Heater defrost hoses and cables - LMC vs. Brothers vs. Napa? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hpcgmc · 12-09-2012, 08:24 PM

I'm refreshing my heater and need to replace the heater hoses. Are the ones sold by Brothers and LMC any better or any different size then what I can buy at Napa? Do they have a snug fit on the heater and vent outlets, or do they need a clamp of some sort? I kind of recall having to use a clamp when I put in some aftermarket ones about 20 years ago.

I also need a set of heater control cables and a gasket set for my heater (1967 GMC non a/c). Anyone have personal experience with the LMC ones vs. Brothers?

Daddy'O · 12-09-2012, 08:35 PM

I've used Classic Parts for products you're asking about on two trucks this year - absolutely no complaints.

BigRed76 · 12-28-2012, 08:12 PM

I installed a set of LMC control cables this summer and one of them has crapped out already, poor quality in my opinion.

12-09-2012, 08:24 PM	#1
hpcgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern Cal Posts: 249	Heater defrost hoses and cables - LMC vs. Brothers vs. Napa? I'm refreshing my heater and need to replace the heater hoses. Are the ones sold by Brothers and LMC any better or any different size then what I can buy at Napa? Do they have a snug fit on the heater and vent outlets, or do they need a clamp of some sort? I kind of recall having to use a clamp when I put in some aftermarket ones about 20 years ago. I also need a set of heater control cables and a gasket set for my heater (1967 GMC non a/c). Anyone have personal experience with the LMC ones vs. Brothers? __________________ 1967 GMC 1500 SWB. Driving this truck since I was 14.

12-09-2012, 08:35 PM	#2
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Heater defrost hoses and cables - LMC vs. Brothers vs. Napa? I've used Classic Parts for products you're asking about on two trucks this year - absolutely no complaints. __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. Last edited by Daddy'O; 12-09-2012 at 08:42 PM.

12-28-2012, 08:12 PM	#3
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Heater defrost hoses and cables - LMC vs. Brothers vs. Napa? I installed a set of LMC control cables this summer and one of them has crapped out already, poor quality in my opinion. __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

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