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05-04-2020, 09:50 PM | #1 |
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49 ford 4 door radiator
I bought a new champion 3 core radiator and the dennis carpenter radiator hose and clamp kit the radiator fit great but the bottom hoses are to short and the top hoses are to long. I can cut the top hoses but I don't know what to do on the bottom do they make longer hoses for the bottom ? has anyone else had this problem?
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05-04-2020, 10:03 PM | #2 |
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Re: 49 ford 4 door radiator
Have you called Dennis Carpenter to get their opinion on what to do ?
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05-05-2020, 05:47 AM | #3 |
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Re: 49 ford 4 door radiator
The top hoses are not equal lengths, one is supposed to be longer than the other.
Make sure you have checked the fit on both sides before doing any cutting. The bottom hoses are another issue.
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05-05-2020, 06:33 PM | #4 |
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Re: 49 ford 4 door radiator
I had problems with Carpenter hoses at the bottom as well. They are the wrong shape and as you said a bit too short. And the Ford logo came off in my hands as I tried to wrestle them on. Poor Chinese quality. They used to sell some US made ones with the right shape.
I eventually got them to fit without leaking but it made for a real pain. Good luck. |
05-05-2020, 09:47 PM | #5 |
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Re: 49 ford 4 door radiator
thanks for the info I was afraid it was the car... my ford skrip rubbed off too...like you said poor quality... I reordered a different set of lowers from rock auto. hope they fit
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05-13-2020, 09:33 PM | #6 |
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05-13-2020, 10:00 PM | #7 |
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Re: 49 ford 4 door radiator
I measured mine. Went to a local auto parts store and they cut a pair for me. Fit perfect.
No Ford script though. |
05-13-2020, 10:12 PM | #8 |
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Re: 49 ford 4 door radiator
mine look like they need to be molded to fit
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05-14-2020, 05:17 AM | #9 |
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Re: 49 ford 4 door radiator
I used some straight pieces on my ‘50. I found it easier to put them on as I lowered the radiator into position. I cut them to the length that fit..... Mark
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