Braided Upper/Lower Radiator hoses...
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Braided Upper/Lower Radiator hoses...
Ok, this year I want another project for my C5 and it's going to be braided radiator hoses. Now Elker's had them but they are now discontinued. Been web shopping and can't seem to find the pre-formed and braided hoses. I am trying to stay away from the braided kit on stock hoses since they look kinda cheap and not tight after installed.. Anybody know of a place that still sells them, also I would like to upgrade with the Spretra Preformance hose clamps or better... thanks..
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Ok, this year I want another project for my C5 and it's going to be braided radiator hoses. Now Elker's had them but they are now discontinued. Been web shopping and can't seem to find the pre-formed and braided hoses. I am trying to stay away from the braided kit on stock hoses since they look kinda cheap and not tight after installed.. Anybody know of a place that still sells them, also I would like to upgrade with the Spretra Preformance hose clamps or better... thanks..
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Try a place in Santee, CA called Hose Specialties. If he's still in business, he does braided radiator hoses in true screw-on aircraft fittings. He built a '57 Nomad I once owned that had them on the upper and lower hoses.
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http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...aidedhose.html
James not to bad....on the scale of other mods you have done
James not to bad....on the scale of other mods you have done
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James not to bad....on the scale of other mods you have done
James not to bad....on the scale of other mods you have done
I have 2 Braided kits right now and more on the way in about 10 days
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...ehosekits.html
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I have 2 Braided kits right now and more on the way in about 10 days
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...ehosekits.html
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I have 2 Braided kits right now and more on the way in about 10 days
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...ehosekits.html
Peace
Chip
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http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...aidedhose.html
James not to bad....on the scale of other mods you have done
James not to bad....on the scale of other mods you have done
I'm a sucker cause when I get to these places they are always seem to have really great deals going on ...
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Chip are these the ones that we have to put to gather
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No putting together need James.
This is a custom made product, not a "slip-on"
Please see post 11 form delivery times... I am now
sold out of full kits. I have 2 upper and 2 Lower Radiator Hoses
in stock now.
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This is a custom made product, not a "slip-on"
Please see post 11 form delivery times... I am now
sold out of full kits. I have 2 upper and 2 Lower Radiator Hoses
in stock now.
Peace
Chip
