Upper Radiator Hose Help ! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lookingtobuy · 10-22-2008, 10:05 AM

Back in August I pulled the motor and transmission.. finally got both rebuilt and am getting the old girl back together.. just in time for winter : (

Anyway ... does anybody have info on the upper radiator hose.. Pics of original set up?? I thought I have seen some with a steel connector pipe to two short hoses. If available where? If not does anybody have a part number for a hose that fits well...?

Pictures of reassembly coming soon!!! THanks!!

bouncytruck · 10-22-2008, 10:48 AM

If you want to run the steel connector, you'll have to find one used. I believe that I was able to get a hose from a 73+ to work just fine (it was quite a while ago so I'm not sure if that was exactly what worked.)

Burt4x4 · 10-22-2008, 10:51 AM

Prolly be easier and cheeper to just go get a flex hose, just make sure the one you buy has the spring inside of it to ensure it does not collaps once it gets hot.
The factory look has a long steel bent hose inbetween two rubber ends..I have only seen pics of this so..

RustyParts · 10-22-2008, 11:23 AM

Here's a pic of the original steel pipe.

lookingtobuy · 10-22-2008, 12:08 PM

THANKS!! . great pic RustyParts! Can anyone point me in a direction of used parts, to get that pipe.. also what years they were used?

Again i appreciate the help!

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-22-2008, 12:33 PM

Just make a thread on the parts board
WTB blazer radiator hose
Sometimes they are on ebay they were on 67-72 4X4 with small blocks

bouncytruck · 10-22-2008, 01:02 PM

You'll need to be a subscribing member to post a wanted-to-buy thread.

drunkbus · 10-22-2008, 02:22 PM

Here is what I've been able to come up with. Upper radiator hose: Gates part #20827 or Napa part # NBH 7459. Lower hose: Gates part #20694 or Napa part # NBH 7463.

lookingtobuy · 10-22-2008, 03:30 PM

Thanks drunkbus

I only could find the flex fit all and the one on the truck now has NO numbers

Blazer1970 · 10-22-2008, 03:30 PM

Gates 20827 is a perfect fit. I am not a fan of the metal pipe, it just adds two more connections to potentially leak. I think I have one laying around somewhere.

lookingtobuy · 10-22-2008, 03:34 PM

Thanks for the pics! Bouncy .. I just signed up as a subscriber.. this site has been a good help!!

cparman · 10-22-2008, 06:20 PM

Why not get a picture of what you want, go to your local parts store, and walk thru their hoses, and find two that will float your boat, and THEN go to the local exhaust shop, and ask them to bend you a piece of 1 1/2 in or what ever to get what you want. You might think about powdercoating the tubing to keep it from rusting also.

old man jimmy · 10-23-2008, 12:46 AM

I think the metal hoses are the best invention since the wheel. About 30 some years ago I replaced the rubber ends with gas filler tube hose.(heavy rubber) And it's still their. Sure can't say that about any of my other cars hoses. I figure it'll probably outlast me. I'm not a fan of flex hoses. When I see flex hoses, or red heater hoses, they kinda turn me off. But that's just my opinion. This is mine after 36 years. I've never even had to paint it. Good luck on your quest. I'm sure they're tough to find. But great if you can.

69TowRig · 10-25-2008, 10:57 PM

I posted a WTB looking for one a while back and received a few responses and ended up buying one. They are out there...

Husker · 10-26-2008, 12:04 AM

I have one that has a couple of small dents that could easily be repaired with some filler. It has been media blasted no rot through but there is a bit of pitting on the end, would be covered by Rubber Hose.
$29.00 shipped
Ron

10-22-2008, 10:05 AM	#1
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Upper Radiator Hose Help ! Back in August I pulled the motor and transmission.. finally got both rebuilt and am getting the old girl back together.. just in time for winter : ( Anyway ... does anybody have info on the upper radiator hose.. Pics of original set up?? I thought I have seen some with a steel connector pipe to two short hoses. If available where? If not does anybody have a part number for a hose that fits well...? Pictures of reassembly coming soon!!! THanks!!

10-22-2008, 10:51 AM	#3
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! Prolly be easier and cheeper to just go get a flex hose, just make sure the one you buy has the spring inside of it to ensure it does not collaps once it gets hot. The factory look has a long steel bent hose inbetween two rubber ends..I have only seen pics of this so.. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

10-22-2008, 11:23 AM	#4
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! Here's a pic of the original steel pipe. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

10-22-2008, 12:08 PM	#5
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! THANKS!! . great pic RustyParts! Can anyone point me in a direction of used parts, to get that pipe.. also what years they were used? Again i appreciate the help!

10-22-2008, 12:33 PM	#6
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! Just make a thread on the parts board WTB blazer radiator hose Sometimes they are on ebay they were on 67-72 4X4 with small blocks

10-22-2008, 10:48 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! If you want to run the steel connector, you'll have to find one used. I believe that I was able to get a hose from a 73+ to work just fine (it was quite a while ago so I'm not sure if that was exactly what worked.) __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-22-2008, 01:02 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! You'll need to be a subscribing member to post a wanted-to-buy thread. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-22-2008, 02:22 PM	#8
drunkbus New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 1,077	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! Here is what I've been able to come up with. Upper radiator hose: Gates part #20827 or Napa part # NBH 7459. Lower hose: Gates part #20694 or Napa part # NBH 7463.

10-22-2008, 03:30 PM	#9
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! Thanks drunkbus I only could find the flex fit all and the one on the truck now has NO numbers

10-22-2008, 03:30 PM	#10
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! Gates 20827 is a perfect fit. I am not a fan of the metal pipe, it just adds two more connections to potentially leak. I think I have one laying around somewhere. Attached Images __________________ Tim

10-22-2008, 03:34 PM	#11
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! Thanks for the pics! Bouncy .. I just signed up as a subscriber.. this site has been a good help!! Last edited by lookingtobuy; 10-22-2008 at 03:34 PM.

10-22-2008, 06:20 PM	#12
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! Why not get a picture of what you want, go to your local parts store, and walk thru their hoses, and find two that will float your boat, and THEN go to the local exhaust shop, and ask them to bend you a piece of 1 1/2 in or what ever to get what you want. You might think about powdercoating the tubing to keep it from rusting also. Last edited by cparman; 10-22-2008 at 06:20 PM. Reason: spelling

10-23-2008, 12:46 AM	#13
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! I think the metal hoses are the best invention since the wheel. About 30 some years ago I replaced the rubber ends with gas filler tube hose.(heavy rubber) And it's still their. Sure can't say that about any of my other cars hoses. I figure it'll probably outlast me. I'm not a fan of flex hoses. When I see flex hoses, or red heater hoses, they kinda turn me off. But that's just my opinion. This is mine after 36 years. I've never even had to paint it. Good luck on your quest. I'm sure they're tough to find. But great if you can. Attached Images

10-25-2008, 10:57 PM	#14
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! I posted a WTB looking for one a while back and received a few responses and ended up buying one. They are out there... __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

10-26-2008, 12:04 AM	#15
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Upper Radiator Hose Help ! I have one that has a couple of small dents that could easily be repaired with some filler. It has been media blasted no rot through but there is a bit of pitting on the end, would be covered by Rubber Hose. $29.00 shipped Ron Attached Images __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson



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