Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Clyde65** · 02-23-2011, 12:24 PM

I am wondering what radiator your using and what lower/upper hoses your using

Thanks!

gostranger · 02-23-2011, 12:52 PM

i am going to use the stainless flex hoses they are all over ebay!!

**Clyde65** · 02-23-2011, 12:56 PM

Well, Gostranger, the reason I am asking is that I have a stainless flex hose on the lower and it is kinked pretty good. I have really looked all over to try and find a "molded" hose that will work and not have the bind that I think it has now. I have the stock upper hose ( 02 silverado), cut short and spliced with a molded (90*)hose that is the same size as the aluminum radiator intake using these...
http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Par...eSplicers.html

I am looking to do the same thing on the lower....

gostranger · 02-23-2011, 01:32 PM

that is why you asked i think and may be wrong but speeway had some curved or 90 degree aluminum hose connections that might be exactly what you are looking for hope this helps

**Clyde65** · 02-23-2011, 01:56 PM

I sent them an email, along with summit. I can drive my truck, but it drives me nuts just knowing it is kinked.

skoffice · 02-23-2011, 02:45 PM

When I do my hoses I always get a piece of welding rod or a coat hanger, and mimic the bend I want, then go to the local auto parts store and start searching through their inventory. It usually ends up being something I have to cut down, but there's usually something that works. I have a much bigger radiator in my LS swap than the stock one, so a trimmed, factory '71 C-10 lower hose worked for me.

**Clyde65** · 02-23-2011, 02:48 PM

Skoffice,

When you say much bigger, how do you mean? is it the same width as stock? is the lower outlet the same place?

skoffice · 02-23-2011, 02:52 PM

No I had to cut my inner fenders and whatnot, its an afco 31"x19". My lower is on the passenger side. Is the yours on the driver side?

**Clyde65** · 02-23-2011, 02:54 PM

my rad is exactly like the factory one only it is aluminum. I am thinking about making a 1.5" steel tube and connecting with small pieces of rubber hose.

skoffice · 02-23-2011, 03:01 PM

That's what I would do if you can't find a whole rubber one. Cheapest way to do it too. Maybe go 1.75" just to keep things uniform. I'm pretty sure that's what my water pump outlet was?

**Clyde65** · 02-23-2011, 03:04 PM

mine is the 1.75" on the rad but the LS is like 1.4" I think.

skoffice · 02-23-2011, 03:09 PM

Is it that small? Dang I'd better go check that out haha maybe that hose I used was tapered.

**Clyde65** · 02-23-2011, 03:22 PM

actually 1 17/32" to be exact for the thermostat outlet.

02-23-2011, 12:24 PM	#1
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? I am wondering what radiator your using and what lower/upper hoses your using Thanks! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-23-2011, 12:52 PM	#2
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? i am going to use the stainless flex hoses they are all over ebay!!

02-23-2011, 12:56 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? Well, Gostranger, the reason I am asking is that I have a stainless flex hose on the lower and it is kinked pretty good. I have really looked all over to try and find a "molded" hose that will work and not have the bind that I think it has now. I have the stock upper hose ( 02 silverado), cut short and spliced with a molded (90)hose that is the same size as the aluminum radiator intake using these... http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Par...eSplicers.html I am looking to do the same thing on the lower.... __________________ Clyde65* Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 02-23-2011 at 12:57 PM.

02-23-2011, 01:32 PM	#4
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? that is why you asked i think and may be wrong but speeway had some curved or 90 degree aluminum hose connections that might be exactly what you are looking for hope this helps

02-23-2011, 01:56 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? I sent them an email, along with summit. I can drive my truck, but it drives me nuts just knowing it is kinked. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-23-2011, 02:45 PM	#6
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? When I do my hoses I always get a piece of welding rod or a coat hanger, and mimic the bend I want, then go to the local auto parts store and start searching through their inventory. It usually ends up being something I have to cut down, but there's usually something that works. I have a much bigger radiator in my LS swap than the stock one, so a trimmed, factory '71 C-10 lower hose worked for me. __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

02-23-2011, 02:48 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? Skoffice, When you say much bigger, how do you mean? is it the same width as stock? is the lower outlet the same place? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-23-2011, 02:52 PM	#8
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? No I had to cut my inner fenders and whatnot, its an afco 31"x19". My lower is on the passenger side. Is the yours on the driver side? __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

02-23-2011, 02:54 PM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? my rad is exactly like the factory one only it is aluminum. I am thinking about making a 1.5" steel tube and connecting with small pieces of rubber hose. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 02-23-2011 at 02:54 PM.

02-23-2011, 03:01 PM	#10
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? That's what I would do if you can't find a whole rubber one. Cheapest way to do it too. Maybe go 1.75" just to keep things uniform. I'm pretty sure that's what my water pump outlet was? __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

02-23-2011, 03:04 PM	#11
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? mine is the 1.75" on the rad but the LS is like 1.4" I think. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-23-2011, 03:09 PM	#12
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? Is it that small? Dang I'd better go check that out haha maybe that hose I used was tapered. __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

02-23-2011, 03:22 PM	#13
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Who has an LS in a 64-66...other than me? actually 1 17/32" to be exact for the thermostat outlet. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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