Radaitor hoses

[jm29henry]

For a late 1928 or early 1929 what hoses were more correct all red or black with red stripe

[jm29henry]

For a fine point car show what would be more how it came from the factory I also have a red fan belt never used that I could put on when if that would be more of how it left the factory that is what I am going for I read the judging standard i don't feel comfortable with either or

[Tom Wesenberg]

Good question. Seems every factory picture I've seen has showed the stripe on the hoses. The old red Ford script belts I've seen are actually closer to brown, just as the 1928 steering wheel is.

[jm29henry]

Thanks ,Tom I value your opinion

[msmaron]

ONLY the Black with Red Stripe for fine point cars should be used

[jm29henry]

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Mark thankyou so so very much if you possibly do you know what would be more correct a black fan belt or the reddish brown fan belt ? I really appreciate the help

[msmaron]

Originally Posted by jm29henry

Mark thankyou so so very much if you possibly do you know what would be more correct a black fan belt or the reddish brown fan belt ? I really appreciate the help

have you looked at the NEW Standards...there is a very distinct color to an original belt.. Here are a couple of pics..to help you

[msmaron]

Here is a quick shot of a hose also..you can see the distinctive wrap and color also

[JtownJoe]

What would have been the purpose of the red strip?

[Mike V. Florida]

Page 3-4 of the guidelines state;

Radiator hoses were either predominantly black
with a red longitudinal stripe which was generally
installed with the red stripe facing upward or all
red (a small percentage of production).

[jm29henry]

Jtown l really don't know great question. .? Mike V Mike thanks for the help!!!

[forever4]

Originally Posted by JtownJoe

What would have been the purpose of the red strip?

See the link:

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/RadiatorHoseConstruction.htm

.

[springerpete]

Speaking of hoses, I find that the original style clamps tend to corrode quite quickly. Does anyone know of a source for clamps that will last without crudding up ?

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by springerpete

Speaking of hoses, I find that the original style clamps tend to corrode quite quickly. Does anyone know of a source for clamps that will last without crudding up ?

I replated my original clamps by using the Caswell Home Plating kit with "Copy-Cad", which is actually zinc, and the clamps have stayed nice for many years. I like to take an oily rag and wipe over my plated parts once a year.

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by springerpete

Speaking of hoses, I find that the original style clamps tend to corrode quite quickly. Does anyone know of a source for clamps that will last without crudding up ?

These are not for everyone, but most of the guys in our club have gone to this clamp. No rust, no leaks, etc, etc.

[SeaSlugs]

Originally Posted by CarlG

These are not for everyone, but most of the guys in our club have gone to this clamp. No rust, no leaks, etc, etc.

Ive thought about those - I cant get the original style to seal up so to speak. Sometimes they do other times i need 2 clamps...

[glenn in camino]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Good question. Seems every factory picture I've seen has showed the stripe on the hoses. The old red Ford script belts I've seen are actually closer to brown, just as the 1928 steering wheel is.

My Model As are all drivers, but I do show them once in a while, and I like them to look authentic. I spray the fan belts with rustoleum red primer in the spray can. I know it's not real, but it looks good to me.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by glenn in camino

My Model As are all drivers, but I do show them once in a while, and I like them to look authentic. I spray the fan belts with rustoleum red primer in the spray can. I know it's not real, but it looks good to me.

I was thinking of trying some vinyl spray paint, such as I used to turn my black arm rest to the correct color on the left. It's flexible and sprayed on great.

[jm29henry]

Thankyou all for the help, I have learned a lot great idea about the hose clamps ,when I finish detailing the motor and engine compartment I will post them ��

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by glenn in camino

My Model As are all drivers, but I do show them once in a while, and I like them to look authentic. I spray the fan belts with rustoleum red primer in the spray can. I know it's not real, but it looks good to me.

You spray paint the fan belt? You have to be kidding! No where else but Fordbarn!! Wayne