Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Step 52 - Hosed

Installed new radiator, heater, AC and power steering hoses.

Radiator Hoses:  Upper and lower radiator hoses and clamps from Marti AutoWorks, lower radiator hose spring from NPD and radiator overflow hose from Dead Nuts On Restorations.  Everything fit perfectly - no issues.




Heater Hoses:  Water tube, hoses and clamps all from NPD - the position of  Classic Auto Air's AC/Heater assembly made it necessary to use two hoses with a 90 degree bend at the firewall vs. just one that comes with the kit - yep had to buy two kits - anyone need some heater hose?


Power Steering Hoses:  Borgenson did not test their hoses in a '70 - they do not fit on the pump side.  So I engaged a local hydraulic shop to make a custom set of hoses.  They run along the top of the engine vs. underneath.  Borgenson gave me the okay to return the pair that comes with their steering box.


AC Hoses:  Classic Auto Air's hoses fit pretty good.  We had to shorten the lower condenser hose by about an inch, other than that, no issues.

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