Info needed: Ford F-15A CMP truck- brake line- chassis front

[Jacques Reed]

Good Day,

In the course of stripping down a recently acquired parts truck I noticed this chassis brake line leading to the front axle hose.

What caught my attention, besides the fact that it was still there, was that it wasn't the usual badly bent up bit of tubing and it was clipped to the chassis with a type of clip and bolt I have seen used on other parts of Ford CMP's. It also seemed very well made; neat smooth bends, and good alignment. That is not the usual thing you find on a hydraulic line that has been replaced in the bush.

The joiner has me concerned however. I would have thought the original was one piece. I was able to bend up a front brake line and get it through the chassis in one piece. I could see however two pieces would make it a lot easier. I used a joiner on the rear chassis brake line however. Another example I saw used one there and I found it impossible to make the rear brake line in one piece and get it through the various holes in the chassis.

So the question is: have I got a good original brake line for a pattern or just a well made replacement?

Cheers,