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Lets get this out of the way right now, I do NOT carry restamped radiator hoses, Badalson /Gibson are the only ones licensed to restamp radiator hoses



Here is another problem that might be some of the reason for this hose "confusion". Take a look at the list below for the hoses that are being currently offered. The "2863257" that Frank sells is being listed for ALL the performance engines but WITHOUT A/C!! If this hobby has been buying this hose for everything EXCEPT A/C cars, this is incorrect according to the parts book. Here are the applications (according to the parts book) for the 2863257 and 1881804 radiator hoses:

hose#2863257- **W/383, 440 Eng. W/A/Cond. W/Max. Cooling**

hose#1881804- **W/383, 440 Eng. W/O A/Cond.** part #1881804


A page from Frank Badalson's catalog:

114HS NEW! 3462114 70 b&e-body 383, b-body 6-bbl; 22 inch rad; upper……………...$45.00
116HS NEW! 3462116 70 e-body 440, 440-6; 22 inch rad………………………………...$45.00
931HS 2658931 lower 66 67-68 440, hemi B-body……………………………… $60.00
257HS 2863257 upper 383, 440, 440+6 with 26 inch radiator B and E-body, 69-71$35.00
184HS 3462184 upper 426 hemi with shaker 70-71 hemi cuda $60.00
256HS 2863256 lower 383, 440, 440+6 hemi 70 B and E-body……………………$35.00
245HS 2863245 lower 383, 440, 440+6 hemi 69 B-body…………………………. $35.00
119HS 3462119 lower 383, 440, 440+6 hemi 71 B and E-body………………… $35.00
230HS 2863230 upper 69 Hemi…………………………………………………… $40.00
113HS 3462113 upper 70 Hemi Challenger……………………………………… $60.00
244HS 2863244 69 B-body 383/440 with 22 inch rad. & some C-body 383/440 $40.00
201HS NEW 2863201 68 B-body 383/440 w/ 22 inch rad.

Has it occurred to anyone that the incorrect hose has somehow become accepted over time as the correct one?