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02-14-2012, 04:17 PM
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67cheby
 
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Upper metal radiator hose, what to use to make one
What metal would you suggest to make the metal section of the upper radiator hose ? Aluminized exhaust tubing ? it will be painted or powdercoated black .
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02-14-2012, 04:37 PM
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Re: Upper metal radiator hose, what to use to make one
I don't see why not. Other option is stainless, just more $$$
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02-14-2012, 04:45 PM
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67cheby
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Re: Upper metal radiator hose, what to use to make one
duh...i wasnt even thinking of stainless !
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04-22-2012, 05:43 PM
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Re: Upper metal radiator hose, what to use to make one
Hey Mike,
Did you end up going with some stainless exhaust tubing for upper radiator hose I am thinking of the same type of idea??????? maybe polished? I was also thinking the biggest stainless braided line would that work as well?? |
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04-22-2012, 08:53 PM
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67cheby
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Re: Upper metal radiator hose, what to use to make one
I haven't yet but that is my plan , stainless then I will paint it black to match my stock engine theme
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04-22-2012, 08:58 PM
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Laid Back
 
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Re: Upper metal radiator hose, what to use to make one
I bought my stainless pipe from speedway you can only by it in 4' and 6' sections!!
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04-22-2012, 09:06 PM
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67cheby
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Re: Upper metal radiator hose, what to use to make one
Sweet I will check them out
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04-22-2012, 09:21 PM
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Location: Mars Hill, NC
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Re: Upper metal radiator hose, what to use to make one
Was told a guy in Kentucky is repoping these called Sonny's truck Parts 270-487-6838
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04-22-2012, 09:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma
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Re: Upper metal radiator hose, what to use to make one
May be a dumb question, but why exactly do 4wd trucks all have a metal tube instead if a rubber hose?
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04-22-2012, 11:31 PM
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
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Re: Upper metal radiator hose, what to use to make one
I think the engine sits farther back (4x4 fan shrouds are deeper) and a long rubber hose could sag and get tangled up in the alternator belt.
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