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FLDBRED · 06-30-2011, 06:58 PM

How many of you guys "67-72" keep the metal radiator hose? Is there a reason to keep it?

vectorit · 06-30-2011, 09:04 PM

My 68 K20 still sports it.

Reason, it is more rigid than an all rubber hose and won't flop up and down on the alternator bracket.

Plus it came that way from the factory, and I am one of those that follows the stock flow.

**Stocker** · 06-30-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

My 68 K20 still sports it.

Reason, it is more rigid than an all rubber hose and won't flop up and down on the alternator bracket.

Plus it came that way from the factory, and I am one of those that follows the stock flow.

Ditto for my '72 K20. Also, at replacement time, all that's needed are two short sections of straight hose -- cheap and easy to find at any parts store.

06-30-2011, 06:58 PM	#1
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Metal Radiator Hose! How many of you guys "67-72" keep the metal radiator hose? Is there a reason to keep it?

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vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Metal Radiator Hose! My 68 K20 still sports it. Reason, it is more rigid than an all rubber hose and won't flop up and down on the alternator bracket. Plus it came that way from the factory, and I am one of those that follows the stock flow. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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