1976 Radiator Hoses Help!!!!
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1st Gear
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1976 Radiator Hoses Help!!!!
I must change the lower and upper radiator hoses of my '76 Vette. I don´t know if my car is an EARLY or LATE 1976 Corvette. The serial number of my car is # 439991. Can anyone help me? I must define if my car is EARLY or LATE for ordering the right hose. Thanks a lot!!!!!
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I have a 76 as well. I replaced both upper and lower last winter. I did not know it made a difference? I say this because I ordered my hoses from Ecklers and there was no option for early or late model. The hoses I received fit perfect. I will say it was a PITA getting the lower one off. As many others have noted I recommend using a ravor knife and cutting a slot or two at the end of the hose. I did this at both ends and it made it alot easier getting it off. I don't recommended twisting and turning it with force. You can break the radiator connection.
Melting Slicks
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Another Sign For Early Or Late Is: On Early The Upper Outlet Pipe Points To The Right. On Late :upper Outlet Points Straight To Rear. Be Sure To Get The Lower One With The Coil Spring In It.good Luck
Racer
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I must change the lower and upper radiator hoses of my '76 Vette. I don´t know if my car is an EARLY or LATE 1976 Corvette. The serial number of my car is # 439991. Can anyone help me? I must define if my car is EARLY or LATE for ordering the right hose. Thanks a lot!!!!!
