Restoration hoses

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I had ordered a few of the 68-69 non ac upper hoses 60666. These were the ones that are not correct for the 67-69 with the straight water neck. The way the hose is formed, it might fit the 45° water neck. I will check this weekend and if they fit, I will have them for sale.
 

It's not just the thermostat cover angle. The 20416 Gates has that angle correct. It's the slight S curve to the radiator neck that's the problem. The 20416 has just one bend. The hose needs three to be correct.
 
Here is a recent picture of the engine compartment of my FS. Note the top radiator hose is a Gates 20386, as is the bottom hose. In my opinion, it fits very well and looks original. Period photos below for comparison.

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Bob Jasinski said:
Did you try the 20386 on the top? It looks perfect, just like the pictures in the road test articles. Its not an AC hose in this application, I can't speak to other uses. I'm fussy too, I want an original look, the 20416 looked terrible, very non-original. I'll post a picture when I get it back together again.
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Yes, that's the answer! I went ahead and got another Gates 20386 lower hose to use for a top hose. You cut off 2 1/2 inches off the thermostat cover end and it fits great! it's all stamped and ready to install now. I'll post a photo when it is. Thanks! :thumbsup: :thankyou:
 
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