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65chevysub · 03-21-2016, 07:24 PM

Does anyone make a moulded upper radiator hose for a 283 anymore? I called Autozone, O'Reilly, and NAPA today and all they carry are the flex type. Does anyone know if Rock Auto or others might have moulded type?
Thanks in advance

**The Rocknrod** · 03-21-2016, 08:13 PM

The Truck Shop in Orange, CA has them.

chevyrestoguy · 03-21-2016, 10:43 PM

Gates part# 20676 (1970-1972 Monte Carlo with 350) works great. You have to cut about15 inches off the "long" end, but it worked great for me. I am running a 1991 350 with the factory serpentine belt setup, with an aftermarket radiator that has the inlet/outlet in the factory location. If you look at my '64 build thread, there's a picture of the hose . It's about three pages from the end.

**Captainfab** · 03-22-2016, 12:59 AM

What hose is going to depend on which thermostat housing you have. If you have the original style which points straight ahead and upwards, you will want hose #20607 from Car Quest. Some other manufacturers/resellers use the same numbers.

For the angled thermostat housing, I have had success with the upper hose for a '68 Camaro with the small/short radiator.

The original upper 'hose' assembly consisted of a formed steel tube connected at each end with a short straight section of hose.

**chevy2tom** · 03-22-2016, 06:10 AM

Napa 8726, not sure what it's for but it worked for me, fyi the hose on the intake is what I cut of

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63burban · 03-22-2016, 09:57 AM

With an angled thermostat housing, I used 1974 Chevy truck V8 hoses upper and lower and cut a bit off.

65chevysub · 03-22-2016, 11:54 AM

Thanks everybody. NAPA here only carries the flex also and we dont have Carquest/Big A anymore. I will see if any of them can special order one of your suggestions.
Thanks again. I appreciate it

markeb01 · 03-22-2016, 12:16 PM

I'm using a Napa Auto molded upper hose. It has the straight ahead thermostat housing and the tube enters the radiator straight in the center. Part number is NBH 7240 and cost me $13.95.

03-21-2016, 07:24 PM	#1
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,382	moulded radiator hoses Does anyone make a moulded upper radiator hose for a 283 anymore? I called Autozone, O'Reilly, and NAPA today and all they carry are the flex type. Does anyone know if Rock Auto or others might have moulded type? Thanks in advance

03-21-2016, 10:43 PM	#3
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: moulded radiator hoses Gates part# 20676 (1970-1972 Monte Carlo with 350) works great. You have to cut about15 inches off the "long" end, but it worked great for me. I am running a 1991 350 with the factory serpentine belt setup, with an aftermarket radiator that has the inlet/outlet in the factory location. If you look at my '64 build thread, there's a picture of the hose . It's about three pages from the end. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

03-22-2016, 12:59 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: moulded radiator hoses What hose is going to depend on which thermostat housing you have. If you have the original style which points straight ahead and upwards, you will want hose #20607 from Car Quest. Some other manufacturers/resellers use the same numbers. For the angled thermostat housing, I have had success with the upper hose for a '68 Camaro with the small/short radiator. The original upper 'hose' assembly consisted of a formed steel tube connected at each end with a short straight section of hose. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-22-2016, 06:10 AM	#5
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: moulded radiator hoses Napa 8726, not sure what it's for but it worked for me, fyi the hose on the intake is what I cut off

03-22-2016, 09:57 AM	#6
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: moulded radiator hoses With an angled thermostat housing, I used 1974 Chevy truck V8 hoses upper and lower and cut a bit off.

03-21-2016, 08:13 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: moulded radiator hoses The Truck Shop in Orange, CA has them. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-22-2016, 11:54 AM	#7
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,382	Re: moulded radiator hoses Thanks everybody. NAPA here only carries the flex also and we dont have Carquest/Big A anymore. I will see if any of them can special order one of your suggestions. Thanks again. I appreciate it

03-22-2016, 12:16 PM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: moulded radiator hoses I'm using a Napa Auto molded upper hose. It has the straight ahead thermostat housing and the tube enters the radiator straight in the center. Part number is NBH 7240 and cost me $13.95. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502



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