radiator tubing source

[johndee138]

Alright, I'm giving up on the stock radiator and have picked up a used Walker for my 36 stock motor w/ front outlet water pumps. Gotta make a right angle turn to plumb the hoses from the pump outlet to the rad neck. Need source/part # for either 1 3/4" hoses with a right angle on them or a thinwall 1 3/4" piece of pipe to booger together the connection. I wouldn't mind the hard pipe elbow, just dont want a thick wall elbow.
Suggestions?

[texas webb]

Bend a piece of copper wire to the bend(s) you need,most parts shops will let you look at and compare your shape to hoses that could work.

[SofaKing]

I did just what Texas Webb is suggesting, snooped around in the back of the autoparts store with a protractor. 'Found one rubber hose with all the bends I needed, cut 6 pieces from that single hose to connect the bottom and splice in hard lines on the top. I don't know where to find thinwall tube for cheap, I salvaged what came with my truck, cut-off the corroded ends.

[outlaw]

Go to a parts store that handles Gates belts & hoses. In the back of the Gates interchange book is a picture section that will show pictures by od/id sizes & lengths. You can find either one that will work or one that you can cut up to fit. You might look at exhaust pipe in the size you need for the thin wall tubing. Some companies offer it in chrome or stainless if you want the bling. Bill

[rich b]

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Originally Posted by outlaw

Go to a parts store that handles Gates belts & hoses. In the back of the Gates interchange book is a picture section that will show pictures by od/id sizes & lengths. You can find either one that will work or one that you can cut up to fit. You might look at exhaust pipe in the size you need for the thin wall tubing. Some companies offer it in chrome or stainless if you want the bling. Bill

You also find the Gates hose "book" on line and download it as a PDF.