So you want original rad hoses?

[Craig Lewis]

Interesting what an original looking hose will fetch on the world auction.
Does anyone know what that script hose belongs too?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160693665311?...84.m1423.l2649

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Those are NOT Model A hoses ....which will generally fetch over $300 for a set of 28/29s ...and add another C note to that for the 30/31's.

[Pickupman]

Just because someone says it's NOS on ebay doesn't mean it is. Buyers need to do their homework. I see this all the time.

[ken ct]

My God why would anyone pay that kind of $$$ for a dryed up rad hose. Thats the price trophy hunters pay for this junk. OMO ken ct.

[Leathernek]

There's one born every minute.....jus' sayin'

[jkeesey]

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I pulled a set of original hoses off a 42 and they had the same script, maybe I should have ebayed em.

[Ron in Quincy]

I would rather lose Judging points than pay what some people ask for original stripe hoses; that is why I went with plain red hoses and fan belt. As long as people are willing to pay the high prices you will never see the costs decrease. Just just my opinion !!!!

Ron

[Jim Mason]

Why is it 'OK' to insult someone who is interested in the pursuit of original parts? What they purchase, and what they pay is their business. Calling them 'trophy hunter' as used, and implying 'sucker' etc is insulting. Yet, if someone says 'my God, why would anyone pay that much for a downdraft carb setup up? Thats the price trophy hunters pay for this junk.' and or 'I'd rather lose a couple horse power than pay that price' they get jumped for being a snob or worse? I guess it's 'my kink is ok, your's is just sick'...fwiw,jm

[mrtexas]

Not OK to insult anyone whether for original parts or non-original. I see far more insults about non-original parts or modifications on this forum. Can't we all please be a little more inclusive?

[Jerry Parr WI]

Why the assumption that the person who bought them wanted to use them on a car? Why the assumption that he doesn't know what they fit? Collectors pay for items based on a different model than car part users. Look at the prices paid for advertising items for products that can't even be purchased any more. On a use model a porcelain sign for a no longer manufactured auto has no value because you can't buy it anymore.

No I didn't buy them.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Jim, define "sick" ...is this the old definition (i.e.: puke) or the lingo-of-today's version (i.e.: totally cool!)??

[glenn in camino]

Notice the shade of red on the stripe. Repos are not even close.

[Gary Karr]

I love it! I'm one of the "sick" individuals that will pay for NOS rubber parts. I have a set of original NOS hoses on my Tudor and they are fine as long as I don't mess with them. They have been on the car since 2001. I have extras for the next fine point car I'm working on.

[Ron in Quincy]

I hope my comment was not taken wrong, there was no intent to critize anyone who spend $'s for original parts. That is what is great about our hobby, a person can restore his A the way he wants too, some are drivers, some are show, in the eye of the owner he A is his pride and joy !!!!!!

Ron

[Roadster62]

I'm overjoyed to know these prices will be paid for the "right" parts, it should make more people start looking for them. There are different levels of Model A Ford enjoyment, I wouldn't knock the upper end stuff and I don't enjoy reading about driver or hobby grade car owners being talked down to.

Originally Posted by mrtexas

Not OK to insult anyone whether for original parts or non-original. I see far more insults about non-original parts or modifications on this forum. Can't we all please be a little more inclusive?

[Fred]

Put me on that "SICK" list also... In 1985 I paid $60.00 for the two lower hoses & $50.00 for the top one so I could go to the First World Meet with my 1928 Special Coupe.. Today they are still hard, still on it & holding water.. That was a lot of $$ back then.. But now how about a Police Head $500.00, Carbs, $200.00-300.00, Key ring $400.00, Multi-Disc Clutch Assy. $250.00 (un-restored) How many do you want ??. $700.00 Radiators, $300.00-$400.00 Restored 3X plugs, Do you need a set of N.O.S 1928-30 in the original box 3X plugs, $500.00 ??... Tire valve stem sets restored $500.00-$700.00. How much is an Original set of 1928 Floor Boards worth that can be used in show ??, Any style..

[FL&WVMIKE]

I believe that this is what you fellows are talking about.
MIKE
CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE - Twice

[peters180a/170b]

First if you read the JUDGING STANDARDS they will state... NONE HAD SCRIPT IMPRINT..I too must be on the sick list... I paid $200.00 for a pair of nice n.o.s. lower radiator hoses... If people remember right back 3 years ago i posted a wanted ad for 30/31 top radiator hose before French Lick to prove a point.. $500.00 for a nice useable hose and there was no sellers.My point at the time was people keep passing the same hoses around to friends showing their car at a National meet. This is why they should allow a good reproduction hose for show.. Anyway another few years no one will care oneway or another!

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by ken ct

My God why would anyone pay that kind of $$$ for a dryed up rad hose. Thats the price trophy hunters pay for this junk. OMO ken ct.

Ken, I agree who in the world would want a piece of dried up old rubber hose? Darn thing would leak like a sieve anyway.

[Jim Mason]

Originally Posted by peters180a/170b

This is why they should allow a good reproduction hose for show.. Anyway another few years no one will care oneway or another!

The standards don't allow or dis-allow anything except the 13 mandatory items (i'm at work, is it 13 or 14). Just don't expect full points for repop. <p>I don't know about passing parts around for show. I have most of the parts I want to use for fine point and I won't be borrowing any. If i find them, i find them. If not..meh. In a few years I will still care....fwiw,jm