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69 Short Fleet · 03-30-2003, 02:49 AM

Hi to all, I've just about lost my marbles with replacing my lower rad hose (cannot find a replacement)!!!! So I'm going to get a "Coolflex Rad Hose Kit" (kinda like them anyway). Does anyone have this on there truck? (pics. and or comments would be great) And also I have to replace my "Hazard Light Knob" on my steering column and it is square (red in colour) but all the vendors sell are the black round ones??? Could it be a previous owner installed the red one or did some of our trucks come with red ones??? Thanks for your time, Doug (steering column is non tilt, non cruise control, and non automatic)

chevy2racr · 03-30-2003, 03:05 AM

mines red

Class of 69 · 03-30-2003, 12:23 PM

The red hazard knob hasn't been available from GM for many years, the black one is the replacement. I know I have seen original replacement lower(and upper) hoses listed for our trucks. I just can't remember where, and don't have the time to dig right now. Have you tryed the parts suppliers listed on the home page of this boards sponser?? If you can't find one, I'll try later when I get some time. I wanted to keep the site for my future ref also, and it's maddening that I didn't write it down at the time I saw it.

cdowns · 03-30-2003, 12:49 PM

i don't know if the 69's are the same as 71-72 but the 71-72 hoses are readily available down here in any autoparts store

Longhorn Man · 03-30-2003, 01:19 PM

The lower hose is the same, and I have bought one from a local parts store chain myself too.
Although, when you get an upper hose, ask for a '73. The hose is straigher and looks nicer.

Class of 69 · 03-30-2003, 05:15 PM

I found the source I mentioned earlier... It's Brothers Trucks. They list replacement hoses with the correct GM markings on them.... $16.00 each plus shipping.

69 Short Fleet · 03-30-2003, 07:50 PM

Thanks for all the replies!!! I'm going to my wreckers and going to bring the "HAZARD KNOB" with me and match one up, (I think I remember some 73 and up columns might have the red ones also ???) Now I now why my upper hose is different and has less bends in it, it is a 73 and up hose. Thanks again, Doug

67cst · 03-30-2003, 08:05 PM

doug, i think the hose i got on the 67 is a 72 lower rad hose but its for a 4x4 and we flipped it

03-30-2003, 02:49 AM	#1
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Coolflex Rad Hose Question? Hi to all, I've just about lost my marbles with replacing my lower rad hose (cannot find a replacement)!!!! So I'm going to get a "Coolflex Rad Hose Kit" (kinda like them anyway). Does anyone have this on there truck? (pics. and or comments would be great) And also I have to replace my "Hazard Light Knob" on my steering column and it is square (red in colour) but all the vendors sell are the black round ones??? Could it be a previous owner installed the red one or did some of our trucks come with red ones??? Thanks for your time, Doug (steering column is non tilt, non cruise control, and non automatic)

03-30-2003, 03:05 AM	#2
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	mines red __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

03-30-2003, 12:23 PM	#3
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	The red hazard knob hasn't been available from GM for many years, the black one is the replacement. I know I have seen original replacement lower(and upper) hoses listed for our trucks. I just can't remember where, and don't have the time to dig right now. Have you tryed the parts suppliers listed on the home page of this boards sponser?? If you can't find one, I'll try later when I get some time. I wanted to keep the site for my future ref also, and it's maddening that I didn't write it down at the time I saw it. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

03-30-2003, 12:49 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i don't know if the 69's are the same as 71-72 but the 71-72 hoses are readily available down here in any autoparts store __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-30-2003, 05:15 PM	#6
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	I found the source I mentioned earlier... It's Brothers Trucks. They list replacement hoses with the correct GM markings on them.... $16.00 each plus shipping. __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

03-30-2003, 01:19 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The lower hose is the same, and I have bought one from a local parts store chain myself too. Although, when you get an upper hose, ask for a '73. The hose is straigher and looks nicer.

03-30-2003, 07:50 PM	#7
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Thanks for all the replies!!! I'm going to my wreckers and going to bring the "HAZARD KNOB" with me and match one up, (I think I remember some 73 and up columns might have the red ones also ???) Now I now why my upper hose is different and has less bends in it, it is a 73 and up hose. Thanks again, Doug

03-30-2003, 08:05 PM	#8
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	doug, i think the hose i got on the 67 is a 72 lower rad hose but its for a 4x4 and we flipped it __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724



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