Plumbing on another 69

[bentfab]

Hey all,

Got another 69 were plumbing and a little fab work for owner Dave Bragg out of Lancaster CA. Were doing complete systems for fuel,brake,a/c,radiator, and hydroboost. Here's a few shots before things get sent out for plating and polishing. After the car is done I'll post a couple more to show how things look done.

[bentfab]

Couple more

[DOOM]

Perfection as always!!!!!!:hail:

[bentfab]

Couple of the A/C

[markd]

Wow – great work! Can you fly into PA and do the plumbing on my car? :hail:

[70rs]

Fantastic as usual! Can you tell me what rear suspension is in that car? (who's that is?):cheers:

[bigtyme1]

Wow – great work! Can you fly into PA and do the plumbing on my car? :hail:

Good Idea, there's at least two cars for you to work on. :unibrow:

[awr68]

Very nice!! :bow:

[Lenie]

Mark, perfect timing. Thanks for the pictures.

[bentfab]

Fantastic as usual! Can you tell me what rear suspension is in that car? (who's that is?):cheers:

Not sure who's parts. But the triangulated set up was owner built and installed.

Good Idea, there's at least two cars for you to work on. :unibrow:
Wow – great work! Can you fly into PA and do the plumbing on my car? :hail:

Hey I got it !!! Maybe you guys can get a two for one on a transporter and ship'em out to Cali.

I wish it were that simple.

[awr68]

Mark, I'm a lot closer!! :yes:

[417 Motorsports]

looks killer man :thumbsup: hard lines are the only way to go

[65 347]

:thumbsup: WOW, I love the way your mind works.

[GregWeld]

Makes me want to write bad checks!

Mark -- I notice you welded on some male fittings... I built some A/C lines out of SS - (bad idea by the way - all it did was AC the headers)... and I didn't think about welding them (TIG)... I braised them on with a special flux and SS filler... Have you ever done this? I'm asking only as a "plus or minus" type question - strength - ease - or?

I think you should do "classes" -- I'd sign up!

[417 Motorsports]

hell ya!! me too!!:yes:

[bentfab]

Makes me want to write bad checks!

Mark -- I notice you welded on some male fittings... I built some A/C lines out of SS - (bad idea by the way - all it did was AC the headers)... and I didn't think about welding them (TIG)... I braised them on with a special flux and SS filler... Have you ever done this? I'm asking only as a "plus or minus" type question - strength - ease - or?

I think you should do "classes" -- I'd sign up!

Greg,

The A/C lines coming out of the condenser are silver soldered. That's the way they are designed to go together. Strength and ease? Couldn't be any easier.

I wish I could do classes too!!! I could charge up the yen yang like Ron Covell's metal classes and be a millionaire in no time. Then I can just build my own cars.:rofl:

[bentfab]

Mark, I'm a lot closer!! :yes:

Hey it would be cheaper to send your car here than those guys from PA.:woot:

[XcYZ]

Killer work as always, Mark. :cheers:

[tones2SS]

Very nice. Looks really good.:thumbsup:

[gearheads78]

very nice work

[GregWeld]

Greg,

The A/C lines coming out of the condenser are silver soldered. That's the way they are designed to go together. Strength and ease? Couldn't be any easier.
:



Good to know -- I was hoping that was the right thing to do... as it seemed to work well for me. However... I'm a DB!

I've learned to be "more careful" with the flux! Not letting it get on the tubing above the fitting makes a nicer polish job... :lol: It's the little things you learn along the way... :lol:

[sledge33]

what kind of fuel line is that?

[customcam]

Mark hows the Cuda coming along?

[bentfab]

what kind of fuel line is that?

The hard line is stainless steel 3/16 for the brakes and 1/2 & 5/8 for the fuel.

[bentfab]

Mark hows the Cuda coming along?

As soon as this Camaro is finished up were back on the Cuda. I need to get on it. Seems to me this is a popular car as of lately. Gotta get it done so I'm not dated.

[DOOM]

Mark would you ever consider coming out with a "HOW TO'' book :question:

[Ron Fox]

Nice work Mark.

What is the back tire and wheel size including the height of the tire?

