There’s no question about the Chevrolet Trailblazer SS having high-performance potential, but can it stop equally as well? CLASSIC TUBE has just engineered this four-piece StopFlex® stainless steel replacement brake line kit to make sure it can! This kit, unlike other generic replacement kits, features a perfect factory fit with specific OEM ends and brackets, making installation a snap! Available in complete sets (#SBH6442) these braided hoses have been vigorously tested, and proved to virtually eliminate typical volumetric brake line expansion. This eliminates that “spongy” feel when applying the brakes, and provides a firmer, more responsive pedal.
Aug 14
For fans of one of America’s most popular cars, the Shelby GT 500 Mustang, CLASSIC TUBE now has D.O.T. approved braided stainless steel STOPFLEX® brake line kits. Available in complete sets (#SBH6101) these braided hoses have been vigorously tested, and proved to virtually eliminate typical volumetric brake line expansion. This eliminates a “spongy” feel when applying the brakes, and provides a firmer, more responsive pedal. These STOPFLEX® SHELBY GT 500 hose kits are exclusive to CLASSIC TUBE, and feature factory style brackets for quick, easy installation. They can be used for both street and racing applications. STOPFLEX® lines are corrosion resistant, and feature a 5-layer design using 304 stainless braided wire, Teflon® hose, and Kevlar® braid to produce the strongest brake hoses available.
Jul 19
The classic Mustang experts at CLASSIC TUBE have an exclusive new product for the 1965-’66 Mustang Fastback. This set of five TRUNK TRIM SCREW CAPS, are exact recreations of the original parts used to cover the exposed screws above the Fastback trap door. Most Fastbacks are missing these caps due to age deterioration or being damaged over the last four decades. CLASSIC TUBE has meticulously reproduced these screw-on caps from original NOS parts, and perfectly matched the factory gray color. These TRUNK TRIM SCREW CAPS (#380865-S) are the crowning touch for a concours trunk restoration, and can be ordered from CLASSIC TUBE for only $19.95 per set.
Jan 17
Looking for the next hot GM classic? They’re already here and becoming more popular every day. The 1978-’87 GM G-Body cruisers are fast becoming collectible classics. But, they are now two to three decades old and most need restoration, particularly for driving safety. CLASSIC TUBE has complete brake, fuel and transmission lines, as well as rubber and stainless braided brake hoses for your G-Body project.
Aug 20
CLASSIC TUBE has been providing pre-bent fuel line and brake line parts for GM A-body cars for decades, and now they’ve organized these individual parts into full kits for the most popular GM muscle cars. There are many variations from ’64-’72 due to emissions requirements, engine changes, carburetor changes, etc. After exhaustive research, CLASSIC TUBE has expanded their A-body kits, and now all they need is the specific information on your particular vehicle to complete your factory correct fuel line and brake line restoration. CLASSIC TUBE lines are created in the USA, on state-of-the-art CNC tube benders for 100% accuracy.
Aug 08
Classic Tube has a StopFlex® Braided Hose Kit or custom application for your domestic or import car, truck or SUV. From 1960’s muscle cars to present day luxury SUV’s, Classic Tube has it all. Individual hoses can be made to your specifications for custom applications, or pre-made hose kits shipped from Classic Tube’s comprehensive inventory! Being pro-active about brake safety can minimize the chances of brake failure, and StopFlex® is the ultimate solution. Even for off-road vehicles and motorcycles.
Jul 17
Classic Tube has all the tools and accessories necessary for almost any do-it-yourself automotive tubing project. Now, even a novice can bend and flare tubing for brake, fuel, transmission, vacuum, oil, coolant, and hydraulic, or any other hard line application. Unique tools, like the Swivel Handle Tube Bender and the Tube Straightening Tool make any job easier. The Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Kit easily fabricates single & double flares, bubble flares, push-connect flares, hose flares and GM fuel line flares from 3/16 to ½-inch OD. Tube wrenches for precise installation of your lines are recommended.
Mar 25
StopFlex® stainless braided hose kits are available for most muscle cars, and other performance vehicles, from the Sixties to present. Classic Tube has a fitment for your muscle machine, regardless if it’s equipped with non-power drum or four-wheel power disc brakes, and everything in between! Having bulletproof brake lines, particularly on a vintage performance vehicle, is simply invaluable insurance against disaster. StopFlex® brake lines are ready to install right out of the box!
