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**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-07-2012, 12:33 PM

Was wondering if you have a part # for a lower radiator hose with the BB and stock radiator? If not what application did you use?

BRASSHEAD · 08-07-2012, 05:21 PM

I don,t know the part # for mine, but what i done was bend a piece of wire to the shape that would fit and took that to the parts store and matched it up.

Rich 5150 69 · 08-07-2012, 06:16 PM

John I think the big block / small block use the same lower hose, 1 3/4 ..someone correct me if I`m wrong... same one for `64 to `72 or check with Napa..

**argonaut** · 08-07-2012, 07:46 PM

I used a stock lower radiator hose for a small block, and cut both ends until it fit.

I should note that I put big block motor mount perches on my frame which moved the whole powertrain ~3" or so forward. As a result my lower radiator hose is relatively short. Also, it is a 402 with a short water pump.

198plus · 08-07-2012, 11:02 PM

I think I used one for a 1970 Chevelle. I had to cut a little off the radiator side of it. It turned out nice, perfect fit, looks like it was made for it.

suxtobu65 · 09-04-2012, 08:48 PM

stock replacement hose fits just fine. I'm using a stock gates hose on my stock 65 rad with a 496 bbc

**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-04-2012, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suxtobu65

stock replacement hose fits just fine. I'm using a stock gates hose on my stock 65 rad with a 496 bbc

Since I am using a thermostate housing from a van the stock one won't work This is what I did.

suxtobu65 · 09-05-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Since I am using a thermostate housing from a van the stock one won't work This is what I did.

Looks good.

**MisterC** · 09-05-2012, 06:37 PM

Looks AWESOME! Long term, that's exactly what I want to do.

**ChiefRocka** · 09-05-2012, 11:43 PM

Radiator fitment looks good ...

I dont care what they say about you John, you do good work !

08-07-2012, 12:33 PM	#1
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	64-66 Big Block Guys Was wondering if you have a part # for a lower radiator hose with the BB and stock radiator? If not what application did you use? __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-07-2012, 05:21 PM	#2
BRASSHEAD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	Re: 64-66 Big Block Guys I don,t know the part # for mine, but what i done was bend a piece of wire to the shape that would fit and took that to the parts store and matched it up.

08-07-2012, 06:16 PM	#3
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: 64-66 Big Block Guys John I think the big block / small block use the same lower hose, 1 3/4 ..someone correct me if I`m wrong... same one for `64 to `72 or check with Napa.. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

08-07-2012, 07:46 PM	#4
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 64-66 Big Block Guys I used a stock lower radiator hose for a small block, and cut both ends until it fit. I should note that I put big block motor mount perches on my frame which moved the whole powertrain ~3" or so forward. As a result my lower radiator hose is relatively short. Also, it is a 402 with a short water pump. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

08-07-2012, 11:02 PM	#5
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 64-66 Big Block Guys I think I used one for a 1970 Chevelle. I had to cut a little off the radiator side of it. It turned out nice, perfect fit, looks like it was made for it. __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

09-04-2012, 08:48 PM	#6
suxtobu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 147	Re: 64-66 Big Block Guys stock replacement hose fits just fine. I'm using a stock gates hose on my stock 65 rad with a 496 bbc

09-05-2012, 06:37 PM	#9
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: 64-66 Big Block Guys Looks AWESOME! Long term, that's exactly what I want to do. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

09-05-2012, 11:43 PM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: 64-66 Big Block Guys Radiator fitment looks good ... I dont care what they say about you John, you do good work ! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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