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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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Anyone know who sells bulk AC hose? I am thinking about building custom hoses for my 81, I think I can rout them better and make the system look better but can't find hose. Summit has connectors and fitings.

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I use Hal's Auto Air, a local (Sacramento) vendor, for my A/C stuff. He was able to make me an EXACT copy (with barrier hose) of the original hoses, including the muffler used on the '69 BB, for $50.- per hose. I'm sure there is a similar vendor in your area...

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Originally Posted by SIXFOOTER
Anyone know who sells bulk AC hose? I am thinking about building custom hoses for my 81, I think I can rout them better and make the system look better but can't find hose. Summit has connectors and fitings.

TIA
I have bought it in the past at NAPA. I have also bought some at Amazon Hose and Rubber in Tampa.
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Check out these two links. I have purchased from both and have been well satisfied with their service. I bought a Mastercool crimper ($165.00) and repair ferrules so I could reuse the steel ends on the AC lines on a tractor I did a R134A conversion on a couple of years ago. It worked very well. The ferrules and crimper were purchased from AC Source. Look for the ferrules under hose repair.
http://www.ackits.com
http://www.acsource.com
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Old Aug 8, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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Not to far from you.

Industrial Hose and Hydraulics Inc
2450 North Powerline Road
Pompano Beach


The do pretty well all types including a/c. Can sell you the parts or crimp them etc.

http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q...pano+Beach,+FL

Have personally only used them for hydraulic hose, but I know they have all major brands and types. Prices are usually cheaper than an a/c shop.
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This place is the cats Azz...

Thanks a lot guys
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