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jorgensensc · 01-30-2004, 01:52 AM

I'm redoing the heater unit with new levers (Thanks Tim Christian) and figured I might as well replace the ductwork to the defrosters as well. I know I can buy the ducts from a vendor, but I'm on a little of a budget right now.
Does any one know what other type hose you can use? Where to get it?

I bought some air cleaner intake hose from Pep Boys, but it was 2 3/4" and was too big. It looks like it would be perfect, except I need it in about 2 1/2" and I can't seem to find any. Any suggestions????
Thanks!
Shawn

krue · 01-30-2004, 02:14 AM

I used flex hose for RV sewer hookups from wally world. It was a little big, but nothing I couldn't fix with some zip ties.

jorgensensc · 01-30-2004, 02:23 AM

Thanks Krue, I will check into that.

smokekiki · 01-30-2004, 10:17 AM

For a non a/c truck,I think I paid 12.00 for the defrost hose kit from Rick's.

71swb4x4 · 01-30-2004, 10:22 AM

Shawn

I took a piece of my old hose to Car Quest and they had the perfect size. Had to buy 6 feet, but it was still cheaper.

Shawn

cableguy0 · 01-30-2004, 10:42 AM

most auto parts stores will have it in the help section it will be in a blueish green box and i believe the box says motormite on it

gotmud · 01-30-2004, 07:59 PM

...yea parts store...take either an old piece of hose or your defroster duct and they should be able to hook you right up.

jorgensensc · 01-30-2004, 10:25 PM

O.k., I went to wally world and looked at the RV hose, It's 3", even bigger than what I have right now. Then I went to carquest, they can't find the hose either. I looked at Napa, autozone, and pep boys motormite hoses and nobody has it in 2 1/2". I guess it's a lost cause. I will have to break down and buy the original kind, pay for shipping, and wait for it to come

. Thanks for all of the input!!!
Shawn

Blue Beard · 01-31-2004, 01:15 AM

Local auto parts store helped me when I replaced everything.......

wHATANERD · 01-31-2004, 02:27 AM

jorgensensc, Why would you have to wait to get it? Outback truck parts in located between Spring and Tomball Tx, and specializes in our trucks, per mapquest doesn't appear to be to far from Cypress

wHATANERD · 01-31-2004, 02:30 AM

Heres there website: http://www.outbacktruckparts.com/, I've done business with them several times and have had no problem.

Blue Beard · 01-31-2004, 10:19 AM

wHATANERD,

Good website, hadn't heard of that one.

Corrected link....yours had a comma at the end and would work....we all do those things once in a while........

http://www.outbacktruckparts.com

wHATANERD · 01-31-2004, 01:14 PM

Blue Beard, I hadn't heard of them either until I ran into them @ a local swap meet, I like using them for oversized part as there showroom is with driving distance of where I live

jorgensensc · 01-31-2004, 10:55 PM

wHATANERD,
Thanks for that info. I had thier number before, but when I called they were closed (it was a Monday) then I lost the number. I went out there today and picked up the parts I needed. Thanks for the help!!
Shawn

01-30-2004, 01:52 AM	#1
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Heater Duct Question?? I'm redoing the heater unit with new levers (Thanks Tim Christian) and figured I might as well replace the ductwork to the defrosters as well. I know I can buy the ducts from a vendor, but I'm on a little of a budget right now. Does any one know what other type hose you can use? Where to get it? I bought some air cleaner intake hose from Pep Boys, but it was 2 3/4" and was too big. It looks like it would be perfect, except I need it in about 2 1/2" and I can't seem to find any. Any suggestions???? Thanks! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

01-30-2004, 02:14 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I used flex hose for RV sewer hookups from wally world. It was a little big, but nothing I couldn't fix with some zip ties. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-30-2004, 02:23 AM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Thanks Krue, I will check into that. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

01-30-2004, 10:17 AM	#4
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	For a non a/c truck,I think I paid 12.00 for the defrost hose kit from Rick's. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

01-30-2004, 10:22 AM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Shawn I took a piece of my old hose to Car Quest and they had the perfect size. Had to buy 6 feet, but it was still cheaper. Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-30-2004, 10:42 AM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	most auto parts stores will have it in the help section it will be in a blueish green box and i believe the box says motormite on it __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-30-2004, 07:59 PM	#7
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	...yea parts store...take either an old piece of hose or your defroster duct and they should be able to hook you right up. __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

01-30-2004, 10:25 PM	#8
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	O.k., I went to wally world and looked at the RV hose, It's 3", even bigger than what I have right now. Then I went to carquest, they can't find the hose either. I looked at Napa, autozone, and pep boys motormite hoses and nobody has it in 2 1/2". I guess it's a lost cause. I will have to break down and buy the original kind, pay for shipping, and wait for it to come. Thanks for all of the input!!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

01-31-2004, 01:15 AM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Local auto parts store helped me when I replaced everything....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-31-2004, 02:27 AM	#10
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	jorgensensc, Why would you have to wait to get it? Outback truck parts in located between Spring and Tomball Tx, and specializes in our trucks, per mapquest doesn't appear to be to far from Cypress __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

01-31-2004, 02:30 AM	#11
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Heres there website: http://www.outbacktruckparts.com/, I've done business with them several times and have had no problem. __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

01-31-2004, 10:19 AM	#12
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	wHATANERD, Good website, hadn't heard of that one. Corrected link....yours had a comma at the end and would work....we all do those things once in a while........ http://www.outbacktruckparts.com __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-31-2004, 01:14 PM	#13
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Blue Beard, I hadn't heard of them either until I ran into them @ a local swap meet, I like using them for oversized part as there showroom is with driving distance of where I live __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

01-31-2004, 10:55 PM	#14
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	wHATANERD, Thanks for that info. I had thier number before, but when I called they were closed (it was a Monday) then I lost the number. I went out there today and picked up the parts I needed. Thanks for the help!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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