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well, i think i know the answer to this but,, the owner had these lines made up,, the front brake line looks as if it goes UNDER the motor?? yet there are holes for clips along the front inner crossmember, i looked on my 41,, and YES the brake is ran along the inner front crossmember,, is his line correct?? or was a replacement from a long time ago that he had re-made into SS..

I don't know the answer definitively, but it seems a "no brainer"; no qualified engineer would ever locate a brake line below the pan where it's exposed to road hazards and damage. Not to mention, who ever heard of having to remove a brake line to remove an oil pan. I suggest someone took the easy and ill-advised way out in replacing the line.

The engine is out of my 39 Super 8 right now and the brake lines run across the cross member. I can't imagine anyone running them down as shown in the picture for the very reasons that Owen mentioned. It is an immediate target for all road trash.

I can post a close up picture of mine if you like or sent one to you via PM, just let me know.

Gene

thanks ,, like i mentioned,, i knew the answer(front inner crossmember) but with ALL the SS lines he got,, this one somewhat fit here, and i didnt disassemble this car fully. i'll make a new line, thanks jc

Here are the pictures of my car showing the brake line on the left, center, and right. Gene

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Your routing is correct inside of the front cross member. I am restoring a 41 packard coupe with a six cylinder engine and a three speed manual tranny. When I got the car there were no springs for the clutch and brake pedal return. If anyone could show me were the springs go I would be gratefull.

Thanks EJR

The engine is out of my 38 super 8 as well, I can get you pictures if you need them as well; just let me know.