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tomatocity · 07-04-2005, 12:24 AM

Monday or Tuesday I will be installing a fan shroud and new radiator hoses. What brand of radiator hoses do you use?

ACES · 07-04-2005, 01:16 AM

I use whatever brand the parts guy at Advance Auto hands me.

Longhorn Man · 07-04-2005, 01:26 AM

same here, they are probably all made in the same overseas sweat shop.

4x4Poet · 07-04-2005, 01:29 AM

I have a story.

I recently purchased from NAPA a lower rad hose for a '72 K20. The hose did not come with the anti-collapse spring inside. I asked the parts guy if he had another hose available with the spring inside. He looked in his parts books, said no, and that he has found in his experience that the cheaper hoses (thinner wall rubber) come with the springs, but quality hoses don't need them because they have thicker wall rubber and maybe thicker nylon cords inside. I'm pretty sure the NAPA hoses are rebadged Gates hoses.

Take it for what it's worth.

69 Short Fleet · 07-04-2005, 02:09 AM

I couldn't find a lower rad hose for my 69 C/10 anywhere (even tried GM on a long shot) so I went with a set of cool-flex type (gloss black powdercoated with black fittings) and I'm real happy with them. Went on super easy and no leaks. Doug

tomatocity · 07-05-2005, 12:50 AM

I checked Napa Online today and could not find that hose. All the expensive hoses had the internal spring. I like the idea of no spring since it would flow water better but that is probaly insignificant in the big picture. Most of the expensive upper hoses had springs and I found that strange. Maybe incorrect information on their online pages.
His theory sounds good and Sacramento gets pretty hot during the summer months so collasping hoses are not fun. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

I have a story.

I recently purchased from NAPA a lower rad hose for a '72 K20. The hose did not come with the anti-collapse spring inside. I asked the parts guy if he had another hose available with the spring inside. He looked in his parts books, said no, and that he has found in his experience that the cheaper hoses (thinner wall rubber) come with the springs, but quality hoses don't need them because they have thicker wall rubber and maybe thicker nylon cords inside. I'm pretty sure the NAPA hoses are rebadged Gates hoses.

Take it for what it's worth.

4x4Poet · 07-06-2005, 06:56 AM

I had purchased a NAPA hose for my '71 K10 burb with 350 and rad with upturned bottom hose nipple. I'm pretty sure it's different than a 2wd hose. In any case, I also liked how the hose did not touch the frame. I've yet to run it and discover any collapsing problems. That's why it's still just a *story*.

70GMC_BOB · 07-06-2005, 12:12 PM

I buy Gates brand, unless I the only place open at the time is smucks.

tomatocity · 07-06-2005, 01:14 PM

What is the NAPA part number? The PN they list is PBH4207463 (cut to fit)(equipped with steel coils) 18.5" @ $6.49, though they sell a NBH7463 (equipped with steel coils) 23.2" @ $16.99. Makes me wonder if a name is worth $10.50. I will call the local warehouse NAPA store and ask what the difference is.

Agree on not touching the frame. Just a leak looking to happen.

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Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

I had purchased a NAPA hose for my '71 K10 burb with 350 and rad with upturned bottom hose nipple. I'm pretty sure it's different than a 2wd hose. In any case, I also liked how the hose did not touch the frame. I've yet to run it and discover any collapsing problems. That's why it's still just a *story*.

4x4Poet · 07-07-2005, 04:07 AM

I don't know the p/n. I pulled & tossed the label. I do remember that the label only had 4 numbers, so it wouldn't help differentiate between the two you posted. "7463" sounds right (for my app, at least).

Cat Fuzz · 07-07-2005, 05:34 PM

I use Gates belts and hoses. Napa belts and hoses are Gates. Also, while on the Napa subject, Napa oil is Valvoline. My uncle has worked for a Napa store for 24 years and tells me all this stuff.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-07-2005, 07:04 PM

im going to use goodyear hoses they made special hoses for police interceptors on mustangs and town cars there light blue in color

tomatocity · 07-07-2005, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 70blowngmc

im going to use goodyear hoses they made special hoses for police interceptors on mustangs and town cars there light blue in color

I have heard of these but don't know the 411 on them. Tell us more. Do they last longer, handle heat better, cost less? Where can you buy them? Do they use steel coils? Do they make a 7459 or 7463 (NAPA talk)? Thanks? Tim

07-04-2005, 12:24 AM	#1
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	What brand of radiator hoses to use? Monday or Tuesday I will be installing a fan shroud and new radiator hoses. What brand of radiator hoses do you use? __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-04-2005, 01:16 AM	#2
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	I use whatever brand the parts guy at Advance Auto hands me. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

07-04-2005, 01:29 AM	#4
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I have a story. I recently purchased from NAPA a lower rad hose for a '72 K20. The hose did not come with the anti-collapse spring inside. I asked the parts guy if he had another hose available with the spring inside. He looked in his parts books, said no, and that he has found in his experience that the cheaper hoses (thinner wall rubber) come with the springs, but quality hoses don't need them because they have thicker wall rubber and maybe thicker nylon cords inside. I'm pretty sure the NAPA hoses are rebadged Gates hoses. Take it for what it's worth. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

07-06-2005, 06:56 AM	#7
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I had purchased a NAPA hose for my '71 K10 burb with 350 and rad with upturned bottom hose nipple. I'm pretty sure it's different than a 2wd hose. In any case, I also liked how the hose did not touch the frame. I've yet to run it and discover any collapsing problems. That's why it's still just a story. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

07-06-2005, 12:12 PM	#8
70GMC_BOB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lynnwood, washington Posts: 121	I buy Gates brand, unless I the only place open at the time is smucks. __________________ 1972 chev c20 2wd lwb 350v8/th350. (dad's)1970 gmc longstep (9ft commercial bed), 1 ton, 2wd, 350/th400.

07-04-2005, 01:26 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	same here, they are probably all made in the same overseas sweat shop.

07-04-2005, 02:09 AM	#5
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	I couldn't find a lower rad hose for my 69 C/10 anywhere (even tried GM on a long shot) so I went with a set of cool-flex type (gloss black powdercoated with black fittings) and I'm real happy with them. Went on super easy and no leaks. Doug

07-07-2005, 04:07 AM	#10
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I don't know the p/n. I pulled & tossed the label. I do remember that the label only had 4 numbers, so it wouldn't help differentiate between the two you posted. "7463" sounds right (for my app, at least). __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

07-07-2005, 05:34 PM	#11
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	I use Gates belts and hoses. Napa belts and hoses are Gates. Also, while on the Napa subject, Napa oil is Valvoline. My uncle has worked for a Napa store for 24 years and tells me all this stuff. __________________ '69 Chevy 3/4 ton, 327cid, Carter AFB, Edelbrock intake, HEI, TH400. Founding member of the No Money To Spend On My Truck Club. When your at Home Depot, you WISH you had gotten an 8 foot bed!

07-07-2005, 07:04 PM	#12
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	im going to use goodyear hoses they made special hoses for police interceptors on mustangs and town cars there light blue in color __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex



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