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Upper Radiator Hose - '69 GTX #1267077 07/13/12 08:07 PM 07/13/12 08:07 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 152 Salem, NY 6 69gtxvert OP member
69gtxvert OP member 6 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 152 Salem, NY	A little background first. Non-matching '69 440 engine cooled by a non-matching 22" 2276838 radiator in my '69 GTX convertible. I found a correct 2949053 radiator and, after installing it, it was pretty clear the upper hose was not going to fit - radiator inlet was too far to the left (driver's side). Ordered a replacement from NAPA and it's not right. Wondering if they ordered a hose for a 26" radiator? Anyone know what upper hose I need to use?

Re: Upper Radiator Hose - '69 GTX [Re: 69gtxvert] #1267078 07/13/12 11:36 PM 07/13/12 11:36 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,464 Back in NJ.... E EWJ master
EWJ master E Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,464 Back in NJ....	Sometimes the replacement hoses offered need to be cut at specific points, which are labeled on the hose. Look at the hose you have- do you see any line marks, with an "A" or "B" adjcent to it? I have seen such instaces like this with replacement hoses offered by Gates (not sure who supplies NAPA). Ed EastCoast Land Yacht Assoc. 1967 Newport Conv: 440/4 speed 1969 GTX: 440/4 speed, TX9/TX9, A34, N96 1970 Super Bee: 383/4 speed, B5/B7 1970 Coronet RT: 440/4 speed, A34, N96 1970 Coronet RT: 440/auto, A36, N96 1970 Road Runner convertible: 383/4 speed TX9/D6XW 1970 GTX: 440+6/727, A32, N96 2001 Dodge 2500 HO CTD, 6 speed, 4x4 quad cab long bed "The early bird may get the worm, but the 2nd mouse gets the cheese".

Re: Upper Radiator Hose - '69 GTX [Re: EWJ] #1267079 07/14/12 07:23 AM 07/14/12 07:23 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 277 Palmyra, NY 6 63stabamatic enthusiast
63stabamatic enthusiast 6 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 277 Palmyra, NY	Quote: Sometimes the replacement hoses offered need to be cut at specific points, which are labeled on the hose. Look at the hose you have- do you see any line marks, with an "A" or "B" adjcent to it? I have seen such instaces like this with replacement hoses offered by Gates (not sure who supplies NAPA). Same for me, cut to fit. I ordered the correct hoses for my GTX from Frank Badalson but it has the 26" radiator.

Re: Upper Radiator Hose - '69 GTX [Re: 63stabamatic] #1267080 07/14/12 07:42 PM 07/14/12 07:42 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 152 Salem, NY 6 69gtxvert OP member
69gtxvert OP member 6 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 152 Salem, NY	I appreciate the feedback but none of the hoses I've looked at are even the right shape or bent the right direction. I'm starting to wonder if my parts and pieces are really what they say they are. Does anyone have a '69 B-body with a 2949 053 22" radiator and shroud that they can post a picture or two of?

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