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woodymm3 · 07-13-2008, 03:30 PM

sorry for my ignorance. but i may have one of these. i didnt know they came ont them. but yeah. can anyone show me a pic or tell me a little about these metal radiator hoses.

68,69 K20 · 07-13-2008, 03:38 PM

I believe they came on 4wd's only.

Edit: Here is a pic of my 68 K20 with the metal tube.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-13-2008, 03:57 PM

4WD's only, most tossed them out and replaced it with a 1-piece
hose so that they were not having to use 2 hoses and 4 clamps.

AJs72K5 · 07-13-2008, 05:00 PM

I was told that originally the entire hose was metal. But they kept breaking or cracking due to engine vibration. That's why GM put a rubber hose on each end of it. At least that's what I was told...

old man jimmy · 07-13-2008, 05:26 PM

4 wheel drives came with the metal hoses. But they were never all metal. I bought mine new, and have only replaced the rubber one time. I got a chunk of gas filler hose (heavy wall) Can't imagine anyone replacing them with all rubber, to save the price of a couple clamps. Could be most of them went by by from people running straight water, and they rusted out. But to answer your question. That's the way they came.

bouncytruck · 07-13-2008, 06:25 PM

Most have been replaced due to decay. Just about everyone I've seen is pitted (at the very least) at one end or the other and they don't seal well. If the truck has been sitting for a while, they may have rust inside as well. old man jimmy, that is one of the cleanest I've ever seen.

The trick is to find a 1 piece hose that fits because they aren't listed in any of the parts store's computers.

Critter · 07-13-2008, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

The trick is to find a 1 piece hose that fits because they aren't listed in any of the parts store's computers.

I used some universal straight hose and cut it to fit. I also painted mine Chevy Orange because I didn't know any better at the time and I already had the paint in the garage. I now know that they should be black, but that can always be changed. Here it is before paint and after.

woodymm3 · 07-14-2008, 12:54 AM

are they worth anthing. should i use mine or try to sell it.

bouncytruck · 07-14-2008, 10:49 AM

Not really worth anything as far as I know. Maybe $20 at the most. If it's in good shape and you like the look, use it. If not, post it for sale and see what happens.

**Matt's k5** · 07-14-2008, 07:31 PM

here's mine

07-13-2008, 03:30 PM	#1
woodymm3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma city Posts: 490	metal radiator hose? sorry for my ignorance. but i may have one of these. i didnt know they came ont them. but yeah. can anyone show me a pic or tell me a little about these metal radiator hoses.

07-13-2008, 03:38 PM	#2
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: metal radiator hose? I believe they came on 4wd's only. Edit: Here is a pic of my 68 K20 with the metal tube. Attached Images __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin Last edited by 68,69 K20; 07-13-2008 at 03:42 PM.

07-13-2008, 03:57 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: metal radiator hose? 4WD's only, most tossed them out and replaced it with a 1-piece hose so that they were not having to use 2 hoses and 4 clamps. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-13-2008, 05:00 PM	#4
AJs72K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Tx Posts: 1,083	Re: metal radiator hose? I was told that originally the entire hose was metal. But they kept breaking or cracking due to engine vibration. That's why GM put a rubber hose on each end of it. At least that's what I was told... __________________ - AJ Gray Matter Build - 1972 K5 with some stuff Last edited by AJs72K5; 07-13-2008 at 05:36 PM.

07-13-2008, 05:26 PM	#5
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: metal radiator hose? 4 wheel drives came with the metal hoses. But they were never all metal. I bought mine new, and have only replaced the rubber one time. I got a chunk of gas filler hose (heavy wall) Can't imagine anyone replacing them with all rubber, to save the price of a couple clamps. Could be most of them went by by from people running straight water, and they rusted out. But to answer your question. That's the way they came. Attached Images

07-13-2008, 06:25 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: metal radiator hose? Most have been replaced due to decay. Just about everyone I've seen is pitted (at the very least) at one end or the other and they don't seal well. If the truck has been sitting for a while, they may have rust inside as well. old man jimmy, that is one of the cleanest I've ever seen. The trick is to find a 1 piece hose that fits because they aren't listed in any of the parts store's computers. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-14-2008, 12:54 AM	#8
woodymm3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma city Posts: 490	Re: metal radiator hose? are they worth anthing. should i use mine or try to sell it.

07-14-2008, 10:49 AM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: metal radiator hose? Not really worth anything as far as I know. Maybe $20 at the most. If it's in good shape and you like the look, use it. If not, post it for sale and see what happens. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-14-2008, 07:31 PM	#10
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