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| | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 | When I got my truck all the brake lines and clips holding them on were removed. I running new 3/16” lines (all disk) and when looking at LMC for clips the diagram depicts clips that screw in. The assembly guide shows the 3100 has clips that squeeze in from what I can tell. Anyone know where to get clips for 3/16 line that will fit in original locations?
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1950 Chevrolet 1/2-Ton 3100
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,028 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,028 | My truck has clips that look like this along the frame rail but these guys don't have 3/16 clips. A little more searching turned up these and theseA guy could go broke buying enough of these for a single truck.  The clips for the line crossing at the rear engine mount and front crossmembers (bolt on style) are available from the Filling Station and other vendors.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 | Klhansen, wow, those are crazy prices for a single clip, do they take monthly i installments? Lol.
Once again thanks for your help.
1950 Chevrolet 1/2-Ton 3100
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | As stated, when the prices went insane I made our own clip making tool; something anyone can do with regular home garage tools. You can use any metal you care to and make any width up to about 3 inches. Wide one is for fuel line on old flathead Fords. Cost is probably under a nickel and time is about 20 seconds per clip. I posted a how some time back to but if it cant be located I'll do another.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 | As stated, when the prices went insane I made our own clip making tool; something anyone can do with regular home garage tools. You can use any metal you care to and make any width up to about 3 inches. Wide one is for fuel line on old flathead Fords. Cost is probably under a nickel and time is about 20 seconds per clip. I posted a how some time back to but if it cant be located I'll do another. Thanks Coilover, I assume the link to the video was posted in this forum? I would definitely be game to try making them and will look for the video. Thank you
1950 Chevrolet 1/2-Ton 3100
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 147 | Not going for originality but more for simplicity and not having to drill new holes in the frame. I do like that those clamps are rubber lined and way cheaper. Did you screw them into the frame? Thank you
1950 Chevrolet 1/2-Ton 3100
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,028 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,028 | Not going for originality but more for simplicity and not having to drill new holes in the frame. I do like that those clamps are rubber lined and way cheaper. Did you screw them into the frame?
Thank you You should be able to use the original holes in the frame using a small bolt and nut. The lines might be in a slightly different position, but as long as they don't run into something, it should be good.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Those(with the rubber inside) are called Adel clips, used in aircraft also.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,188 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,188 | Kevin is right. I use a small bolt and nut to hold them on. Occasionally you need need to use a sheet metal screw if you can't get behind the mounting surface to hold a nut on.
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