Another Engine Bay Detailing Question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego New York
Another Engine Bay Detailing Question
What is the correct finish on the hose brackets that are mounted near (just below) the radiator surge tank? There are 2 of these that hold the heater supply and return hoses.
Thanks for helping.
Thanks for helping.
Le Mans Master
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From: Peekskill NY
Are you talking about the ones riveted to the wheel well? If so I thing satin black.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego New York
Yes ... there is a rectangular shaped piece riveted to the wheel well. That piece has a square hole in it and the 'strap' that wraps around the 2 hoses snaps into the hole.
Mine look sorta like having a plain metal finish, but are so discolored that I can't really determine what the originally looked like.
Mine look sorta like having a plain metal finish, but are so discolored that I can't really determine what the originally looked like.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi 70Y,
I believe that on 70-72 cars the two clamps that hold the heater hoses together are black phosphate. It's a finish that's really more like very dark gray and a little sparkly. It's a plating not a paint. It's similar to the finish that's on the 4 parts of the hood latches.
Regards,
Alan
I believe that on 70-72 cars the two clamps that hold the heater hoses together are black phosphate. It's a finish that's really more like very dark gray and a little sparkly. It's a plating not a paint. It's similar to the finish that's on the 4 parts of the hood latches.
Regards,
Alan
