Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Jacques Reed]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Jacques, I've seen that joiner before too.

On the rear, yours is almost correct, but you'll see there is a threaded hole just under the spring on the axle which is for a securing clamp where the pipe should go. That way there is less risk of crushing the pipe when reversing.

Hi Keith,

Thanks for your photo and info. Should have known you would have a photo of an original rear diff brake line setup!

I noticed that hole on the diff spring plate and laboriously removed the broken bolt and cleaned up the threads in it years ago. Had a hunch it may have clamped the brake lines but without any original to compare went by previous owners "artistic license" regarding the rear diff lines.

That joiner too was also used on the truck for the rear chassis brake line on the truck with the non-standard rear diff brake lines. I assumed it was done by the previous owner to make the 90 degree turn to the master cylinder easier. Can anyone confirm if those joiners were a standard fitment from the factory or a later civillian modification?

Anyway Bundy tubing is cheap so I might bend up a new set of rear lines based on your photo and other info here. Will be an expert in doing double flares by the time I am done!