[TR] TR6 Radiator Hose Choices

[Tom Walling & Wendy Rose]

My old black hoses are cracking with age and I know it's only a matter of 
time before I have to change them.  I, therefore, have developed an interest 
in what's available from our favorite suppliers.  Of course, TRF has both 
green and black hoses complete with the original (not for the short-fused 
installer) wire clamps, but they cost a lot of money.  I notice that Moss 
also carries the green hoses (P/Ns 850-100, 105 & 110) for less than TRF 
sells their black hoses.  I know that the Moss hoses are not complete kits 
(no clamps included), but a clamp kit can't cost much more than $15.

Has anyone had actual on-car experience with the Moss hoses?  Is there a 
down side to them or are they equivalent to the TRF green hoses?