Hose and belt refresh

[cwmcobra]

I've posted a few questions about coolant hoses, V-belts and radiator caps recently.  It has finally come together, so I thought I'd post some before and after pictures.  This work is on Steve Shuman's red convertible.  The first picture shows what the engine bay looked like when I bought the car.  The second shows what it looks like now.  The upper and lower hoses are not absolutely correct; the molded turns are a bit different, but they fit really well and I got rid of the universal flex hose in the process.  I was able to find some period correct V-belts with no cogs and I replaced my worn out radiator cap with one from Ames.  A cap comparison is the last photo.

Although not absolutely correct, I'm happy with the results.  It sure cleaned up the engine bay!

Chuck

[Loren At 65GS]

Looking really nice  Chuck.

Is there a bit of size difference in the lettering on the caps?

  Loren

[cwmcobra]

Thanks Loren.  It did clean up quite well.

Now that you mention it, the lettering on the Ames cap does appear to be a different size and/or font.  Especially noticeable on the "REMOVE SLOWLY" script.  Makes me wonder whether AC might have produced caps with different fonts if produced in more than one manufacturing plant.  Who's on first?   

Chuck

[vinnie]

Chuck.
I have a question on the curved heater hose on your car. What is it and do we have a part number. i am updating the hood compartment of my 65 and can see that bending a straight hose could be a problem. By the way, the car looks great. Are you planning on being at Bowling
green in October?

Glenn

[cwmcobra]

Hi Glenn,

All the information on these hoses is contained in this thread: http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=2287.msg13871#msg13871

There will be some trimming involved, but they fit nicely when done.  Note that these parts are only a solution for cars with no air conditioning as Brian notes in the above thread.  Take a look and if you have more questions, ask away!

Thanks for your comments on the car.  I'll be on vacation overseas in October, so won't be able to make the Bowling Green event.  Sounds like fun!

Chuck