1941- 05 Cadillac Gets Permanent Parts
The last post the prep work on the frame and body was complete enough to start installing the permanent parts from the 05 donor car. The lower part of the fire wall and inner fenders still needed to be painted and I taped of the engine compartment then painted it with POR 15 Gloss Black. The anti-lock brake valve had been moved forward to clear the radiator and engine and the brake lines had to be extended to the new location by cutting the lines then make extension lines. The cut lines had to be flared in place that required some jury rigging as my double flare tool is large and designed to be used in a vice outside the car. The two rear lines were extended first. The master cylinder to anti-lock valve also had to be extended, here you can see the gap between them after they were cut. Another view of the double flare tool on the rear lines with one already finished. The master cylinder lines are now connected using 2-90 degree bends & 4 couplings. A...