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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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I need to replace the 2 main A/C hoses that run off of the rear of the compressor on my 87 and not having any luck finding any sources.
I did check with Ecklers and it is now a discontinued item.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Hey Jim,
Check local AC shops, they should be able to make the hoses for you. I don't known any in the Bay Area, but there are some here in Sac.

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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Take what you have to a place that makes A/C hoses. I had to do that on the 69GTX.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Thanks Paul and also to you RLG.
Little did I realize when I set out to find replacement A/C hoses that this was going to be a difficult task.
I knew I was in trouble when my very reliable local automotive parts supplier came up blank.
Can't seem to find anyone here locally that makes up replacement sets and was hoping that I could find someone who would have something like this in stock?
Will keep looking....
Thanks again everyone.
Jim
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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have a used one in nice shape 55.00
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Hey Jim, just run the air conditioner delete option. Your car will weigh less and go quicker. Lynette may not approve though. Willie
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Hard to believe there is no A/C shop in the area that makes hoses.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Hey Jim, just run the air conditioner delete option. Your car will weigh less and go quicker. Lynette may not approve though. Willie
Willie,
I think that you are trying to get me killed
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Originally Posted by mrbonzia
have a used one in nice shape 55.00
Thanks,
I might have to take it under consideration if I can't find something here.
Prefer new A/C hoses but will keep you in mind.
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Originally Posted by Jim McCombe
Thanks,
I might have to take it under consideration if I can't find something here.
Prefer new A/C hoses but will keep you in mind.
you tried www.rockauto.com?

Also Mid-America, Corvette Central, Corvette America?
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Originally Posted by Jim McCombe
I need to replace the 2 main A/C hoses that run off of the rear of the compressor on my 87 and not having any luck finding any sources.
I did check with Ecklers and it is now a discontinued item.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
I have been looking for a month and can't find the compressor hose anywhere.
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