Thanks.

[Payton King]

always inspiring and makes me want to bent some hardline in place of the stuff i have.

Those rims look like the new ones from Forgeline? Next time you are around that car could you post up a side shot and a close up of the wheel.

Not that you have anything else to do. LOL

[tmadden]

Show off!

[bentfab]

Nice work Mark.

What is the back tire and wheel size including the height of the tire?

Thanks.

The rear tire is a Viper tire 345/30/19. I will have to ask the owner on the rim and size. He owns a rim and tire shop out in Lancaster.

[bentfab]

Mark would you ever consider coming out with a "HOW TO'' book :question:

Funny you ask someone else asked the same question that day. I would love to just need more time. Yaaa more time.


always inspiring and makes me want to bent some hardline in place of the stuff i have.

Those rims look like the new ones from Forgeline? Next time you are around that car could you post up a side shot and a close up of the wheel.

Not that you have anything else to do. LOL


Thanks will do when I get a chance.

[bentfab]

Thought you guys would get a kick at what this stuff looks like out of the car before paint and plate. It never looks like this much when it's in the car either. And one naked shot of the engine bay with everything out.

List of what's on the table :

1: fuel system with return line
2: brake system
3: hydroboost system
4: a/c system
5: water lines
a) heater
b) radiator
6: breather system
7: clutch and radiator over flow lines
8: all hoses for each system
9 : all necessary custom brackets and hardware
10 : I think I got it covered ?

[70rs]

Nice work. But that does not look like any fun at all to put back together.:D

[GregWeld]

I can't even do paint by numbers....


:hail: :hail: :rofl:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

You do very nice work that is for sure,Bet you have a better tube bender than mine..lol :lol: What is the bike on the table in background?

[bentfab]

Nice work. But that does not look like any fun at all to put back together.:D

It's simple. Every line has a dedicated spot. It's just a matter of finding that spot again :willy:

[bentfab]

You do very nice work that is for sure,Bet you have a better tube bender than mine..lol :lol: What is the bike on the table in background?

Thanks Tracey. It's great getting a compliment from another craftsman. If I had to do an interior I would get so pissed off rubbing to peace's of fabric together it would probably start a fire.:fire:

I hope to get that super car build one day so I can send it to you. Oh I bet you I have the same bender too !!!

That's my bike that I have'nt touched in about two years.

[Vegas69]

Putting it together and stepping back and enjoying the fruits of your labor is the fun part. Lot's a bread laying on that table!

[bentfab]

[QUOTE=Vegas69;252134]Putting it together and stepping back and enjoying the fruits of your labor is the fun part. Lot's a bread laying on that table![/QUOTE


You nailed that one square on the head. Thanks :woot:

[bentfab]

Here's a few updates. Things are looking pretty cool after the plater,polisher,and coater. Still trying to finish up the car. We endded up instaling a full cage also. Being a painted car that's been a little tedius and time cunsuming I'll post some pics of the cage when it's done. Also we got one of the center consoles from the Roadster Shop. We could have made it but at the moment it was just easier to order it. Besides I wanted to check out the Roadster Shops work (good job Phil) Thanks!!! Enjoy

Mark

[bigtyme1]

Looks great Mark, What is the secret to getting stainless lines not to leak? I bought the best of everything and still getting leaks.

[Cris@JCG]

Nice!! :thumbsup:

[davin24]

where do you place the brake light switch??
and can you show a pic if you have it.

one more what fittings do you use for the brakes??? they look real nice.

thanks jr.

[garickman]

excellent work!

[HWY Nova]

That's my bike that I have'nt touched in about two years.



Mark,

Nice tube work on the Camaro..... if that's what you are into.

.... and Tracy, I've see that untouched bike in-person. I tried to get him to work on it, but he is too busy bending tubing on cars.


--Eric

[GregWeld]

Glad to see someone else has discovered the banjo fittings for the Wilwood master cylinder! They make those lines so much easier / neater to do....

I look at all these hi zoot builds (at SEMA etc) and never see them in use.

Great looking work as usual Mark!!

