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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Default 72 BB, A/C hose ruptured

Hose blew tonight. need which vendor to get it from. Is a 72 BB, Vert with a/c
It is the hose from the Expansion valve to drier/condessor area.
I've looked at Dr's book, Paragon, etc. Anyone with experience with any ac parts from either or anyone else.
thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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I've used these guys in the past for hard to find factory style ac hoses.

http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalog/
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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Try the Last Detail, or Partsladi on Ebay.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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What's a "BB"?

Remember, I'm new to Corvettes & don't yet understand the lingo.
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You may have to buy the correct length of correct hose and fittings and then take the parts to your NAPA store or a local A/C shop and have them crimped on professionally.

Now might be a good time to convert to R134a if you haven't already done so.

Zip might be able to help you out.

http://www.zip-corvette.com/Zip/dept..._campaign=link

Here's some more A/C stuff.

http://www.ackits.com/merchant.mvc?
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Originally Posted by autoist
What's a "BB"?

Remember, I'm new to Corvettes & don't yet understand the lingo.
it stands for Big Block
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