Can A/C shops make custom hoses out of old hose ends?
07-08-2011, 08:27 AM
#1
Can A/C shops make custom hoses out of old hose ends? I know I should be asking a hose shop, but other than the two that were referred by other board members I don't know who to go to. Stuart Hose doesn't do any aluminum brazing, and the guy at Kims Hose was in a rush and while he said he could do it I am a little worried he didn't exactly know what I want.
I tried buying a bunch of hose and fittings from a site called docs blocks but after placing the order I got an email saying that about half what I ordered is out of stock with no eta.
So back to the drawing board. I figure since I have all of the hoses, they just don't fit length/bend wise, I could have a company cut the hose ends off my current lines, braze them to a bradlock fitting, then just have them make them the right lengths. Seems simple enough to me, but I don't know much about the process. Below you will find pictures of all the ends that I'd need cut off and made into custom lines.
Also, Kims said about $40 per line, is this reasonable? Any other suggestions, preferably a place open on saturdays.
Lastly, is there anything wrong with mounting an accumulator on it's side?
I tried buying a bunch of hose and fittings from a site called docs blocks but after placing the order I got an email saying that about half what I ordered is out of stock with no eta.
So back to the drawing board. I figure since I have all of the hoses, they just don't fit length/bend wise, I could have a company cut the hose ends off my current lines, braze them to a bradlock fitting, then just have them make them the right lengths. Seems simple enough to me, but I don't know much about the process. Below you will find pictures of all the ends that I'd need cut off and made into custom lines.
Also, Kims said about $40 per line, is this reasonable? Any other suggestions, preferably a place open on saturdays.
Lastly, is there anything wrong with mounting an accumulator on it's side?
07-08-2011, 08:28 AM
#2
I am wondering if someone can cut the current hoses then braze a beadlock fitting to them, the make/crimp new hose to that.
Basically braze something like this to the current pipe right before the fitting then just make the hose the correct length and crimp.
Basically braze something like this to the current pipe right before the fitting then just make the hose the correct length and crimp.
07-08-2011, 09:15 AM
#5
In my imagination they could just cut off the end with about 1 inch of pipe then just braze on a bead lock fitting then crimp on a hose to that.
07-08-2011, 10:03 AM
#7
If you still want to get fittings, you might try these folks. I talked to them over the phone a couple months ago and they were very helpful in explaining how I could size up their hose kits and then take them to a local shop to crimp the ends in the right orientations. They have individual fittings, bulk hose, adapters, manifolds, etc.
http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/ac/ac-hose-kits-85.php
http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/ac/ac-hose-kits-85.php
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07-08-2011, 11:53 AM
#8
If you still want to get fittings, you might try these folks. I talked to them over the phone a couple months ago and they were very helpful in explaining how I could size up their hose kits and then take them to a local shop to crimp the ends in the right orientations. They have individual fittings, bulk hose, adapters, manifolds, etc.
dville, if you really want to get new hoses, you're going to have to invest a little time and effort to visit a local hose shop. Using the phone to do your shopping isn't going to work in this case, they really need to see what fittings/hoses you have to work with before they can give you an accurate price.
07-08-2011, 01:35 PM
#10
What are you paying for this? I called a few places but they all said "bring it in" and I don't want to was my time if it is not possible.
In my imagination they could just cut off the end with about 1 inch of pipe then just braze on a bead lock fitting then crimp on a hose to that.
In my imagination they could just cut off the end with about 1 inch of pipe then just braze on a bead lock fitting then crimp on a hose to that.
If you are up to it, brazing fittings is not that hard. See the how to videos on docsblocks.com
07-08-2011, 05:25 PM
#11
Where are you located? I have a place near me that does this type of thing. If you're in the KC area I can pass on their contact information.
I've been told NAPA does them, but not all stores. I've not verified this as I already have a source.
Old Geezer's method works too.
Most hot rod shops can either build hoses or know someone who can because they do conversions all the time.
I've been told NAPA does them, but not all stores. I've not verified this as I already have a source.
Old Geezer's method works too.
Most hot rod shops can either build hoses or know someone who can because they do conversions all the time.
07-08-2011, 06:42 PM
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If you still want to get fittings, you might try these folks. I talked to them over the phone a couple months ago and they were very helpful in explaining how I could size up their hose kits and then take them to a local shop to crimp the ends in the right orientations. They have individual fittings, bulk hose, adapters, manifolds, etc.
http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/ac/ac-hose-kits-85.php
http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/ac/ac-hose-kits-85.php
Got sent back a new hose set with new ends on the TPI side and the original compressor end for the LS1 for $85 shipped a week later.
Kevin D.
