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Started by Bossbill, September 07, 2020, 03:45:08 PM

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CSX 4133

Quote from: Bob Gaines on September 11, 2020, 11:25:59 AM
Quote from: CSX 4133 on September 11, 2020, 11:17:23 AM

Try OPGI and see if their hoses might work, they offer various diameters and lengths.

https://www.opgi.com/fittings-hoses/hoses/heaterac-side-duct-hose/duct-hose-1954-88-gm-vehicles-heater-ac-3-vinyl-c210191.html
Will  most likely work but doesn't look the same as what was used back in the day if you are trying for the look along with function. Picture in reply #13 is what it typically looked like . There were some other variations.

I was afraid of that  :-\.... has anyone tried Dead Nuts On and see if they have a source.

2112

Quote from: Bossbill on September 08, 2020, 06:52:55 PM
Mustang Defrost duct? That's 2 1/2" ID.
The brake cooling hose inlet is 3" OD.

Does it look like any of these?

Bill, did you end up getting any of these aircraft hoses?

I bought some of the gates hose.......meh. Maybe looks similar to the original but looks like a water trap to me.


Bob Gaines

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shelbydoug

Do the wheel well adapters get installed from the outside or the inside? It looks like they were originally done from the outside and it would be easier to pop-rivet them on that way?
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davez

Quote from: shelbydoug on September 25, 2020, 07:34:53 AM
Do the wheel well adapters get installed from the outside or the inside? It looks like they were originally done from the outside and it would be easier to pop-rivet them on that way?

From the inside after the seat and trim panels were removed.
To do from the outside they would have to remove the undercoating sound deadner sprayed on the wheelhouse to get a tight fit.

shelbydoug

Quote from: davez on September 25, 2020, 08:04:05 AM
Quote from: shelbydoug on September 25, 2020, 07:34:53 AM
Do the wheel well adapters get installed from the outside or the inside? It looks like they were originally done from the outside and it would be easier to pop-rivet them on that way?

From the inside after the seat and trim panels were removed.
To do from the outside they would have to remove the undercoating sound deadner sprayed on the wheelhouse to get a tight fit.

So it's "correct" to have the pop-rivets sticking through into the wheel well?
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JD

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Quote from: shelbydoug on September 25, 2020, 08:19:58 AM
Quote from: davez on September 25, 2020, 08:04:05 AM
Quote from: shelbydoug on September 25, 2020, 07:34:53 AM
Do the wheel well adapters get installed from the outside or the inside? It looks like they were originally done from the outside and it would be easier to pop-rivet them on that way?

From the inside after the seat and trim panels were removed.
To do from the outside they would have to remove the undercoating sound deadner sprayed on the wheelhouse to get a tight fit.

So it's "correct" to have the pop-rivets sticking through into the wheel well?

Yes, they really don't show much, red arrows, the black are the rivets connecting the hose to the adapter and you can see the rust on the metal flat-rib embedded in the duct material.

And a look inside the car...
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Bob Gaines

Quote from: shelbydoug on September 25, 2020, 07:34:53 AM
Do the wheel well adapters get installed from the outside or the inside? It looks like they were originally done from the outside and it would be easier to pop-rivet them on that way?
The inside of the car wheel well surface was a more consistent smoother surface for the tube adapters to seal to compared to the undercoat/sound deadener side. The undercoat/sound deadener side didn't need to be cleared away for the pop rivets to secure.
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2112

Did the adapter get "caulked" to the inner wheel well with butyl or similar?

Bob Gaines

Quote from: 2112 on September 25, 2020, 10:51:33 AM
Did the adapter get "caulked" to the inner wheel well with butyl or similar?
I have found strip caulk some refer to as dum dum..
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shelbydoug

Quote from: Bob Gaines on September 25, 2020, 11:33:53 AM
Quote from: 2112 on September 25, 2020, 10:51:33 AM
Did the adapter get "caulked" to the inner wheel well with butyl or similar?
I have found strip caulk some refer to as dum dum..

Oil based strip caulking is obsolete. You need to buy it from a scalper if you can find any that is not dried out and like a rock.
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Bob Gaines

Quote from: shelbydoug on September 25, 2020, 01:34:18 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on September 25, 2020, 11:33:53 AM
Quote from: 2112 on September 25, 2020, 10:51:33 AM
Did the adapter get "caulked" to the inner wheel well with butyl or similar?
I have found strip caulk some refer to as dum dum..

Oil based strip caulking is obsolete. You need to buy it from a scalper if you can find any that is not dried out and like a rock.
3M sells a acceptable strip caulk .NPD,Eastwood and others.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby