/nickel lines? The copper/nickel lines are easy to flare and don't crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted March 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 I'm using copper/nickle and it has saved me from a lot of frustration. That tool is awesome and has made it that much easier to complete all the flares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 On 3/13/2021 at 4:03 PM, bobdog said: I had to widen the hole about 1 cm to make a perfect fit. 1 cm is about a half inch, that seems quite a bit off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted March 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 My bad, meant 1 mm.? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin's 49 Plymouth Posted March 21, 2021 Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 I used copper/nickle as well, I think it's a bit softer. Way easier to flare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted March 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2021 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Vin's 49 Plymouth said: I used copper/nickle as well, I think it's a bit softer. Way easier to flare. Since I'm not pulling the body off the frame; I don't have the room and the body has no major rust issues. So using copper/nickle line made it possible to make the bends from the passenger front back to the MC very easy. Edited March 21, 2021 by bobdog Grammar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 4 hours ago, bobdog said: Since I'm not pulling the body off the frame; I don't have the room and the body has no major rust issues. So using copper/nickle line made it possible to make the bends from the passenger front back to the MC very easy. Well,there are very good reasons all the car manufacturers use it now. Saves time which means it saves them money,and they don't have to worry about cracks or rust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted March 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 I finished the brake system today; found and corrected a couple of minor leaks. My brake pedal is nice and stiff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom'sB2B Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 Which kit are you using for your disc/ mc? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted March 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 http://scarebird.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted March 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com Also if you want to keep your original clutch/brake combo, contact Mark from this company. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted April 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 All four tires are now on the Dodge! Next is the engine, then the electrical system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobdog Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 And ready for transport to the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 When I think about it,it is actually shocking to see people restoring 4 dr 40's and 50's cars these days. Everybody back in the 60's and 70's wanted coupes,tudors,or convertibles,and you couldn't hardly give a 4 dr away to anybody but a junk yard. Where the HELL were all these things hiding? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted May 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 5 hours ago, knuckleharley said: When I think about it,it is actually shocking to see people restoring 4 dr 40's and 50's cars these days. Everybody back in the 60's and 70's wanted coupes,tudors,or convertibles,and you couldn't hardly give a 4 dr away to anybody but a junk yard. Where the HELL were all these things hiding? In the tien I live in, there's a nice "junkyard" filled with cars that date back to the 50-60s. They also have a few older cars too. Its the hidden secret that many don't know about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted September 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) Greetings all, So it has been a hectic couple of months and the car project was put on hold during that time. So I'm happy to announce that my engine will be torn down this coming week and assessed for the necessary parts for rebuilding. Also I'm hoping to replace the entire electrical system this weekend too. Then after that the entire fuel system will be replaced( new tank, lines replaced, fuel pump rebuilt,etc...) Finally the cooling system will get an overhaul, which includes a complete water pump kit and necessary components. The radiator was sent out to be completely rebuilt, as I didn't want purchase a new one that might not fit. I will post new pictures when I can for all to see soon. Thank you all for following me on this wonderful and emotional journey with this car. Edited September 3, 2021 by bobdog Grammar corrections 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Good to see another 4dr getting done...........I bought mine originally as a parts car as I had a 1940 Oz Dodge Coupe that I'd pulled apart but as this 4dr was complete down to the owners manual and hubcaps with 6weeks registration still on it I decided to do it up, after the "rebuilt" engine went kapput I decided to hotrod it and haven't looked back since........we, the Dodge and I celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2 weeks.........lol............andyd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 2 hours ago, bobdog said: Greetings all, So it has been a hectic couple of months and the car project was put on hold during that time. So I'm happy to announce that my engine will be torn down this coming week and assessed for the necessary parts fir rebuilding. Also I hoping to replace the entire electrical system this weekend too. Then after that the entire fuel system will be replaced( new tank, lines replaced, fuel pump rebuilt,etc...) Finally the cooling system will get an overhaul, which includes a complete water pump kit and necessary components. The radiator was sent out to be completely rebuilt, as I didn't want purchase a new one that might not fit. I will post new pictures when I can for all to see soon. Thank you all for following me on this wonderful and emotional journey with this car. I gotta admit,I am a fan of your approach to rebuilding your car. Do it once,do it right,and then spend years enjoying driving it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted September 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Here is taste of whats happening so far. I love the label on the headlamp socket; ground, pass, and drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted September 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Shiny new tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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