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[Too Many Projects]

Well that stinks, that the nut had to be such a PITA for you. Replacing a 1 piece brake, or fuel, line is nearly impossible with the body on. Can be done, but usually involves removing body bolts and lifting the body some.
Do you have access to a hydraulic double flaring tool for flaring the line on the car ? These are a wonderful tool for that and form a perfect double flare easily.
"Talking" on the internet, seems like we are just down the street and could help each other out with special tools, rather than hundreds of miles away...

[RPOLS3]

Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

Do you have access to a hydraulic double flaring tool for flaring the line on the car ?

My brother just got a new deluxe flaring tool that I'm sure he'd let me borrow.....

A friend who owns a local shop also has the means to help so I think it will work out. Thanks for the suggestions.

[67since67]

FWI, I have replaced a front to rear brake line on a '67 Chevelle, on jack stands, without lifting the body. Should be similar to a '72.

Good luck! Bill W

[RPOLS3]

Originally Posted by 67since67

FWI, I have replaced a front to rear brake line on a '67 Chevelle, on jack stands, without lifting the body. Should be similar to a '72.

Good luck! Bill W

Good to know Bill - it appears based on what I saw last night that there is one clip near the rear seat body mount that is fastened from the top and would be difficult (maybe not impossible) to remove and replace? Is that the only one?

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by RPOLS3

Good to know Bill - it appears based on what I saw last night that there is one clip near the rear seat body mount that is fastened from the top and would be difficult (maybe not impossible) to remove and replace? Is that the only one?

That is the screw I have raised the body 1/2-3/4" to remove. It also gives a little "wiggle" room to maneuver the line around. Amazing what less than an inch of clearance can do to make a job go better.

[67since67]

Originally Posted by RPOLS3

Good to know Bill - it appears based on what I saw last night that there is one clip near the rear seat body mount that is fastened from the top and would be difficult (maybe not impossible) to remove and replace? Is that the only one?

Apparently there IS a difference from '67 to the later Chevelles. Only snap-in clips for the brake line on a '67, all easily accessible. Sorry!