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teeitup · 11-17-2011, 08:46 PM

Does anyone know where I can get new 2 small hoses that go on the end of the radiator hose pipe on a 4x4. Thanks Randy

**DANTIP** · 11-17-2011, 09:44 PM

Sharpie1972 (Dennis) may be able to help you. Good Luck!!

HOTFUN · 11-17-2011, 10:22 PM

I got mine down at the autoparts store. Just ask for a straight piece of molded hose in that size and cut it to length. I have a set of original 4x4 hoses with GM markings on a truck yet and was thinking of getting a stamp made to duplicate but someone probably already has these available too. Mark

**DeadheadNM** · 11-17-2011, 10:27 PM

Randy - I replaced mine recently. Napa did not list the two separate segments. Napa listed a Gates hose made in Mexico that was straight not molded and sold by the foot. It was pricey actually. If you need pics I can post some. Pete

cdowns · 11-18-2011, 07:17 AM

i've seen some guys just take a 2wd type rad hose and cut the ends off and insert the tube

**special-K** · 11-18-2011, 08:08 AM

I don't know of these being made by anyone. I just cut straight hose from a length.

mrein3 · 11-18-2011, 08:55 AM

I can't remember where I sourced my straight pieces for each end of the radiator pipe (I like saying radiator pipe because it makes people's heads tilt like my dog's).
However let me share a trick. Some of you guys probably already know this one. When cutting a radiator hose or heater hose, spit on the spot you are cutting - or pour a little water on it. The knife cuts way better with that water acting like a lubricant.

Petie724x4 · 11-18-2011, 09:01 AM

I've had to do the same, make something else fit. I'm a firefighter and we have a stock of unwanted cars behind the firehall for auto-ex practice.....gold mine for random parts. Made a rad hose from a couple I found. I think I cut a staight one on an angle, got a "barbed-hose-clamp" style connector at the hardware store(for like black plastic well line), and joined two hoses. No leaks, never an issue, maybe an hour in the laneway.

TIP: Odd sized rad hose, under the hot water in the kitchen sink,(when the warden isn't around) can be stretched to fit over fittings slightly smaller.

teeitup · 11-18-2011, 09:16 AM

THANKS to ALL of you for the info, I guess I'll head to the parts store. I have some original hose clamps I'm going to try to use. Thanks again, Randy

vectorit · 11-18-2011, 10:12 AM

I don't use a plain radiator hose chopped up to fit, since it is just plain mickey mouse.

What you need is the rigid hose with wire in it, and not the flex universal fit type either.
If you use plain hose, it will balloon over time and just be floppy which the pipe was intended to prevent.

The hose material I use is from an industrial hose/fitting supply house, and it's basically fuel hose that's USCG rated. I use it on my fuel fill, as well as the radiator up hose pieces. Keeps the metal pipe from sagging, and will last for many years worry free of bursting.

11-17-2011, 08:46 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	rubber rad hose pieces for stock 4x4 Does anyone know where I can get new 2 small hoses that go on the end of the radiator hose pipe on a 4x4. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-17-2011, 09:44 PM	#2
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: rubber rad hose pieces for stock 4x4 Sharpie1972 (Dennis) may be able to help you. Good Luck!!

11-17-2011, 10:22 PM	#3
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: rubber rad hose pieces for stock 4x4 I got mine down at the autoparts store. Just ask for a straight piece of molded hose in that size and cut it to length. I have a set of original 4x4 hoses with GM markings on a truck yet and was thinking of getting a stamp made to duplicate but someone probably already has these available too. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

11-17-2011, 10:27 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: rubber rad hose pieces for stock 4x4 Randy - I replaced mine recently. Napa did not list the two separate segments. Napa listed a Gates hose made in Mexico that was straight not molded and sold by the foot. It was pricey actually. If you need pics I can post some. Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-18-2011, 07:17 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: rubber rad hose pieces for stock 4x4 i've seen some guys just take a 2wd type rad hose and cut the ends off and insert the tube __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-18-2011, 08:08 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: rubber rad hose pieces for stock 4x4 I don't know of these being made by anyone. I just cut straight hose from a length. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-18-2011, 08:55 AM	#7
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: rubber rad hose pieces for stock 4x4 I can't remember where I sourced my straight pieces for each end of the radiator pipe (I like saying radiator pipe because it makes people's heads tilt like my dog's). However let me share a trick. Some of you guys probably already know this one. When cutting a radiator hose or heater hose, spit on the spot you are cutting - or pour a little water on it. The knife cuts way better with that water acting like a lubricant. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

11-18-2011, 09:01 AM	#8
Petie724x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Almonte, Ontario, Canada Posts: 155	Re: rubber rad hose pieces for stock 4x4 I've had to do the same, make something else fit. I'm a firefighter and we have a stock of unwanted cars behind the firehall for auto-ex practice.....gold mine for random parts. Made a rad hose from a couple I found. I think I cut a staight one on an angle, got a "barbed-hose-clamp" style connector at the hardware store(for like black plastic well line), and joined two hoses. No leaks, never an issue, maybe an hour in the laneway. TIP: Odd sized rad hose, under the hot water in the kitchen sink,(when the warden isn't around) can be stretched to fit over fittings slightly smaller.

11-18-2011, 09:16 AM	#9
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: rubber rad hose pieces for stock 4x4 THANKS to ALL of you for the info, I guess I'll head to the parts store. I have some original hose clamps I'm going to try to use. Thanks again, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-18-2011, 10:12 AM	#10
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: rubber rad hose pieces for stock 4x4 I don't use a plain radiator hose chopped up to fit, since it is just plain mickey mouse. What you need is the rigid hose with wire in it, and not the flex universal fit type either. If you use plain hose, it will balloon over time and just be floppy which the pipe was intended to prevent. The hose material I use is from an industrial hose/fitting supply house, and it's basically fuel hose that's USCG rated. I use it on my fuel fill, as well as the radiator up hose pieces. Keeps the metal pipe from sagging, and will last for many years worry free of bursting. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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