[bentfab]

Looks great Mark, What is the secret to getting stainless lines not to leak? I bought the best of everything and still getting leaks.
Thanks !! The secret is a good clean flare. Square cut and filled smooth. No burrs, no crap on the surface of the flare seat, and a good uniform flare. Is your tubing seamless? Some times just the littlest amount of crap on the seat will make you want to rip your hair out. So make shure it's clean !!

where do you place the brake light switch??
and can you show a pic if you have it.

one more what fittings do you use for the brakes??? they look real nice.

thanks jr.

It's the stock switch above the pedal under the dash.

If your refurring to the black fittings there Red Horse Performance. We are a dealer for them.

Mark,

Nice tube work on the Camaro..... if that's what you are into.

.... and Tracy, I've see that untouched bike in-person. I tried to get him to work on it, but he is too busy bending tubing on cars.


--Eric

The... " If that's what your into " Mafia is back

Eric why don't I just build the bike for you ? Yea good idea

[bentfab]

Glad to see someone else has discovered the banjo fittings for the Wilwood master cylinder! They make those lines so much easier / neater to do....

I look at all these hi zoot builds (at SEMA etc) and never see them in use.

Great looking work as usual Mark!!

You had to spill the beans :woot:

[Chicken Louie]

Wicked Work!!!:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Looks great Mark, What is the secret to getting stainless lines not to leak? I bought the best of everything and still getting leaks.

And when all else fails to seal the leak -- because you're a lousy plumber.... You can buy these.

http://www.purechoicemotorsports.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=187/category_id=74/home_id=74/mode=prod/prd187.htm



:woot:

[bentfab]

And when all else fails to seal the leak -- because you're a lousy plumber.... You can buy these.

http://www.purechoicemotorsports.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=187/category_id=74/home_id=74/mode=prod/prd187.htm



:woot:

Spillen more beans again !!!! :willy:

I stock those as well

[GregWeld]

Spillen more beans again !!!! :willy:

I stock those as well

Good to know! I'd rather get them from you than them! Do you also stock the banjos in SS for the Wilwood master??

Sorry - I won't spill any more secrets!

:>)

[bigtyme1]

:thumbsup: Good to know! I'd rather get them from you than them! Do you also stock the banjos in SS for the Wilwood master??

Sorry - I won't spill any more secrets!

:>)

I guess I need to place a order with Mark, Greg you know any more secrets:thumbsup:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Glad to know that we can get some stuff from you,That means if I use the same fittings and tube it will look like yours right...HA HA.I am going to finish a project that I have been putting off for awhile,plumbing,wiring,....and interior..... You have a good eye for detail and it shows:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

:thumbsup:

I guess I need to place a order with Mark, Greg you know any more secrets:thumbsup:


Yes -- and here it is....

Shhhhhhhhh..... <looking around>

If you want killer plumbing ship it to Bent Fab! :woot:

[bentfab]

Good to know! I'd rather get them from you than them! Do you also stock the banjos in SS for the Wilwood master??

Sorry - I won't spill any more secrets!

:>)
Yes

Glad to know that we can get some stuff from you,That means if I use the same fittings and tube it will look like yours right...HA HA.I am going to finish a project that I have been putting off for awhile,plumbing,wiring,....and interior..... You have a good eye for detail and it shows:thumbsup:

Thank you. If you bend tubing like you do interior i won't be in buisness any more.

Yes -- and here it is....

Shhhhhhhhh..... <looking around>

If you want killer plumbing ship it to Bent Fab! :woot:

Now your speaking my language. Thanks Greg


I do have all the goods for plumbing. If I don't stock it or am a dealer for it I'm 99% sure I know where to get it.

Thanks for all the compliments guys. Keeps me motivated do better each time around.

Mark

[bentfab]

Here's a few more updates of the plumbing. The one I like the most is the engine bay shot. Keep in mind this car has power steering, A/C & Heater, Hydroboost, and a return style fuel system. Trust me it's all there.:willy:

[bentfab]

Here's a few shots of the cage in progress. A couple before and after on the dash. The side shot is the best. When the back windows are rolled up you can't see any of the cage from the side.

