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02-12-2016, 09:02 AM | #1 |
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quality radiator hoses
I have a new recently installed top radiator hose on My 1933 model B which I bought from MAC's crack! Who sells quality hoses? It is the red stripped type or should I just buy a comparable hose, without the red strip from a auto parts dealer to assure that the hose is good? Wondering if these reproduction hoses are just for show and not really for driving? A shame if that is true!
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02-12-2016, 12:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: quality radiator hoses
Be sure to call MAC's and complain. Tell them you posted the problem on the internet. Ask for a replacement plus shipping. If we don't give feedback to the vendors we will keep getting junk.
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02-12-2016, 12:48 PM | #3 |
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Thanks...
I called them to complain and they are sending a replacement. I get a free replacement, maybe I just happened to get a bad one??? They said they had no record of complaints about the hoses? Maybe nobody complained even though they had a problem. Thanks Charlie for telling me to complain..You are very right that we have to keep these guys informed of the problems with their stuff, otherwise in the long run we will all suffer! Thanks again. Do you think there is a difference in the quality of hoses between them and Bob Drakes stuff? Drake has some real quality stuff...I try to buy all my stuff from them, now that I know better. Last edited by FrankWest; 02-12-2016 at 12:55 PM. |
02-12-2016, 01:02 PM | #4 |
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Alot is just made by one of the vendor's sub contractors (China ) and just has a particular vendors label stuck over the original packaging. They sell to each other at the wholesale level. Best to complain if something is sub standard. They all say you're the first complaint, but you know that is BS!
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Buy hose from NAPA and paint the stripe yourself.
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02-12-2016, 03:32 PM | #7 |
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It could be just the recent batch as I have driven 6000 miles over the last 4 years with those sold by Macs (and have them off at present) but they still look ok to me.
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02-12-2016, 03:48 PM | #8 |
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This is what I ended up having to do except I elected to not "paint the stripe". The Vintique hoses I bought were too stiff/brittle to use. The hoses from NAPA are excellent quality....
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Sounds good! After I recieve my replacement hose from MAC's I will bring it to NAPA. Will they be able to find one of similar size?
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I bought a length of 'bulk' hose from NAPA and cut lengths to fit using the Vintique hose as a template....Do take your hose from Mac's to NAPA for correct diameter....
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02-12-2016, 06:44 PM | #12 |
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I had this similar problem with my lower hoses and replaced them with new Gates pieces, not really worried about the stripe. My truck only has 20 miles on it and mostly sits as I slowly put it together.
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Gee, I got my Hose set from Mac's in 2011 and to date and 2000+ miles later OK. The Red stripe looks nice at Shows! Not sure a painted stripe would hold up?
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It burns me up that they sell these "SHOW" hoses at all. It is such a stupid thing to make and sell a poor quality item that can cause so much trouble. |
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02-12-2016, 08:14 PM | #15 |
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FYI the hoses mac's sells with the red stripe are made by vintique.
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02-13-2016, 06:07 AM | #16 |
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McMaster-Carr has bulk hose that i cut myself,with yellow or red stripe.
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02-13-2016, 09:00 AM | #17 |
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This morning I went to NAPA bought a 3 foot section of hose, that the man told me was quality made by GATES. The smallest section they sell cost 45$. The hose marked Made In Mexico!
What the heck is going on, Isn't anything made in the USA anymore. Hasta La Vista, Baby! Last edited by FrankWest; 02-14-2016 at 05:36 PM. |
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Unfortunately, not much at all Frank, unless you consider baby making,....but then hold on to your hat and hang in there, ... that is also being out sourced to off shore concerns now as well
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I Spoke with Bob Drake this morning about his radiator hoses.
They are very careful to specify the materials but there hoses are made in Taiwan. |
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