Build Thread: 1937 LaSalle / Family Hot Rod

[37 Caddy]

Joe - Speaking of the master cylinder. What did you do to mount a brake pedal arm? I bought this setup before I knew better about the frame and I am planning on fabricating and then bolting a bracket and brake arm pivot to the x-frame. I plan on cutting up and using parts from the setup I purchased. See pic

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[37 Caddy]

It has been a month since the last post, but I don't have much to show in the way of progress. I am slowly cleaning and painting portions of the frame. I have started working on the brake lines because it allows me some sense of accomplishment. I am starting to bolt on parts Santa brought me including: power steering lines, brake lines, brake hoses, and I am really looking forward to putting the new Olds/Caddy style air cleaner I got.

Once I started mounting the power steering hoses I came to find I had an extra low pressure port on my pump. I forgot the Suburban had a hydroboost setup. So I swapped it out for a non-hydroboost pump. It was only $50 and well worth it so I wouldn't have to rig up some cap or whatzit to make it work.

Quick question: I got the brake lines back to the rear hose that splits out to the rear drums and found out the hoses are not 3/8-24. I am guessing they are AN-3. Can anyone confirm what size adapter I likely need to make the connection?

Thanks. It is good to be back.

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[37 Caddy]

I am running the lines for my front brakes, does it matter if the brake lines from the front tee to the front discs are different lengths?

Jay

[Dave Severson]

I am running the lines for my front brakes, does it matter if the brake lines from the front tee to the front discs are different lengths?

Jay

That's some great progress Jay!!!! The length of the lines from the tee to the calipers can be different, no problem. The fluid supply is constant and the pressure will be applied equally to each caliper.....

Sometimes progress can only be measured by the amount of gunk you sweep up off the floor at the end of the day!!!!!!