radiator hose question
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Burning Brakes
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From: chandler az
radiator hose question
My son has a 76 that has been bastardized (read - has parts from many other vehicles.) He went and got the radiator hose for what should have been the right year but one end is the wrong size. It is the lower hose with the elbow. The one we took off had both ends large - the supposed replacement has the water pump end large and the radiator end small.
What do I need to tell my son to tell the autoparts counter?
Thanks!
What do I need to tell my son to tell the autoparts counter?
Thanks!
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St. Jude Donor '11 thru '25
There is an early and late version, I believe. As stated above, take the old one with you to the parts store. BTW, this is a good idea for any part you are trying to replace. 
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '07
Why? The parts stores carry hoses that are quite good. It's just a matter of getting the right one, which should be easy with the original hose.
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
If the car is not original, your son won't be able to tell the counter guy anything helpful. He probably got the right hose for the car, but if your car isn't original in that area, you'll never get the right hose by talking about it. You need to bring the current hose in...
Racer
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From: Cleveland Ohio
Ask for a hose for a 1975 vette at the part store. This is a early/late issue with the 76 model year.
I am still going through this issue after buying a radiator and hoses from Dewitt. They sent the correct radiator and the wrong hoses.
I am still going through this issue after buying a radiator and hoses from Dewitt. They sent the correct radiator and the wrong hoses.
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