Jan 22
There are some automotive hobbyists who would rather do everything themselves. While CLASSIC TUBE has a library of over 20,000 pre-bent tubing patterns, they recognize the needs of the dedicated do-it-yourselfer. Now you can create your own brake, fuel, transmission, vacuum or hydraulic lines with their bulk Stainless Steel or original equipment steel tubing coils. Available in 20-foot rolls, the Stainless comes in 1/8 to 1/2-inch OD, while the OE steel comes in 1/4 to 3/8-inch OD.
CLASSIC TUBE’s Stainless Steel tube is double annealed SAE (Society Of Automotive Engineers) 304-grade, which is easy to flare and bend. The OE steel is an annealed cold-rolled, low carbon continuously welded tube. While Stainless Steel is impervious to weather, the OE steel is protected with a two part Galfan® galvanizing with a topcoat of an aluminum rich epoxy. All CLASSIC TUBE tubing conforms to SAE J526 specifications for single wall, and SAEJ527 for double wall, double weld.
Oct 14
If you’re building a custom vehicle, such as a street rod, kit car, race car, etc., or restoring your muscle car exhaust, you need to fabricate an exhaust system. CLASSIC TUBE has mandrel-bent and straight length Stainless Steel tubing parts that can be ordered individually, or in a 12-piece DIY exhaust kit. The kit contains two 5-foot straight lengths, two 15-degree bends, two 45-degree bends, four 90-degree bends and two 180-degree bends. This kit can be ordered in 2.5-inch, 3-inch or 3.5-inch diameters.
Jul 25
There were many different combinations of factory options available on the ’64-’70 Mustang, resulting in several different brake line configurations, and CLASSIC TUBE has them all. Regardless if you have a 6-cylinder or V8, standard drum or power drum, power disc or standard disc, 8 or 9-inch rear end or factory dual exhausts, CLASSIC TUBE has the lines for your vehicle. Pre-bent in OE steel or 304 Stainless Steel, these brake lines are always a perfect fit. All Classic Tube® Mustang Pre-bent Brake Lines are CNC precision bent for 100% accuracy, and always meet or exceed S.A.E. specifications. All are Mustang Club of America certified Approved for Concours Reproduction Parts.
Jun 27
Chrysler’s Barracuda and Challenger have emerged as two of the most popular Chrysler vehicles of the early Seventies. Even the most generic versions are being restored and collected. Mopar enthusiasts count on CLASSIC TUBE’s expertise to meet the brake line needs of these muscle cars. CLASSIC TUBE® Pre-bent Brake Line Kits are precision-bent to be identical to the original factory parts, and feature the correct color-coded end fittings and spring wrap for the meticulous restorer.
Jun 03
Lightweight and fast, the 5.0L Fox Body Mustang has become a street/strip classic. But, after over two decades of use, safety upgrades are a good idea. Normal wear and tear, as well as road damage, etc., can rust, crimp or bend original lines. The Mustang experts at CLASSIC TUBE now have complete replacement Pre-bent Brake Line Kits available in OE steel or stainless steel. CLASSIC TUBE Pre-bent 5/16-inch Fuel Line, 1/4-inch Pre-bent Vapor Line and Pre-bent 1/4-inch Return Lines are already available.
Apr 24
GM’s mid-sized Chevelle SS, GTO, Buick GS and Olds 4-4-2 are now muscle car legends, milestone vehicles favored by performance enthusiasts. While sharing the same body style and certain chassis configurations, the brake lines vary depending on options. Each has it’s own characteristics. The muscle car experts at Classic Tube will create the brake line kit to exactly match your stock GM A-body vehicle whether it came equipped with a standard drum, power drum, standard disc or power disc. Big Block, Small Block, Hard Top or Convertible—CLASSIC TUBE stocks pre-bent A-body replacement brake line kits, with the correct color-coded end fittings and spring wrap, in OE Steel or Stainless Steel.
Mar 27
Using coiled tubing to make stock or custom hard lines just became easier with CLASSIC TUBE’s new Tube Straightener Tool. Most do-it-yourselfers and professional fabricators prefer to start with straight lengths to create hydraulic lines for their projects, and this handy tool accomplishes that in minutes. This tool will straighten light-wall tubing from 3/16 to 1/2-inch OD.
Using the tool is easy. Simply use the bracket to secure the tool in position with a vise. Feed the tubing into one end of the Tube Straightener and straight tubing will come out the other end. Just cut to the length you need. It’s a no brainer and this Tube Straightener Tool will save you time and money on all types of tubing fabrication projects.
Feb 25