Frozen and fragile. That's really what we're dealing with on 50 plus year old cars. I've conceded the outcome on four projects I start on my 1960 Thunderbird. 1 in 4 projects work perfect, 2 in 4 work out, but not according to plan, and in 1 out of 4 I bust something else which many times is beyond anything I've done or have the facilities to complete.
I planned to change the rear brake hose. Sprayed CRC and waited 30 minutes, supported it from behind, and held it down with vice gripes. Busted the junction block attachment to the differential, and twisted the brake lines pretty good while using a line wrench.
BTW the Raybestos hose is made in China by Sunsong.
So now while I'm getting a custom exhaust, I asked the shop to do the brake lines and transmission lines. Of course I will request their opinion on anything else while they're at this.
I love working on cars, but 58 year old cars present a different set of circumstances that try my expertise and physical capabilities.
Dean
I planned to change the rear brake hose. Sprayed CRC and waited 30 minutes, supported it from behind, and held it down with vice gripes. Busted the junction block attachment to the differential, and twisted the brake lines pretty good while using a line wrench.
BTW the Raybestos hose is made in China by Sunsong.
So now while I'm getting a custom exhaust, I asked the shop to do the brake lines and transmission lines. Of course I will request their opinion on anything else while they're at this.
I love working on cars, but 58 year old cars present a different set of circumstances that try my expertise and physical capabilities.
Dean
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