Vortec Upper Rad Hose?

[PapaJbbq]

I've put a Vortec from a 97-99 C1500 in my 66 with an aftermarket radiator.
I kept the serpentine drive, which (WHY??) has the AC on the left and alt on the right.
I need an upper radiator hose that will clear the AC and belt. The original had a water neck pointing to the drivers side, and a long, long hose behind the AC. I put on an adjustable neck, but the OE hose won't do.
Anyone solve this problem?

[1964FarmFreshC10]

This should probably be in the LSx Swaps section.

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by PapaJbbq

I've put a Vortec from a 97-99 C1500 in my 66 with an aftermarket radiator.
I kept the serpentine drive, which (WHY??) has the AC on the left and alt on the right.
I need an upper radiator hose that will clear the AC and belt. The original had a water neck pointing to the drivers side, and a long, long hose behind the AC. I put on an adjustable neck, but the OE hose won't do.
Anyone solve this problem?

I bend a wire to the shape I need and go to the parts store and ask if I can go in the back and check out the rad hoses to see if one matches up. Take a tape measure or ruler to check the ID.

Another option is to have a muffler shop bend a steel tube to match the shape you need and use short sections of hose at each end, like the factory did on 283 and 327 trucks.

Originally Posted by 1964FarmFreshC10

This should probably be in the LSx Swaps section.

Vortec 5.7 is a gen 1 sbc.

[PapaJbbq]

Thanks.

When you go to buy parts, it's a Gen 1.78192.