alternative heater duct?

[rickywideglide]

wondering if anybody had ideas for alternative heater duct going to defrost vents ,think i found 64 trucks had 2 1/2 o.d hose.thanks for any tips

[HumphreyMurdoch]

Sorry, I don't know about different ideas for the ducting, but replacements are available from brothers.

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=HDH72NA

[HumphreyMurdoch]

Another option from Ecklers, little cheaper.

http://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-t...1964-1972.html

[rickywideglide]

thanks didnt know about ecklers,little cheaper then brothers

[Sharps40]

How about the inexpensive bags of metallic foil hose/tube/ducting that goes from exhaust shroud to air cleaner? I was lookin at about a 3ft length bagged at advance auto for a couple bucks and thinkin, yeah, under dash, right size, tougher than the paper hose, and way less than $25 + shippin! I think I'm headin back for a bag of it.

[rickywideglide]

while searching different hoses saw that as well,dont see why it wouldnt work

[Sharps40]

I just fixed my factory duct with a full length wrap of electrical tape! It was the boys tape so I don't feel bad. And, it'll hold till I get back to autozone for somma that nice metallic ducting.

I measured the pipes, my 65 uses 2.5" id hose.

[64shortbox]

How about this - Auto Zone carries 2 1/2" X 70" long duct hose and even has it in stock for 14.99

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...mString=search

[Sharps40]

Neat, mine has 72" of 2.5" dia in stock for 10.99 and its made of nitrile rubber. Cool...

[rideblue00]

you gotta part # for that sharps?

[Sharps40]

Here ya go.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ier=80248_0_0_

[Softpatch]

good post thanks for the info..Sp

[luvbowties]

I found the short--about 3 or 4 inches long--exhaust & tail pipe adapters come in handy when fitting a larger diameter hose to the defroster snouts. [These are available inexpensively enough at A/Zone and Adv. A/P & prolly O'Reilly as well.]

When tubing is stiff enough, or when enough length is used to eliminate flimsyness, this combo will stay in place without rivets or bolts, and still direct greater flow thru the ducts.

When installing these ducts, we quickly learn about the lack of room in-and-around the def. fittings. Makes one wish for lengthy, child's arms and hands--at least for a few minutes!
Sam

[rickywideglide]

i ended up using hose from autozone ..pretty tight fit though

[wilbur46]

I've been fighting this hose without results.
No one seems to have the actual size hose.
I can't stretch the plastic 2 1/2" stuff far enough and I don't want to wrestle with it.
I actually seems to be 2 5/8" ID, and I can't find it
The shop vac hose suggested was way too small for my 65.
The aluminum foil seems good but not available in the right size.
?????

[AcampoDave]

I got some at O'reily's. They had to order it, but it fit.

[Fredthecat]

interesting...I bought 6 feet of 2 1/2" defroster duct today at NAPA auto parts in Auburn CA.

$3.49 / ft.

[Fredthecat]

NAPA part number for hose, air/defrst: 815-5008

[65chevysub]

I got some of the plastic hose like rickywideglide shows on his post but I cant get it on the dash vents. Any suggestions?

[BOE]

not a big fan of LMC but the hoses fit real good. don't even need clamps but you will have work getting them in place. the price is right until you pay shipping which a total different entity. that is how they make their money

[WOLFMANmike]

Originally Posted by BOE

not a big fan of LMC but the hoses fit real good. don't even need clamps but you will have work getting them in place. the price is right until you pay shipping which a total different entity. that is how they make their money

lol aint that the truth

[LostMy65]

I bought mine from http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1...departments/6/