"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 /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
