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11-28-2017, 01:32 PM | #1 |
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radiator hoses bob drake 1933 model B
I ordered a new set of radiator hoses from Bob Drake after my lower radiator hose broke. These new hoses are half as thick as my existing hoses, which I believe were from Bob Drake. Maybe I have to forget about the red stripe and just order quality hoses from NAPA, "which I believe are made in Mexico"
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11-28-2017, 01:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: radiator hoses bob drake 1933 model B
Be sure to let Bob Drake know, maybe send them back.
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11-28-2017, 01:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: radiator hoses bob drake 1933 model B
Just called Bob Drake. They said they are not making any more hoses for model B fords!
Once their stock is sold that is it. Don't know anything about the thickness..all are made to original specs.... I guess there goes another supplier. |
11-28-2017, 02:40 PM | #4 |
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Re: radiator hoses bob drake 1933 model B
Also, what is the real story about those horrible "authentic" hose clamps....
They could not have been made this badly in 1933. I will have to use normal well made Radiator hose clamps. |
11-28-2017, 03:23 PM | #5 | |
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Re: radiator hoses bob drake 1933 model B
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11-28-2017, 05:30 PM | #6 |
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11-28-2017, 06:19 PM | #7 | |
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No, I don't use that junk. I use stainless worm-gear hose clamps....
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11-28-2017, 06:59 PM | #8 |
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Re: radiator hoses bob drake 1933 model B
Maybe use gates green stripe hose from your local truck supply co.
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11-28-2017, 07:22 PM | #9 |
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Re: radiator hoses bob drake 1933 model B
One good thing about being into Corvettes; you get real involved with hose clamps (those things are even date-coded for cripes sake). Anyway, because of this, I've been saving hose clamps for years and now have a good supply of original Ford clamps. I think it was the only positive outcome I had.
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11-28-2017, 07:29 PM | #10 |
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Re: radiator hoses bob drake 1933 model B
Glade to hear.. I am a guy that likes everything original, but there comes a point when the junk they sell just doesn't work. I think those authentic clamps are worse than the authentic hoses.
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