305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
 

Merry Christmas Everyone!
I am restoring a 1967 GMC 1/2 ton pickup with a 305 V6. I have to replace a leaking lower radiator hose (see three attached photos). As expected, I'm not finding one as I search the web. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

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I would take the old hose down to the local parts store and see what they have hanging up in the store room. Done that many time on my LS swaps. NAPA has been good but I've had the best luck with Oreilly's.

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That hose has some crazy bends, I lucked out and found a NOS one on ebay a while back. Google part #3898869.

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I love that engine.

I've done the same thing as LS Short Box. If you have a friendly counter person at O'Reilly, they might let you wander through the hoses and see if you can find a close match.

Oh, and ditch the flex fan... also known as the flying Ginsu fan.

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I think you need a NAPA NBH 7377 or Gates 20617:

https://www.jegs.com/i/Gates/465/206...x9wLiRqDxQANfO

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Hey do you have the part number for that GMC Valve Cover Plaid Spray Paint?
I wanna redo the valve covers on the 350 V8 in my '71 Jimmy.

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Thanks everyone for your help in finding that radiator hose. I have a couple of great leads to pursue! As you'll see in the attached photos, the engine bay is just about complete. I've got about 200 miles on the rebuilt 305. It purrs like a kitten! I needed a break and putting it in winter storage is just what I needed (yup, I live in Minnesota!)
Regarding the plaid valve covers, check out this link: https://6066gmcclub.com/archive/index.php/t-49123.html
Enjoy the Holidays!
Tom

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:lol: I'd like to do that on my truck. Buncha people would look pretty puzzled to see that paint scheme on a BBC. I love that plaid!

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So at one time that engine went soooooooo fast that it went plaid?

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:lol: ^ What's that, like "ludicrous" speed?

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Those valve covers were one year only, I think '64. The 'Scotch Plaid' pattern was supposed to emphasize the fuel economy of the new 305E version of the V-6. Yeah, kind of a joke but they look really cool. The pattern is actually printed right on the valve cover.

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Was 63 only. Its a vinyl like covering.

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You are right, '63. I have seen some in poor shape and the pattern was coming off like flaking paint. I have also seen some in great condition too.

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https://www.fractalcamo.com/store/p8...r_Pattern.html

Hydrodip pattern is available here looks like.

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Interesting! Yeah, I am Bob Bray and I am on the 6066gmcguy website. I remember that discussion about the plaid valve covers some years back. We never did find out for sure what the true story was.