That hydraulic flaring tool is the same one that I have. It works great.

x 10,000

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.

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!

Update on things.......got a call from Karp's this afternoon after 8 weeks and the brake distribution valve is not rebuildable, they can't get the front half apart, which explains why I could not get fluid to the front calipers. Sooooooo if anyone out there has a cast iron distribution valve for a March 72 Kansas built Chevelle with front discs I am interested....looks like the one pictured below. I will also post in the wanted section.

I had a similar looking "BENDIX" brake valve rebuilt for my brother's 73 Z28.
The company had never done the style before SO I sent 2 valves ONE for them to experiment with and the original from the car. Told them I didn't care what they did to the additional valve, I didn't get the "experimental valve returned but did get the original rebuilt for about $100. I know of at least one other Nasty Z28 board member who also had their vavle rebuilt by Old Auto Restorations.

Old Auto Restorations
James Ament
308 Cambridge Lane
Lititz, PA 17543

Jake I could not find the one I have somewhere.....I did remembered I have a frame from an Arlington built 72 W Code January Date that you are more than welcome to if you would like to give it a try.

Sure! Thank you very much. I'll PM you with my information. Appreciate it.

Big shout out to Joe Farrow (72convSS454) - he found a valve and sent it to me no charge. Thank you very much Joe! Much appreciated.

Off to the rebuilder's in hopes we can make this one work.

Awesome!!