Some more progress tonite- tube bending! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**bigdon-70blazer** · 08-20-2009, 09:50 PM

I have never bent tube before, wait, I did once with crappy bender and ruined the tube so decided to get good bender and try again. It turned out great if I do say so myself. I also had to double flare and put a nub on one end and turned out acceptable. Thought I would show you all. Connected all fuel lines now and started working to connect all hoses to the radiator, oh BTW I just reinstalled! I included pics! I am about ready to fire this puppy off!

**jaros44sr** · 08-20-2009, 10:24 PM

Looks slick, good luck...momentous occasion, good luck! Got a fire extinguisher handy. Wish mine was ready to start up.

I like the way you bent the fuel line closer to , and above,the pump, may have to change mine

Wow, no power brakes? Nice hose clamps, didn't know they were available

Big J · 08-20-2009, 10:25 PM

Nice work! Keep it up and I bet your on the road before me. Actually I think we all know you'll be on the road before me....

**jaros44sr** · 08-20-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Nice work! Keep it up and I bet your on the road before me. Actually I think we all know you'll be on the road before me....

...he's going to beat me too

tcb-1 · 08-20-2009, 10:44 PM

I sensed your excitement tonight on the phone and for goo reason. the tubing came out very nice. there's yet another skill you've learned for your next restoration!

yes, where did you pick up the tower clamps? Classic Industries?

that K5 will be too nice to drive.... better loan it to me

**bigdon-70blazer** · 08-21-2009, 06:04 AM

Tower clamps from Classic Industries and still had some of the original ones in great shape. Thanks all, I was pumped!

cleszkie · 08-24-2009, 02:56 PM

bigdon -

Nice job on the bending. I have been following your build and am thoroughly impressed with the quality and attention to detail. One question though - are you concerned with the amount of heat on your fuel line? It looks to be routed very close to the thermostat housing. It seems that this might cause some fuel boiling issues since that housing will be about 180 to 200 degrees while running, and higher once the engine is cut off.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 08-24-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cleszkie

bigdon -

Nice job on the bending. I have been following your build and am thoroughly impressed with the quality and attention to detail. One question though - are you concerned with the amount of heat on your fuel line? It looks to be routed very close to the thermostat housing. It seems that this might cause some fuel boiling issues since that housing will be about 180 to 200 degrees while running, and higher once the engine is cut off.

Well, that is a good point and oner that I will have to look out for. You have to realize that I am a CRNA by day and wanna be car builder at nite! I am not the auto mechanic I may come off as. However, the tubing is routed very similarly to the original location. I will watch it closely and move it if it needs. Thanks for your input. I could not do this project without it!

**bigdon-70blazer** · 08-24-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cleszkie

bigdon -

Nice job on the bending. I have been following your build and am thoroughly impressed with the quality and attention to detail. One question though - are you concerned with the amount of heat on your fuel line? It looks to be routed very close to the thermostat housing. It seems that this might cause some fuel boiling issues since that housing will be about 180 to 200 degrees while running, and higher once the engine is cut off.

BTW are those wheels on your avatar 16.5 X 8.25?

08-20-2009, 09:50 PM	#1
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Some more progress tonite- tube bending! I have never bent tube before, wait, I did once with crappy bender and ruined the tube so decided to get good bender and try again. It turned out great if I do say so myself. I also had to double flare and put a nub on one end and turned out acceptable. Thought I would show you all. Connected all fuel lines now and started working to connect all hoses to the radiator, oh BTW I just reinstalled! I included pics! I am about ready to fire this puppy off! Attached Images

08-20-2009, 10:24 PM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,768	Re: Some more progress tonite- tube bending! Looks slick, good luck...momentous occasion, good luck! Got a fire extinguisher handy. Wish mine was ready to start up. I like the way you bent the fuel line closer to , and above,the pump, may have to change mine Wow, no power brakes? Nice hose clamps, didn't know they were available __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 08-21-2009 at 12:38 AM.

08-20-2009, 10:25 PM	#3
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Some more progress tonite- tube bending! Nice work! Keep it up and I bet your on the road before me. Actually I think we all know you'll be on the road before me.... __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

08-20-2009, 10:44 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Some more progress tonite- tube bending! I sensed your excitement tonight on the phone and for goo reason. the tubing came out very nice. there's yet another skill you've learned for your next restoration! yes, where did you pick up the tower clamps? Classic Industries? that K5 will be too nice to drive.... better loan it to me __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

08-21-2009, 06:04 AM	#6
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Some more progress tonite- tube bending! Tower clamps from Classic Industries and still had some of the original ones in great shape. Thanks all, I was pumped!

08-24-2009, 02:56 PM	#7
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Some more progress tonite- tube bending! bigdon - Nice job on the bending. I have been following your build and am thoroughly impressed with the quality and attention to detail. One question though - are you concerned with the amount of heat on your fuel line? It looks to be routed very close to the thermostat housing. It seems that this might cause some fuel boiling issues since that housing will be about 180 to 200 degrees while running, and higher once the engine is cut off.



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