[bentfab]

Last but not least. A few in progress shots of the center console. We hope Phill at the roadster Shop dosen't get to mad at what's let of there center console. Thanks for a good foundation Phill.

[Vegas69]

Outstanding work man. Where do you find the black line hose clamps? Powdercoating them? I'm redoing a few things under my hood. :unibrow: If that's a ricks tank, I'd bet you lunch that vent setup is going to piss all over anywhere close to full tank.

[bentfab]

Outstanding work man. Where do you find the black line hose clamps? Powdercoating them? I'm redoing a few things under my hood. :unibrow: If that's a ricks tank, I'd bet you lunch that vent setup is going to piss all over anywhere close to full tank.

The clamps are anodized Billet specialties. We stock all the sizes if you need some. There polish is perfect for anodizing.

The tank isn't Ricks. I think it's Rock Valley. I made my own breather system. I welded S.S. fittings on the tank w/ about a 150 degree bend of tube on the inside of the tank and then baloni cut it so it's about a 1/4 inch from the top. It also has a little vent tube at the filler neck. Hope it works :_paranoid

[Cris@JCG]

Can I borrow your tube bender??? :rofl: Great work!!

Here's a few shots of the cage in progress. A couple before and after on the dash. The side shot is the best. When the back windows are rolled up you can't see any of the cage from the side.

[radrambler]

Thanks for posting the pics..
Great job .:wow: .You really can bend up some pipe....Detail and flow is jam up.
Keep the pics coming.

Tom

[customcam]

Cool work mate! :thumbsup:

[bentfab]

Can I borrow your tube bender??? :rofl: Great work!!

Thanks for posting the pics..
Great job .:wow: .You really can bend up some pipe....Detail and flow is jam up.
Keep the pics coming.

Tom

Cool work mate! :thumbsup:

Thanks guys !!!!:D

[bentfab]

Couple of updates. The cage is pretty much wrapped up. Just need to finish welding it in. The center console needs a couple more tid bits before it's finished up. We mounted the ISIS master cell in the middle under a hidden compartment to make tunning abit simpler.

[Cris@JCG]

I guess it looks OK.. :rofl: :thumbsup:

[bentfab]

I guess it looks OK.. :rofl: :thumbsup:

What ever Mr. Camaro A.K.A Fat A$$ Bottom

ooopsseee !!! I mean Fat Bottom:willy:

[tones2SS]

That looks great.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

That is sweet .

[HWY Nova]

What do you do all day that this project is taking so long??!!??!?


--Eric

[bentfab]

What do you do all day that this project is taking so long??!!??!?


--Eric

The nerve of some people.:D

[bentfab]

What do you do all day that this project is taking so long??!!??!?


--Eric

Make more stuff !!! Like a new package tray and fire wall.

[pacificustoms]

That looks awesome! What brand of bead roller are you using?

[bentfab]

That looks awesome! What brand of bead roller are you using?

Mitler Bros. and Pullmax

[waynieZ]

Nice tin work and cage. Nice work.

[dropit69]

WOW that is some incredible work there..so clean and simple looking although im sure its not..lol..keep up the great progress

[pacificustoms]

Mitler Bros. and Pullmax

Pullmax! I forgot about all your cool tools! What's a plumbing guy doing with an ekhold, pullmax and yoder?

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Looking good! Nice console

[bentfab]

[QUOTE=pacificustoms;273275]Pullmax! I forgot about all your cool tools! What's a plumbing guy doing with an ekhold, pullmax and yoder?[/QUOTE

You should know? Being a shop owner and wanting everything perfect comes with the territory. I got lucky with the plumbing. I worked at a hose and fitting shop out of high school and started doing side jobs. One thing led to another and now I have a shop named Bent. Butttttt in the middle of all that I love building cars. I figured if I have the patience for plumbing I might have enough left for some tin work cages and everything else in between. To put it simple I take great pride in what I do.

I wish it was a Yoder!! It was a Metal Craft power hammer I sold it last summer though. One of these days I'll get a Yoder or Pettingel.

