radiator hose part number for race car

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have a 1972 demon with 440 motor,alum radiator, lower hose drivers side ,upper hose pass side does any one have a part number for these 2 hoses ? parts stores are not very helpful thanks
 
moparraceman said:
have a 1972 demon with 440 motor,alum radiator, lower hose drivers side ,upper hose pass side does any one have a part number for these 2 hoses ? parts stores are not very helpful thanks
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The way I solved that was to bend a welding rod the way the hose needed to be then went to auto parts store and rummaged thru all of them hanging on wall that had the bends I needed then just adapted the long straight part to my desired length. The counter guys today bring zero value. They have to have a part number or they are lost.
 
An alternative upper trimmed at radiator (26") end....
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Sublime one said:
The way I solved that was to bend a welding rod the way the hose needed to be then went to auto parts store and rummaged thru all of them hanging on wall that had the bends I needed then just adapted the long straight part to my desired length. The counter guys today bring zero value. They have to have a part number or they are lost.
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HA! I thought I was the only crazy guy with a piece of wire, asking to go behind the counter to look at their hoses. :thumbsup:
 
Gates 20875 upper to RH on radiator. 20609 for lower to LH. Take a look at these cut to fit and they have the angles for big blocks. Size is for stock. Craig
 
my5thmopar said:
Gates 20875 upper to RH on radiator. 20609 for lower to LH. Take a look at these cut to fit and they have the angles for big blocks. Size is for stock. Craig
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Why not get a pair of hoses for a 69 roadrunner w/ a 440, u can always take them back after a check fit , u will probly be able to use them !
 
flyfish said:
HA! I thought I was the only crazy guy with a piece of wire, asking to go behind the counter to look at their hoses. :thumbsup:
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I'm back there going through the hoses also. That's how you find the one that fits...:rolleyes:
 
moparraceman said:
have a 1972 demon with 440 motor,alum radiator, lower hose drivers side ,upper hose pass side does any one have a part number for these 2 hoses ? parts stores are not very helpful thanks
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The answer really depends on which radiator you have. The hose locations are not in the same exact spot for all radiators. Plus, you have an aftermarket radiator so nobody knows where those hole locations are except you and your tape measure. IF the hose locations are in the stock locations then you should be able to buy hoses for a stock big block A body car. If not, then you'll just have to hunt around. Try hoses for a B body or an E body with a big block until you find something that is close enough to work.
 
Or you could do what I did. I have a big block in a '72 A body with a late model Cordoba radiator. I bought my hoses first then I moved the fittings on the radiator to match my hose locations. That way it all goes together nice and clean.
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