1987 Mustang 2.3 help

76_Cobraii_mustang · May 10, 2022

So I was parting this car out. It was running and driving. Someone was interested in thw quarter panel. I cut it off without getting a deposit. They them ghosted me. My mistake for not getting a deposit. With the price of gas I was going to use this drive terrain. Right now the car isn’t near my shop. I want to get it running and moving again so I can drive it to the shop for dismantling. It seems when I cut the quarter I cut these two lines. I am having a hard time figuring out what they go to. The seem to have went through the frame or toque box originally. If someone could tell me what these do I would appreciate it. Pics would be great as well
The car is a 87 convertible 2.3
These lines are near the rear passenger torque box

Mustang5L5 · May 10, 2022

Need a pic from further back to get bearings.

Looks like rear brake line and evap line but it’s been a while since I e poked around a 2.3

76_Cobraii_mustang · May 10, 2022

Here are some more pics
It is hard to see but they are right in the middle of the torque box

Mustang5L5 · May 10, 2022

Is one of those plastic?

If so, my original guess stands. Plastic tube from gas tank vent to charcoal canister and the other looks to be the brake line to the rear

General karthief · May 10, 2022

Hit the brake peddle

76_Cobraii_mustang · May 10, 2022

I will try to hit the pedal when I go to the shop this weekend
They are both steel lines
Thanks for the help

vristang · May 11, 2022

I 'think' I recall my evap line switching to steel at one point.

I'm pretty sure you cut the evap and brake line...

If it isn't a long trip, a tow would be much safer than trying to rig the brake line to drive it in its current condition...

Mustang5L5 · May 11, 2022

vristang said:
I 'think' I recall my evap line switching to steel at one point.

I took a look under my car and you are right. It does turn to metal for a short run.

76_Cobraii_mustang · May 11, 2022

Oh ok
It is really just a drive across my
Property. The front brakes are still hooked up and should be good enough to move it across my property.

General karthief · May 11, 2022

Sooooo, maybe a donut or two are not out of the question?

76_Cobraii_mustang · May 11, 2022

I mean
Its a 4 cylinder
Thats asking a lot!

Mustang5L5 · May 12, 2022

Pinch the brake line closed, then fold it over and clamp it with a vice grip. Should work well enough for yard driving the car

I know a guy who used to commute to work in a car where he had done this exact thing

vristang · May 12, 2022

Definitely need to crimp or otherwise cap off the open line…. Open loop hydraulic systems don’t typically function as desired.

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