Mark

[pacificustoms]

[QUOTE=pacificustoms;273275]Pullmax! I forgot about all your cool tools! What's a plumbing guy doing with an ekhold, pullmax and yoder?[/QUOTE

You should know? Being a shop owner and wanting everything perfect comes with the territory. I got lucky with the plumbing. I worked at a hose and fitting shop out of high school and started doing side jobs. One thing led to another and now I have a shop named Bent. Butttttt in the middle of all that I love building cars. I figured if I have the patience for plumbing I might have enough left for some tin work cages and everything else in between. To put it simple I take great pride in what I do.

I wish it was a Yoder!! It was a Metal Craft power hammer I sold it last summer though. One of these days I'll get a Yoder or Pettingel.

Mark

I understand, just pulling your leg and keeping you on your toes...

Now I'm collecting tubing benders!

[BigRatCamaro]

Very nice work indeed you got that car looking great love the way you did the tubing and the cage awesome:hail: :cheers:

[bentfab]

[QUOTE=bentfab;273324]

I understand, just pulling your leg and keeping you on your toes...

Now I'm collecting tubing benders!

Come on!!! Now I'm ganna have compation :willy:


Very nice work indeed you got that car looking great love the way you did the tubing and the cage awesome:hail: :cheers:

Customer wanted alittle more easy access getting in and out.

[scherp69]

Amazing work Mark!! Do you have any pics of how you connected the brake line along along the rear housing to the lines along the frame rail? I think I know how you have it plumbed from the photos you have, but hoping to see one with the braided line connected. Also, what brand of fittings are you using? Thanks.

[bentfab]

Here's the finished peace welded in

[toastermagnet]

Here's the finished peace welded in



Darn, I cant see any of the images in this post at all! do they get deleted after a while? or am I just plain losing my mind???

[bentfab]

Darn, I cant see any of the images in this post at all! do they get deleted after a while? or am I just plain losing my mind???

Not sure why they all disappeared?

I think these are the pics we were talking about. The final shots on the rear fire wall and package tray.

Any other pics you want to see. Just let me know?

Mark

[214Chevy]

I was told....whatever pic hosting site you use to link your pics to this site, the user usually changes something like his settings on the hosting site. Then the change will lose all links. I know the old Photobucket would prompt you and tell you that doing "this" (whatever the change) will erase all pics that have been linked. I don't know wht the new, piece of $h!t Photobucket will do...I hate it.

[toastermagnet]

Not sure why they all disappeared?

I think these are the pics we were talking about. The final shots on the rear fire wall and package tray.

Any other pics you want to see. Just let me know?

Mark

Thanks Mark, the work you do is incredible!

Im in the process of doing all stainless lines in my 69 Camaro (Ever since I saw the work you did on the F-Bomb, I wanted to do the same!) and was interested to see how you did it on this '69? I Hate to be a PITA, but any chance you would post up the pics again?

Cheers,

Steve...

[bentfab]

Thanks Mark, the work you do is incredible!

Im in the process of doing all stainless lines in my 69 Camaro (Ever since I saw the work you did on the F-Bomb, I wanted to do the same!) and was interested to see how you did it on this '69? I Hate to be a PITA, but any chance you would post up the pics again?

Cheers,

Steve...

Thanks for the props Steve

Here's a hand full of pics from the car

[bentfab]

More....

[bentfab]

More....

[syborg tt]

Looks very very nice.

[bentfab]

Looks very very nice.

Why thank you Marty.

Your car was looking pretty bitchen too!

[bentfab]

Two more

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice work Mark!

[syborg tt]

Why thank you Marty.

Your car was looking pretty bitchen too!

Thanks Mark that means a lot coming from you. There are a couple shop in California that I would love to work with and you are definitely one of them.

Maybe on version 4 of my car when we go for Street Machine of the year I will fly you out to Kenny's for a week. Trust me it's never a dull moment in Arkansas.

[bentfab]

Nice work Mark!

Thanks Ron

Thanks Mark that means a lot coming from you. There are a couple shop in California that I would love to work with and you are definitely one of them.

Maybe on version 4 of my car when we go for Street Machine of the year I will fly you out to Kenny's for a week. Trust me it's never a dull moment in Arkansas.


