305e V6 Upper Radiator Hose Issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DreamRyder1963** · 09-02-2013, 08:36 PM

I am looking for a upper radiator hose for my brother's (CherryBomber1969) 1969 GMC 305E V6. He blew the upper hose the other night and now we need to replace it. My biggest concern is that his is really two hoses joined by a metal pipe. Is this right? I would appreciate any input or or part number.
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Sammy · 09-03-2013, 05:51 PM

Sounds like a 4WD upper hose, only one I know that has a center metal pipe connector. Can't help you on a part number.

**Bob B.** · 09-03-2013, 11:14 PM

All the '67-'69 V-6 GMC's had the 2 section upper hose with a pipe. I had a hard time finding the right hoses for mine, so I just used a flex hose and got rid of the pipe.

**DPowers** · 09-03-2013, 11:17 PM

Can you take the metal piece to a muffler shop and have them make you up a new one?

**DreamRyder1963** · 09-04-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Can you take the metal piece to a muffler shop and have them make you up a new one?

I probably could but it isn't really the issue.
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**DPowers** · 09-04-2013, 10:54 PM

Look like this?

http://www.pavementsucks.com/board/t...-Dude-s-67-GMC

**DreamRyder1963** · 09-04-2013, 11:58 PM

That looks like it.
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hotrod100 · 09-05-2013, 03:09 AM

Autozone lists one. The part number is E70935. It's cut to fit but the store by my house has it in stock.

MARKDTN · 09-05-2013, 07:39 AM

Just go to NAPA, CarQuest, or O'Rieleys that carry Gates hoses and get one. If they don't have it anymore take your old pieces and match them up in the back.

**DreamRyder1963** · 09-05-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod100

Autozone lists one. The part number is E70935. It's cut to fit but the store by my house has it in stock.

That hose is just the small section at the thermostat housing.
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**DreamRyder1963** · 09-05-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MARKDTN

Just go to NAPA, CarQuest, or O'Rieleys that carry Gates hoses and get one. If they don't have it anymore take your old pieces and match them up in the back.

This is want I ended up doing. Hose E70735 ended up to be a close match for the top section. That number also cross referenced for the GM hose someone had put on there.
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09-02-2013, 08:36 PM	#1
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	305e V6 Upper Radiator Hose Issue I am looking for a upper radiator hose for my brother's (CherryBomber1969) 1969 GMC 305E V6. He blew the upper hose the other night and now we need to replace it. My biggest concern is that his is really two hoses joined by a metal pipe. Is this right? I would appreciate any input or or part number. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

09-03-2013, 05:51 PM	#2
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 305e V6 Upper Radiator Hose Issue Sounds like a 4WD upper hose, only one I know that has a center metal pipe connector. Can't help you on a part number. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

09-03-2013, 11:14 PM	#3
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,314	Re: 305e V6 Upper Radiator Hose Issue All the '67-'69 V-6 GMC's had the 2 section upper hose with a pipe. I had a hard time finding the right hoses for mine, so I just used a flex hose and got rid of the pipe. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

09-03-2013, 11:17 PM	#4
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,440	Re: 305e V6 Upper Radiator Hose Issue Can you take the metal piece to a muffler shop and have them make you up a new one? __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

09-04-2013, 10:54 PM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,440	Re: 305e V6 Upper Radiator Hose Issue Look like this? http://www.pavementsucks.com/board/t...-Dude-s-67-GMC __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

09-04-2013, 11:58 PM	#7
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: 305e V6 Upper Radiator Hose Issue That looks like it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

09-05-2013, 03:09 AM	#8
hotrod100 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bullhead City, AZ. Posts: 88	Re: 305e V6 Upper Radiator Hose Issue Autozone lists one. The part number is E70935. It's cut to fit but the store by my house has it in stock. __________________ My build thread.

09-05-2013, 07:39 AM	#9
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,142	Re: 305e V6 Upper Radiator Hose Issue Just go to NAPA, CarQuest, or O'Rieleys that carry Gates hoses and get one. If they don't have it anymore take your old pieces and match them up in the back. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project



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