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12-17-2024, 02:19 PM
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305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
Merry Christmas Everyone!
I am restoring a 1967 GMC 1/2 ton pickup with a 305 V6. I have to replace a leaking lower radiator hose (see three attached photos). As expected, I'm not finding one as I search the web. Any suggestions? Thanks! |
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12-17-2024, 09:27 PM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
I would take the old hose down to the local parts store and see what they have hanging up in the store room. Done that many time on my LS swaps. NAPA has been good but I've had the best luck with Oreilly's.
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12-18-2024, 10:25 AM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
That hose has some crazy bends, I lucked out and found a NOS one on ebay a while back. Google part #3898869.
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12-18-2024, 01:35 PM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
I love that engine.
I've done the same thing as LS Short Box. If you have a friendly counter person at O'Reilly, they might let you wander through the hoses and see if you can find a close match. Oh, and ditch the flex fan... also known as the flying Ginsu fan.
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12-18-2024, 10:24 PM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
I think you need a NAPA NBH 7377 or Gates 20617:
https://www.jegs.com/i/Gates/465/206...x9wLiRqDxQANfO
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12-19-2024, 01:59 AM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
Hey do you have the part number for that GMC Valve Cover Plaid Spray Paint?
I wanna redo the valve covers on the 350 V8 in my '71 Jimmy.
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12-23-2024, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2024
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
Thanks everyone for your help in finding that radiator hose. I have a couple of great leads to pursue! As you'll see in the attached photos, the engine bay is just about complete. I've got about 200 miles on the rebuilt 305. It purrs like a kitten! I needed a break and putting it in winter storage is just what I needed (yup, I live in Minnesota!)
Regarding the plaid valve covers, check out this link: https://6066gmcclub.com/archive/index.php/t-49123.html Enjoy the Holidays! Tom |
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12-23-2024, 09:25 PM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
Quote:
 I'd like to do that on my truck. Buncha people would look pretty puzzled to see that paint scheme on a BBC. I love that plaid!
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12-25-2024, 01:43 PM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
So at one time that engine went soooooooo fast that it went plaid?
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12-25-2024, 02:02 PM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
^ What's that, like "ludicrous" speed?
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12-25-2024, 09:04 PM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
Those valve covers were one year only, I think '64. The 'Scotch Plaid' pattern was supposed to emphasize the fuel economy of the new 305E version of the V-6. Yeah, kind of a joke but they look really cool. The pattern is actually printed right on the valve cover.
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12-25-2024, 10:30 PM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
Was 63 only. Its a vinyl like covering.
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12-26-2024, 02:25 AM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
You are right, '63. I have seen some in poor shape and the pattern was coming off like flaking paint. I have also seen some in great condition too.
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12-27-2024, 05:31 PM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
https://www.fractalcamo.com/store/p8...r_Pattern.html
Hydrodip pattern is available here looks like. |
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12-27-2024, 05:41 PM
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
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Re: 305 V6 Lower Radiator Hose
Interesting! Yeah, I am Bob Bray and I am on the 6066gmcguy website. I remember that discussion about the plaid valve covers some years back. We never did find out for sure what the true story was.
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