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bagged91 · 06-02-2005, 03:55 PM

Ok, I need some education fella's... What is this? It's says its an "upper radiator hose pipe" but I've never heard of one. Is this an option or was it only available on certain models or ???? Are they hard to comeby as I have never seen one before.

Thanks... Joe

Putter · 06-02-2005, 03:56 PM

Got me. I look forward to an answer myself.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-02-2005, 03:57 PM

Both of my K20 and my K5 use that pipe as a portion of the upper radiatior system.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-02-2005, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Both of my K20 and my K5 use that pipe as a portion of the upper radiatior system.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-02-2005, 04:00 PM

Here's a pic of it installed.

dion · 06-02-2005, 04:07 PM

My buddy's Blazer has one, he says it's original.

Longhorn Man · 06-02-2005, 04:50 PM

all 67 - 72 4X4 trucks are supposed to have that.

K5KRAZIE · 06-02-2005, 05:10 PM

My K5 had that, I replaced it with a "regular" hose.

joelboxt · 06-02-2005, 05:19 PM

why do they make special things like that for 4x4's? why would they need them over a 2 wheel drive unit?

thats stupid.

joel

Longhorn Man · 06-02-2005, 05:21 PM

the engine is set back further, and the rubber hoses in the 60's pretty much sucked.

smokekiki · 06-02-2005, 05:40 PM

Take a look at the fan shroud in the pic.It is a lot bigger than a 2wd,to compensate for the set back engine.

724wdcopper · 06-02-2005, 06:06 PM

i had one of these. the weight of it vibrating tore the upper outlet off twice. i replaced it with rubber hose, all but a 4" section (the hose was too short), then replaced the rad with a '95 unit. almost a bolt it.

bagged91 · 06-02-2005, 07:30 PM

Ahhh. That would explain it. Well, if I ever see one in person, I will be sure to take notice... Thanks fella's... Learned something new today...

fastwillie 696969 · 06-02-2005, 07:55 PM

i need one of those for my blower motor

**Stocker** · 06-02-2005, 09:33 PM

Late to the party again, but it's on my stock '72 K20. Makes it a lot cheaper to replace the upper hose - you only need two short pieces...

cadiac · 06-02-2005, 09:42 PM

Had one on a 66 c20.

pritch · 06-02-2005, 10:07 PM

I saw one on a '71 GMC in a junk yard the other day, first time I had ever seen one, I thought maybe it was a GMC thing.

68C15 · 06-02-2005, 10:20 PM

wasnt that supposed to keep the hose out of the fan under frame twist conditions?

K5KRAZIE · 06-03-2005, 01:41 AM

Always thought it was a HD cooling system thing. Been wrong before

**special-K** · 06-03-2005, 07:09 AM

Doesn`t weigh any more than hose.More rigid.4-wheelin`is slow and and flexy.Heat build-up/soft hose.Think I`ll chrome one.

Brewski* · 06-03-2005, 08:57 AM

Powder coated mine~! Gloss black. Got new GATES hoses on both ends. LOOKS SWEET~!

724wdcopper · 06-03-2005, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Doesn`t weigh any more than hose.More rigid.4-wheelin`is slow and and flexy.Heat build-up/soft hose.Think I`ll chrome one.

no, they done weigh any more than a rubber hose, but the rubber is much more forgiving to vibration.

06-02-2005, 03:55 PM	#1
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	What is this? Never saw one before.... Ok, I need some education fella's... What is this? It's says its an "upper radiator hose pipe" but I've never heard of one. Is this an option or was it only available on certain models or ???? Are they hard to comeby as I have never seen one before. Thanks... Joe Attached Images __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

06-02-2005, 03:56 PM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Got me. I look forward to an answer myself. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

06-02-2005, 03:57 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Both of my K20 and my K5 use that pipe as a portion of the upper radiatior system. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-02-2005, 04:00 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Here's a pic of it installed. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-02-2005, 04:07 PM	#6
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	upper rad hose My buddy's Blazer has one, he says it's original. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

06-02-2005, 04:50 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	all 67 - 72 4X4 trucks are supposed to have that.

06-02-2005, 05:10 PM	#8
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	My K5 had that, I replaced it with a "regular" hose. __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

06-02-2005, 05:19 PM	#9
joelboxt 71 Cheyenne SWB Fleetside Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 403	why do they make special things like that for 4x4's? why would they need them over a 2 wheel drive unit? thats stupid. joel __________________

06-02-2005, 05:21 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	the engine is set back further, and the rubber hoses in the 60's pretty much sucked.

06-02-2005, 05:40 PM	#11
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Take a look at the fan shroud in the pic.It is a lot bigger than a 2wd,to compensate for the set back engine. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

06-02-2005, 06:06 PM	#12
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	i had one of these. the weight of it vibrating tore the upper outlet off twice. i replaced it with rubber hose, all but a 4" section (the hose was too short), then replaced the rad with a '95 unit. almost a bolt it.

06-02-2005, 07:30 PM	#13
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Ahhh. That would explain it. Well, if I ever see one in person, I will be sure to take notice... Thanks fella's... Learned something new today... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

06-02-2005, 07:55 PM	#14
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	i need one of those for my blower motor __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-02-2005, 09:33 PM	#15
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Late to the party again, but it's on my stock '72 K20. Makes it a lot cheaper to replace the upper hose - you only need two short pieces... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-02-2005, 09:42 PM	#16
cadiac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wichita, Kansas 67212 Posts: 257	Had one on a 66 c20.



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06-02-2005, 10:07 PM	#17
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	I saw one on a '71 GMC in a junk yard the other day, first time I had ever seen one, I thought maybe it was a GMC thing. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

06-02-2005, 10:20 PM	#18
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	wasnt that supposed to keep the hose out of the fan under frame twist conditions? __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

06-03-2005, 01:41 AM	#19
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	Always thought it was a HD cooling system thing. Been wrong before __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

06-03-2005, 07:09 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Doesn`t weigh any more than hose.More rigid.4-wheelin`is slow and and flexy.Heat build-up/soft hose.Think I`ll chrome one. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-03-2005, 08:57 AM	#21
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Powder coated mine~! Gloss black. Got new GATES hoses on both ends. LOOKS SWEET~!

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