55.2-59 '55-'59 Task Force trucks with V8 Swap, What Radiator Hoses?

[nikwho]

Hey guys,
I did the No Limit Camaro IFS swap on my truck. Kept the original Camaro engine mounts (so engine is LOW). I need to figure out what radiator hoses to run. I've been running generic flexible hoses, but looking for something that is actually a decent fit. I may just go dig through hoses at NAPA until I find something, but curious if anyone has part numbers from a comparable swap? My radiator is a 24" x 19, with return hose at upper drivers side. I swapped to a serpentine belt setup and that old flex hose rubs on the high drivers side mount alternator and is going to cause a problem.

[nikwho]

Hey guys,
I think that I have this all sorted out. Went to NAPA with my tape measure and some notes. I dug through their wall of hoses and think that I found a set of hoses that will work perfectly! For the upper hose, I picked up NAPA part # 7454. It fits perfectly! I had to cut about 7 or 8" off of one end and it otherwise looks like a factory fit. Wraps right around my alternator perfectly. For the lower hose, I picked up NAPA part # 8825. I have not installed it as of yet, but I feel good about it. I wasn't quite ready to drain the cooling system, so I didn't want to pull the lower hose. Once I get it fitted and verify that it will work, I'll update. I wanted to provide what I found, in case someone else's search pull up this thread. In the mean time, I currently have a 2" x 18" universal flex hose on the bottom, which works pretty well!

Nik

[nikwho]

Whoops, here's a picture!

The second photo shows how far down in the engine compartment my engine sits. The upper hose would work if the engine were a fair bit higher, lower, further back or forward. Just trim to length. I like to keep a running list of all part numbers that I use on my truck, so if I need a part in a pinch, I have the part number, or a friend could grab it for me.

[Tempest67]

that looks so much better. well done.