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Need to replace brake lines for a 1946 1 1/2 ton. Can these lines be replaced with ones from the parts store and does anyone no the specs I might need to get them? Like length an diameter. Would like to replace them all.

Yes they are available at the parts store.
Practicaly every thing is either 3/16 or 1/8
diameter tube. Measure the length & get as close
as you can. They bend easily to the shape of the
old one. If you must cut one you must double
flare the end. Do not use compression fittings.

Be sure you take in one of the fitting ends and tube size. Typically, parts stores have a rack of various size brake lines with fittings attached. Realize there are various style threads available: Japanese, Eurpoean, and American. Make sure you know the length of each line you need replacing and check to make sure the fitting threads are the same.

I just nash my teeth every time I see someone posting about the one ton or two ton truck that they own that I want!!! The reason I am restoring this truck I have to very clean stock condition is so I can sell or trade it for a BIG chevy truck in the 40's or 50's. Meanwhile all these farmers in Utah are using them for hay haulers..."Nah...don't think I want to sell this 53 two ton of ours...stop asking"....I do see trades now and then online. Or ill just sell it and buy one.

tsamm Welcome to the 'Bolt! Typically your local parts store should have brake lines available form 8" up to 50" in length and diamiter of 3/16, 1/4, 5/16 and 3/8 (5/16 and 3/8 are typically for fuel lines). You should be able to replace most of the lines in one piece. For those that are longer they make unions for the flare fittings.

Before you take them off get some wire (coat hangers work well) and bend the wire as a templet of the brake line you want to replace. That way if the line is destroyed while removing it you don't have to rely on your memory.

Good luck