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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: Edgemontvillage on August 26, 2021, 04:54:50 PM

Title: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: Edgemontvillage on August 26, 2021, 04:54:50 PM: Looking for the correct length of the thin wall radiator overflow hose. The AIM provides no details and I assume the hose length was the same for all Gen 1's however if not I'm looking for a 69 Z. Thanks.
Title: Re: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: BillG on August 26, 2021, 07:33:57 PM: Lloyd; mine is 18". O3B L48 Pace car. I believe it to be original to the car.
Title: Re: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: Mike S on August 26, 2021, 08:11:06 PM: The original still on my '67 04B LOS w/L35 auto-radiator measures exactly at 18 1/2" when using a tape measure to follow the hoses contour. I tried to pry it off the radiator nipple but it is stuck on and I didn't want to risk tearing
the rubber.

Mike
Title: Re: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: Edgemontvillage on August 26, 2021, 11:36:51 PM: Thanks Mike & Bill, much appreciated!
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Post by: 169INDY on August 27, 2021, 03:51:56 AM: 17" on the curve. Lost a bit but original ribs, thin wall, dia, etc.
Pic
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Post by: Edgemontvillage on August 30, 2021, 04:27:17 AM: Cut to 18" length

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Title: Re: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: firstgenaddict on August 30, 2021, 09:21:15 AM: That looks so good.
Is the fan shroud NOS or did you work some Lloyd magic on it?

radiator tag - thumbs up.
Title: Re: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: Edgemontvillage on August 30, 2021, 02:10:43 PM: Thanks James, the radiator shroud is NOS dating back to the early '90s.
Title: Re: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: Mike S on August 30, 2021, 03:09:48 PM: I wonder what prompted GM in '69 to add a part to hold the hose end instead of using the clip I see in the photo that is already part of the radiator assembly like in '67 (and 68?). Granted the part probably costs cents to produce but you know how the bean counters think.

Mike
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Post by: Gars68Tux on August 30, 2021, 10:07:18 PM: ...and to dump overflow on the rad hose ? Would make a person wonder if the lower (rad) hose was leaking... :-\
Title: Re: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: 169INDY on August 31, 2021, 02:50:57 PM: Quote from: Mike S on August 30, 2021, 03:09:48 PM
I wonder what prompted GM in '69 to add a part to hold the hose end instead of using the clip I see in the photo that is already part of the radiator assembly like in '67 (and 68?). Granted the part probably costs cents to produce but you know how the bean counters think.

Mike
My as found LOS 1968 "UH"
Title: Re: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: hugrz28 on September 23, 2021, 04:57:24 PM: Does anyone know who makes an accurate, quality reproduction?
Title: Re: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: Edgemontvillage on October 07, 2021, 08:09:47 PM: Quote from: hugrz28 on September 23, 2021, 04:57:24 PM
Does anyone know who makes an accurate, quality reproduction?

I sourced mine from Inline Tube / Motorcity Musclecar Restoration Parts. Theirs is the correct thin wall design (with 3 ribs). Its sold in 25" length.
Title: Re: Radiator Overflow Hose - Length
Post by: hugrz28 on October 08, 2021, 03:49:03 PM: Thank you for responding. What I meant to say in my post is the clip that attaches to the radiator tank and holds the hose. That is the piece I was wondering about and if a reproduction is made and where to buy it from.