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68Stepbed · 01-08-2013, 02:58 PM

Earls makes these beader sets. One of these days, I may buy a set.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-018erl/overview/

aggie91 · 01-14-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

FWIW, Matco has a bead roller for tubing. I saw it on Horsepower Tv...Haven't found it again since then.

This is not the Matco one, but is made to bead the ends of tubing...

http://www.trick-tools.com/Bead_Form_3_BF3_948

If your doing only one or two, would be to expensive, but if you are going to do a bunch and in different sizes this would be the way to go.

RHGuyettejr · 01-14-2013, 02:17 PM

Here is what I believe to be the factory hose.... I'd imagine you could make one pretty easy from the right sized pipe.

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rsavage · 01-14-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RHGuyettejr

Here is what I believe to be the factory hose.... I'd imagine you could make one pretty easy from the right sized pipe.

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Post 17 shows the stock hose on my Blazer.

74baggedbug · 12-12-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Here you go Nate. This is on a local truck. He used exhaust pipe. One short straight section and one 90.

Really need a upper radiator hose like this 1!!!

BurlyCrew · 12-12-2013, 09:28 PM

I've seen a clear hose from somewhere, can't remember where but I thought that was cool, was suppost to be cooler than rubber/metal too...

74baggedbug · 12-12-2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BurlyCrew

I've seen a clear hose from somewhere, can't remember where but I thought that was cool, was suppost to be cooler than rubber/metal too...

Killerglass.com

BurlyCrew · 12-12-2013, 09:33 PM

chipflyer · 12-12-2013, 10:20 PM

As some have already said the 4x4's originally used them. The engine is set back on a 4x4 (closer to the firewall) and a single hose would have needed to be longer.Some engineer must have decided it would be better to use the metal metal tube to cover the extra distance and make it a little more ridged.

That clear tube is cool!

Jeff

diceman50 · 12-12-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Earls makes these beader sets. One of these days, I may buy a set.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-018erl/overview/

I have this one works great.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...parkerbead.php

pritch · 12-12-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RHGuyettejr

Here is what I believe to be the factory hose.... I'd imagine you could make one pretty easy from the right sized pipe.

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That looks like it's pretty much the same bends as yours, rsavage. For some reason, I've always thought those were a GMC-only thing. Maybe I've just only seen them in person on GMCs

midniteblues · 05-02-2017, 08:24 AM

I have the original that came off my 71 k20 but it has pin holes and alot of pitting in it after a mutric acid bath.

Any ideas on how to save it?

I have one of those ugly ribbed hoses on it for now since that was the longest hose I had on hand.

No I'm not gonna "flex seal" it.lol

marysville · 05-02-2017, 08:59 AM

Nice set-ups. I've got to say we've got some clean engine bays in the community. Seeing all of these custom autos makes me want to start a meet.

01-08-2013, 02:58 PM	#26
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Let's see your - Metal Tube Radiator Hose Earls makes these beader sets. One of these days, I may buy a set. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-018erl/overview/ __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-14-2013, 02:17 PM	#28
RHGuyettejr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Keene, NH Posts: 235	Re: Let's see your - Metal Tube Radiator Hose Here is what I believe to be the factory hose.... I'd imagine you could make one pretty easy from the right sized pipe. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

12-12-2013, 09:28 PM	#31
BurlyCrew Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 78	Re: Let's see your - Metal Tube Radiator Hose I've seen a clear hose from somewhere, can't remember where but I thought that was cool, was suppost to be cooler than rubber/metal too...

12-12-2013, 09:33 PM	#33
BurlyCrew Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 78	Re: Let's see your - Metal Tube Radiator Hose

12-12-2013, 10:20 PM	#34
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Let's see your - Metal Tube Radiator Hose As some have already said the 4x4's originally used them. The engine is set back on a 4x4 (closer to the firewall) and a single hose would have needed to be longer.Some engineer must have decided it would be better to use the metal metal tube to cover the extra distance and make it a little more ridged. That clear tube is cool! Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

05-02-2017, 08:24 AM	#37
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Let's see your - Metal Tube Radiator Hose I have the original that came off my 71 k20 but it has pin holes and alot of pitting in it after a mutric acid bath. Any ideas on how to save it? I have one of those ugly ribbed hoses on it for now since that was the longest hose I had on hand. No I'm not gonna "flex seal" it.lol __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

05-02-2017, 08:59 AM	#38
marysville Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Marysville Posts: 1	Re: Let's see your - Metal Tube Radiator Hose Nice set-ups. I've got to say we've got some clean engine bays in the community. Seeing all of these custom autos makes me want to start a meet.



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