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Afirehawk1 · 03-13-2017, 03:59 PM

I am running a 1967 - 396 with a short water pump and an engineering cooling products radiator (speed cool); any suggestions on findings radiator hoses that would work?

vin63 · 03-13-2017, 05:39 PM

Do you have an older, independent auto parts store near you that will allow you to look in the back or stockroom for a couple of hoses that have the correct basic bends and contours (you may have to trim what you find)? I usually draw out the length and note the bends that I need, and there is an old Napa store near me that has hundreds of hoses that I can pick through. I recently had to do this for a Pontiac restoration project where there are no longer any refrenceable part numbers.

If not, the other route that I take is making mine from leftover steel J- and U-bend tubing, making pie cuts, and welding them together for the compound bends. I did this for my C10 (radiator tubing between my zoomies) and my old Super Gas drag car, using short pieces of hose for the connections:

Afirehawk1 · 03-13-2017, 06:40 PM

Good info
Thanks

**Captainfab** · 03-13-2017, 11:35 PM

Depending on what radiator you are running, you may be able to make use of the hoses for a '68-'71 C10/20/30with a 396/402. When I put the 454 in my '66 Suburban, I did the same thing Vin63 said. I went to a local auto parts store and hunted thru a bunch of hoses until I found a couple I could cut up and make work.

conquistador · 03-14-2017, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Depending on what radiator you are running, you may be able to make use of the hoses for a '68-'71 C10/20/30with a 396/402. When I put the 454 in my '66 Suburban, I did the same thing Vin63 said. I went to a local auto parts store and hunted thru a bunch of hoses until I found a couple I could cut up and make work.

I just had a new radiator installed and my mechanic said he used late 60's Camarillo hoses. You might check with that. The looked like they belonged on the engine.
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Afirehawk1 · 03-14-2017, 10:08 AM

Ok now im puzzled
What the heck is a Camarillo?

**PGSigns** · 03-14-2017, 11:35 AM

It's a city in California. Must make hoses there.
Jimmy

Mackie · 03-14-2017, 01:14 PM

Gotta love auto-correct.

Camarillo is the home of that Horrible Fright Co

61K10 · 03-14-2017, 01:15 PM

a pic of your rad and the size of the outlets would help. I would say BB chevelle 66-67. might have to trim some, if they fit the outlets.

forestb · 03-14-2017, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afirehawk1

Ok now im puzzled
What the heck is a Camarillo?

Just in case you are still stumped I think he meant Camaro. But you might already know that.

Afirehawk1 · 03-14-2017, 08:32 PM

Great info gang. Many thanks!!

conquistador · 03-15-2017, 07:30 AM

Sorry, you are right, I meant Camaro. Fat fingers, little keyboard, and I have invented Chevy's next smart car the Camarillo.

Afirehawk1 · 03-15-2017, 08:40 AM

Im a Camaro guy at heart
Many thanks

03-13-2017, 03:59 PM	#1
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Radiator Hoses I am running a 1967 - 396 with a short water pump and an engineering cooling products radiator (speed cool); any suggestions on findings radiator hoses that would work?

03-13-2017, 05:39 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Radiator Hoses Do you have an older, independent auto parts store near you that will allow you to look in the back or stockroom for a couple of hoses that have the correct basic bends and contours (you may have to trim what you find)? I usually draw out the length and note the bends that I need, and there is an old Napa store near me that has hundreds of hoses that I can pick through. I recently had to do this for a Pontiac restoration project where there are no longer any refrenceable part numbers. If not, the other route that I take is making mine from leftover steel J- and U-bend tubing, making pie cuts, and welding them together for the compound bends. I did this for my C10 (radiator tubing between my zoomies) and my old Super Gas drag car, using short pieces of hose for the connections: __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

03-13-2017, 06:40 PM	#3
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: Radiator Hoses Good info Thanks

03-13-2017, 11:35 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: Radiator Hoses Depending on what radiator you are running, you may be able to make use of the hoses for a '68-'71 C10/20/30with a 396/402. When I put the 454 in my '66 Suburban, I did the same thing Vin63 said. I went to a local auto parts store and hunted thru a bunch of hoses until I found a couple I could cut up and make work. __________________ 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

03-14-2017, 10:08 AM	#6
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: Radiator Hoses Ok now im puzzled What the heck is a Camarillo?

03-14-2017, 11:35 AM	#7
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Radiator Hoses It's a city in California. Must make hoses there. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-14-2017, 01:14 PM	#8
Mackie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WNC Posts: 226	Re: Radiator Hoses Gotta love auto-correct. Camarillo is the home of that Horrible Fright Co __________________ `63 C-10 Shortwide Roller 305 LT1 cam, Eddy 500 T5

03-14-2017, 01:15 PM	#9
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Radiator Hoses a pic of your rad and the size of the outlets would help. I would say BB chevelle 66-67. might have to trim some, if they fit the outlets. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

03-14-2017, 08:32 PM	#11
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: Radiator Hoses Great info gang. Many thanks!!

03-15-2017, 07:30 AM	#12
conquistador Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 15	Re: Radiator Hoses Sorry, you are right, I meant Camaro. Fat fingers, little keyboard, and I have invented Chevy's next smart car the Camarillo.

03-15-2017, 08:40 AM	#13
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: Radiator Hoses Im a Camaro guy at heart Many thanks



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