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2post55sdeep · 07-24-2009, 05:04 AM

if anyone can help be great

auggie56 · 07-24-2009, 08:51 AM

What I have done, is take measurements, then with a stiff piece of wire, bend it into the general shape. Then with the help of a good counterman, go through his stock to see what would be a good fit. Even go as far as buying several hoses to try, and take back what you don't use.

ProjX57 · 07-24-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by auggie56

What I have done, is take measurements, then with a stiff piece of wire, bend it into the general shape. Then with the help of a good counterman, go through his stock to see what would be a good fit. Even go as far as buying several hoses to try, and take back what you don't use.

Totally agree......................I use a metal coat hanger to make the shape,and length, and hit the part's counter.......................

r66ss · 07-24-2009, 09:07 AM

keep us posted

Bihili · 07-24-2009, 10:54 AM

SDEEP, I know you are wanting someone to tell you a part number so you can just run down to the parts store and pick it up BUT we all have used the coat hanger wire suggestion with great success. The only additional requirement the parts counter guy is going to ask is the size of the hose on both ends.

SS502MC · 07-24-2009, 11:10 AM

Using the coathanger works great if you have a parts shop that will let you go look at the stock. I have to say it, because I do not like the look, but the convoluted metal hoses are the easy way too go. Can be bent into any shape, flow well and come with adapters for any size end. Cost around $40. Not cheap, but not much more than a regular hose and a lot less hassle. I have them, just do not care for the look.

2post55sdeep · 07-24-2009, 01:47 PM

yeah dnt really have money ive seen a couple cars on ebay with it done someone has 2 have a number 4 one got a guys number been trying he dnt answer it dnt really have 2 b with blower just any hose with thermstat housing turned 2 driver side

scotty t · 07-24-2009, 05:01 PM

i had a b&m 144 on my 55 with the stock radiator. the water neck was angled to the drivers side and forward. i found a stock GM hose that worked well. GM part #15627449. i have no idea what it came off of, but with a little triming it fit great.

i googled the #
check out this link;http://alansempireclassicautoparts.e...hp?pid=4590616

scotty t · 07-24-2009, 05:11 PM

[QUOTE=Bihili;265017]SDEEP, I know you are wanting someone to tell you a part number so you can just run down to the parts store and pick it up

i read this after i posted the part #

Ol Boy · 07-25-2009, 02:46 PM

With mine, I had to use a stainless steel hose, like this one

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-390124/

07-24-2009, 08:51 AM	#2
auggie56 Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Jul 2007 auggie56's Garage Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 7,060 Member #3147	What I have done, is take measurements, then with a stiff piece of wire, bend it into the general shape. Then with the help of a good counterman, go through his stock to see what would be a good fit. Even go as far as buying several hoses to try, and take back what you don't use. __________________ ‎Free Speech Is Dead ‎ "The White Hut" Toledo Ohio, a popular hangout of the car generation of the sixties.

07-24-2009, 09:07 AM	#4
r66ss Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2007 r66ss's Garage Location: ILLINOIS/Fulton Posts: 17,967 Member #2133	keep us posted __________________ Randy www.picturetrails.com/mrchevelle

07-24-2009, 10:54 AM	#5
Bihili Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: Feb 2007 Bihili's Garage Location: Missouri (KC) Posts: 1,165 Member #2145	SDEEP, I know you are wanting someone to tell you a part number so you can just run down to the parts store and pick it up BUT we all have used the coat hanger wire suggestion with great success. The only additional requirement the parts counter guy is going to ask is the size of the hose on both ends. __________________ Bill SHOW ME 1957-427-177-6-410

07-24-2009, 11:10 AM	#6
SS502MC Senior Member 1 Gold Star Join Date: May 2009 SS502MC's Garage Location: Dacusville, SC Posts: 1,318 Member #8867	Using the coathanger works great if you have a parts shop that will let you go look at the stock. I have to say it, because I do not like the look, but the convoluted metal hoses are the easy way too go. Can be bent into any shape, flow well and come with adapters for any size end. Cost around $40. Not cheap, but not much more than a regular hose and a lot less hassle. I have them, just do not care for the look. __________________ Fox Just because its never been done before, does not mean it is a good idea to do it. The Beauty is my 1955 SD The Beast is my first new car a 1983 Monte Carlo SS running a little blown 502 making 817 hp on pump gas.

07-24-2009, 05:01 PM	#8
scotty t Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Jul 2007 scotty t's Garage Location: valparaiso indiana Posts: 730 Member #3244	i had a b&m 144 on my 55 with the stock radiator. the water neck was angled to the drivers side and forward. i found a stock GM hose that worked well. GM part #15627449. i have no idea what it came off of, but with a little triming it fit great. i googled the # check out this link;http://alansempireclassicautoparts.e...hp?pid=4590616 Last edited by scotty t; 07-24-2009 at 05:12 PM..

07-24-2009, 05:04 AM	#1
2post55sdeep Member Join Date: May 2009 2post55sdeep's Garage Location: Iowa Posts: 5 Member #8956	finding a top radiator hose fit my 55 with 177 blower? if anyone can help be great

07-24-2009, 01:47 PM	#7
2post55sdeep Member Join Date: May 2009 2post55sdeep's Garage Location: Iowa Posts: 5 Member #8956	yeah dnt really have money ive seen a couple cars on ebay with it done someone has 2 have a number 4 one got a guys number been trying he dnt answer it dnt really have 2 b with blower just any hose with thermstat housing turned 2 driver side

07-24-2009, 05:11 PM	#9
scotty t Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Jul 2007 scotty t's Garage Location: valparaiso indiana Posts: 730 Member #3244	[QUOTE=Bihili;265017]SDEEP, I know you are wanting someone to tell you a part number so you can just run down to the parts store and pick it up i read this after i posted the part #

07-25-2009, 02:46 PM	#10
Ol Boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Ol Boy's Garage Posts: 138 Member #4043	With mine, I had to use a stainless steel hose, like this one http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-390124/

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