Hey man, if you want a pat on the back...Ya have to give them out as well...


Didn't we talk about all this flying out business before? It's cheaper for you to send the car. Street Machine of The Year equals :G-Dub:

Besides Kenny dos'nt haven't anything better to do and from the looks of his tow rig it would work to your benifit.:lmao:

Heck! I would even let Kenny and you spend the night at my house



Mark

[syborg tt]

Thanks Ron

Hey man, if you want a pat on the back...Ya have to give them out as well...


Didn't we talk about all this flying out business before? It's cheaper for you to send the car. Street Machine of The Year equals :G-Dub:

Besides Kenny dos'nt haven't anything better to do and from the looks of his tow rig it would work to your benifit.:lmao:

Heck! I would even let Kenny and you spend the night at my house

Mark

All we get is one night ????

[68/Camaro]

More....

Mark,
Nice work being done here!! :cheers:

[bentfab]

Mark,
Nice work being done here!! :cheers:


:thankyou:


All we get is one night ????

No... just the first night's free!!:mock:

[Al Moreno]

Mark beautiful work as always!:clap:

Almost a shame that you covering all that pluming, I love it!

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/69Camaro_zpsa36155e2.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/AL7319/media/69Camaro_zpsa36155e2.jpg.html)

[bentfab]

Mark beautiful work as always!:clap:

Almost a shame that you covering all that pluming, I love it!

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/AL7319/69Camaro_zpsa36155e2.jpg (http://s1231.photobucket.com/user/AL7319/media/69Camaro_zpsa36155e2.jpg.html)

:thankyou: Al!

I've always enjoyed hiding the plumbing. I try and make the motors look like they don't run. Let the motor do the talking not all the crap around it. Because when you do see it ,it pulls you in for more. Also when you stand back and look at this particular motor. All you see is polish not realizing this 900+HP motor has power steering,A/C,heat,power brakes,and a vacuum pump. Would you have noticed all that if wasn't pointed out?

Keeping it simple is always the hardest to pull off.


Mark

[Vince@Meanstreets]

your work inspires me to try harder. After my last build I will never use another inverted flare nut on my brake lines.

Lover your work.

[bentfab]

your work inspires me to try harder. After my last build I will never use another inverted flare nut on my brake lines.

Lover your work.

:thankyou:

[69 muscle]

No doubt Mark does outstanding work.....thats why he is doing my 3rd car with him.......he really pays attention to detail! Thanks Mark and keep up the good work.

[toastermagnet]

Two more

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE Mark!

Definatly something to aspire to mate!

What size fuel supply line are you using? I had to go with 5/8", but couldnt get a bender to do it so I had to make my own... 5/8: on a 3" radius, works a treat.

Thanks again man!:thumbsup:

Steve...

[fleetus macmullitz]

Wow Mark!

You certainly never hired anyone named Bubba to work there, didya?



:sarcasm_smiley:

[GregWeld]

Steller work as always! The man can bend some tubes....

[cjfirstgen]

Very nice work!

[tubbed69]

that sure is one heck of a job hiding the plumbing,love the clean look

[bentfab]

No doubt Mark does outstanding work.....thats why he is doing my 3rd car with him.......he really pays attention to detail! Thanks Mark and keep up the good work.

:thankyou: :king:

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE Mark!

Definatly something to aspire to mate!

What size fuel supply line are you using? I had to go with 5/8", but couldnt get a bender to do it so I had to make my own... 5/8: on a 3" radius, works a treat.

Thanks again man!:thumbsup:

Steve...

:thankyou: Yeah it was 5/8 feed and a 1/2 return

Wow Mark!

You certainly never hired anyone named Bubba to work there, didya?



:sarcasm_smiley:

I should have called them Bubba! That's why they don't work here any more.

Steller work as always! The man can bend some tubes....

:thankyou: It's just like walking the :walkingdog:

Very nice work!

:thankyou:

that sure is one heck of a job hiding the plumbing,love the clean look

Thanks! That's where most of the time go's. It's not really the bending it's pulling a line in and out 10-15 times that's not fun. Just to hide it all. Go figure!