"Terry L. Thompson" wrote:
>
> I spent sunday installing a non OE radiator in my
> Spitfire, and came to the conclusion that I need a
> special hose to make this thing work.
> Specifically, I need a tight 90 deg. bend 1-3/4"
> radiator hose.
> Trak Auto used to have the coolant hoses where you
> could browse and buy. Now that they've gone out of
> business, the major parts suppliers (Schlep Boys,
> Advanced Auto, NAPA) you have to go to the Parts
> Counter and give them a make, model and year before
> they will go look for it.
> Does anyone know somewhere in MD/DC area that sells a
> multitude of radiator hoses that can be browsed on a
> rack?
> Or if someone out there has an auto parts place that
> still sells hoses off of the rack and is willing to
> look for me and I'll pay for the item and shipping
> plus something for your trouble? Just contact me
> off-list.
> I'd prefer to browse and buy myself, so that I can get
> this done asap. As the car is obviously undrivable
> without a hose. But any help or suggestions would be
> greatly appreciated.
> -Terry
Terry,
When all else fails, go to the pluming isle in your local hardware store
and get a brass "L" fitting the right size and fabricate your own hose.
It has worked for me in several instances.
Joe
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