fixing/securing brake pipes

Rorie said:

My 90 came with a 'new' galvy chassis. the brake pipes are messy and go almost line of sight from one place to the next. They are also just cable tied onto the chassis.

Whats the best way to secure them? I can see you get clips, but that would mean drilling into the chassis and bulkhead to pop them in? Is that the best thing to do?

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Al2O3 said:

I didn't drill my galv chassis either. I cut some squares out of thick ali plate, drilled hole in the centre and Araldited brake pipe clips in to them. Then Araldited these to the chassis. Don't know why I painted them the body colour
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mick 1986 said:

Did you paint your chassis? I would be worried the paint on mine will give up and leave the pipes dangling loose.

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Al2O3 said:

No, I left mine galv. Just make slightly bigger squares to create a bigger bonding area. Won't take much and if you aren't too tight on the spacing of the clips it'll be ok I reckon. The paint should have a good hold anyway.

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mick 1986 said:

You have made me doubt drilling the chassis now. I have drilled holes for clearance already, tank strap securing bolts, and front spring turret rings. I’m wondering if a rivnut in an existing hole is a better way than drilling?

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Al2O3 said:

Mine already had holes for the turrets and tank fixings.
For the brake pipes I just thought why drill through the galv when I don't need to.

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jamesmartin said:

i tap out any threaded holes and drill the others, galv doesnt need to completely coat like paint to stop rot, you could use galvafroid paint or spray can if so minded

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mick 1986 said:

That’s basically what I have done.

How do you normally attach the brake and fuel lines on the rebuilds? Do you use the plastic clips?

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