Does anyone know a source for red wrapped radiator hoses?

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Does anyone know a source for red wrapped radiator hoses?

Post by colonelpowers » Thu Sep 26, 2024 4:55 pm

I am working on my new 17 Maxwell and am wanting to put new hoses on the car. The one that is on it is an ancient spiral wrapped red hose like a T but these hoses are longer. Anyone know where to get period hoses? I have searched and can't find anything except T hoses in that style. Also, who is good at making leather fan belts?

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Re: Does anyone know a source for red wrapped radiator hoses?

Post by Tadpole » Thu Sep 26, 2024 5:30 pm

Restoration Supply Co makes many sizes of that red hose, that’s what I used on my Maxwell. I also had a leather belt made by Then and Now Automotive.
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Re: Does anyone know a source for red wrapped radiator hoses?

Post by J1MGOLDEN » Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:00 pm

I still have two new small T hoses yet that I don't need.

There is a red rubber paint for insulating electrical engine components.

That might work with a thin layer on the slightly off color red hoses.
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Re: Does anyone know a source for red wrapped radiator hoses?

Post by 1925 Touring » Thu Sep 26, 2024 10:33 pm

Maybe contact one of the vendors and see where they get them from, or maybe they would have some stock that isn't cut yet?
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Re: Does anyone know a source for red wrapped radiator hoses?

Post by J1MGOLDEN » Fri Sep 27, 2024 12:07 pm

None of the venders I know about has had any real red hose for at least 8 years ago now.
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Re: Does anyone know a source for red wrapped radiator hoses?

Post by Tadpole » Fri Sep 27, 2024 12:26 pm

Model T diameter is too small, you could cut down Model A hose to fit.
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Re: Does anyone know a source for red wrapped radiator hoses?

Post by jab35 » Fri Sep 27, 2024 1:02 pm

Josh:

Restoration Supply lists both red and black "hand-wrapped radiator hose", by the foot. Red sizes 1/2" to 2-1/2" ID
https://restorationstuff.com/ Log in with a name and email address and open the catalog pdf, see pg 15.

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