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Aug 5, 2006 | 09:33 AM

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Radiator Hoses

Hi - anyone have a source to get radiator hoses for conversions..??? The stock f-car hoses wont connect to my becool rad....any help would be appreciated..!! Thanx in advance guys..!! DK

Aug 5, 2006 | 12:01 PM

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Hi - anyone have a source to get radiator hoses for conversions..??? The stock f-car hoses wont connect to my becool rad....any help would be appreciated..!! Thanx in advance guys..!! DK

Be-cool radiator hoses are a nice universal option or just look at a junkyard/parts store

Aug 5, 2006 | 12:46 PM

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The parts store should have a book with all the different hoses they can get with diagrams and dimensions. I'll bet you can find one that fits perfectly.

Aug 6, 2006 | 02:29 AM

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Hi - anyone have a source to get radiator hoses for conversions..??? The stock f-car hoses wont connect to my becool rad....any help would be appreciated..!! Thanx in advance guys..!! DK

Street Rod mags are a good source for idea's. These stainless hoses come in all lengths and can bend into real tight angles. Also acts as a cooler also. My bottom hose is real tight and these work just fine. The stainless hose is 1 3/4"OD with coupling hose of 1 3/4"ID and inserts which fit into the coupling hose for different size necks. Can be found at any auto parts store.
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Aug 6, 2006 | 08:50 AM

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on my last '69, I bent some wire in the shape that I was looking for to model the hoses, and the AutoZone allowed me to browse that hose aisle in the back for about an hour to find the two that were most similar. I bought about 3 variations/similar of each the lower and top hose, brought them home and test-fit them. Then returned the ones I didn't use.

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