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From: spontius@att.net
To: Wake074@aol.com
Subject: Re: Yet another question, and a bargain some of you might want
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 14:40:23 +0000
I have had good luck finding hoses by studying the back
of the Gates book at the parts store. They have a
section that shows drawings and measurements of all of
their hoses, and when you see one that looks like it
might work the parts guy can go pull it off the wall so
you can take a look.
Scott Pontius
'78 MGB V-8
San Diego
> To start with the bargain, I was perusing the latest copy of the Classic
> Motorbooks catalog this afternoon, and noticed one MG book on clearance.
> Book is titled "MG Sports Cars" which is "A fascinating collection of
> articles, road tests, and reviews from the British magazine Autocar". It
> might make an interesting addition to a book collection for the price of just
> $9 USD, regularly $34.95. Item number 124291AE, number is 1-800-826-6600.
> There are also a couple of Land Rover books really cheap.
>
> Now to the question. I installed my Falcon / Mustang radiator, and am now
> trying to find hoses to work. The top is simple as a 1.5" 12" long generic
> radiator flex hose works fine. The generic flex hose I purchased for the
> bottom won't make the two bends without kinking. Is there anything else I
> can use, or do I just have to eat the cost of a SS hose such as Coolflex,
> which the cheapest 2' piece retails for about 75 dollars.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Glenn
>
>
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