BUILD THREAD 1987 Olds 442 Project Build

[oldsofb]

That double flare looks nice! The problem with stainless lines comes with working on lines that have already been flared. The line kit I got from inline tube had to be modified, and I ended up having to trash a couple lines! A buddy of mine has the eastwood tool, and we almost broke it trying to double flare.
I found out from inline tube that once they bend/flare the stainless becomes annealed and renders it almost impossible to work with unless a hydraulic flaring tool is used!

Sorry for being long winded, just glad to see you had success getting it done!

Not a problem at all. The back and forth discussions have been where I learn the most. I have yet to come away without picking up a tip, trick, or nugget of information that has served me well.

To you post: I always thought "annealing" metal made it easier to work with by rearranging the molecules to make it more malleable. I did read that using a pipe cutting tool can "work harden" stainless making it harder and more prone to cracking.

In either case, I used the excess SS line (and using a pipe cutter to cut it) to practice many times with. They all came out great, and so did the actual lines I needed double flaring.

I guess the real test will come when I bleed the brakes and really stand on them. They're either gonna leak or not. 😉

Hutch

 

[oldsofb]

Well, I have to clean up my welds and sand, clean, prime, and paint the housing, but it's done getting modified. I even have the QA1 adapters on.

The real question is: Do I go Semi-Gloss black to match the frame, or Gloss black to match the UMI powder coat suspension parts........hmmmmm.

Hutch

 

[L92 OLDS]

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The real question is: Do I go Semi-Gloss black to match the frame, or Gloss black to match the UMI powder coat suspension parts........hmmmmm.

Hutch

Nice work Hutch. Gloss black looks beautiful but definitely harder to keep clean. Just one casual drive to the grocery store and it's already dusty. 😎 I have a mix of UMI gloss and satin on my set up and would probably do all satin if did it over again.

 

[oldsofb]

Nice work Hutch. Gloss black looks beautiful but definitely harder to keep clean. Just one casual drive to the grocery store and it's already dusty. 😎 I have a mix of UMI gloss and satin on my set up and would probably do all satin if did it over again.

True. And I am a Semi-gloss guy for sure. I thought about scuffing the suspension pieces and shooting them all semi-gloss, but i didn't do that for the front and I kinda liked the contrast. I don't know.

Hutch

 

[fleming442]

I was referring to your old, standard flare tool trying to double flare. That one you have would certainly make life easier. Looking good!

 

[Canon_Mutant]

Yeah, I'd vote for satin, even flat. But I'm a contrast type so take that with a grain . . .

Had to do it twice too as I reported in my thread because my flat medium gray 8.5 was gloss black when I got there to pick it up. They even offered me a discount to take as is but I said, no, flat gray. With the gloss black UMI stuff, a satin or flat should look quite decent.

And it's the little things on here that teach me the most. I never even thought about how the stainless lines were going to be a comparative PITA to flare?

Maybe that one I can keep to doing just once now . . . 👍

Doubtful but maybe . . .

 

[oldsofb]

 

[Rktpwrd]

Kick *ss vid Hutch!

 

[oldsofb]

Kick *ss vid Hutch!

I don't know about that, but thank you.

Hutch

 

[wskirvin]

Test fit the prototype 18 Billet SSIII wheel with silver vinyl inserts and red pin stripe

Okay I have to ask, anyone know if they actually produced these? Or just the prototype? I'd love a set for my 88 Supreme Classic build!