Thread: upper radiator hose

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This is the first time i posted anything but I have been lurking around learning quite a bit. I recently bought a 32 after lusting after one forever. While new to 32's I've had mainly muscle cars before. Anyway thanks for all the help this forum has been. Now to the question, my car has your typical 383 chevy, walker radiator. electric fan, eldlebrock intake and water pump and an ugly flex hose.
Ive heard that a gates 20607 with some fitting would work well, I plan on switching to a summit 45 degree, adjustable inlet neck when I make this switch if that helps any. Could anyone confirm or deny this is the right part or is some other part number better. Thanks for all your help on this,

Form your flex hose the way you want it to look and take it to the parts store and try to match it up. Some trimming etc may be likely .........

Or tell the parts kid you have a 32 Ford with a 383 Chevy and have him look up the part.

Kitz

I answered my own question....the 20607 fits quite well with some trimming hope this helps someone else

I have found that a Gate 20046 works great ... with a straight up water neck.

Summit also sells some universal braided stainless hoses depending on the length and diameter you need, it did the trick in my 48 ford and looks great too!

The Gates 20607 upper hose should be a good fit w/ a 45 degree neck.

Originally Posted by kitz

Or tell the parts kid you have a 32 Ford with a 383 Chevy and have him look up the part.

Kitz

That's awesome!! Talk about confusing someone!!