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Otterby · 06-13-2018, 10:53 PM

Does anyone know of a source for the hoses that go from the heater to the defrost vents on a ‘48 Super Deluxe?

51 MERC-CT · 06-14-2018, 04:53 AM

Summit racing for one source.------

https://www.summitracing.com/search/...er-Duct-Hoses/

Ford46 · 06-14-2018, 05:26 AM

Dennis Carpenter had them for my 1946.

Darrell S · 06-14-2018, 10:07 AM

C&G has them also.

rotorwrench · 06-14-2018, 01:01 PM

Aircraft spruce has the HBD/Thermoid Aeroduct types of hose used in aviation. The CAT & CEET are a black neoprene rubber impregnated fiberglass cloth with CAT being single wall and CEET being double wall type hose. The SCAT & SCEET are constructed the same way except they use the red high temp silicon impregnated fiberglass covering. All have a reinforcement wire inside and are available in a multitude of different diameters. It is generally sold by the foot.

If you use this type duct, you have to be careful how you cut it since the wire is inside. I start the cut, clip the wire with wire cutters, and bend the wire to allow for fit up over another tube. This required the wire be trimmed down inside to leave a spot for clamp up. The bending back of the wire keeps it from trying to tear back through the cover and keeps the form round like it should be. The double wall stuff lasts for years of use and abuse.

The Robinson R44 helicopters use a lot of this stuff to duct engine air intake, heater & defroster air, and cooling air for drive train components. They use the small diameter stuff to cool avionics in the instrument panel by use of a small cooler fan just for that purpose.

woodiewagon46 · 06-14-2018, 01:19 PM

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X2 for Dennis Carpenter. Purchased mine for my '46, same as '48.

fordor41 · 06-14-2018, 10:06 PM

I bought mine at a local large truck parts dealer.

cmbrucew · 06-15-2018, 11:28 AM

I think mine came from Napa.
Bruce

06-13-2018, 10:53 PM	#1
Otterby Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 27	Defroster Hose Source Does anyone know of a source for the hoses that go from the heater to the defrost vents on a ‘48 Super Deluxe?

06-14-2018, 04:53 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Defroster Hose Source Summit racing for one source.------ https://www.summitracing.com/search/...er-Duct-Hoses/ __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

06-14-2018, 05:26 AM	#3
Ford46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeastern, MA Posts: 434	Re: Defroster Hose Source Dennis Carpenter had them for my 1946.

06-14-2018, 10:07 AM	#4
Darrell S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everett WA Posts: 346	Re: Defroster Hose Source C&G has them also.

06-14-2018, 01:01 PM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Defroster Hose Source Aircraft spruce has the HBD/Thermoid Aeroduct types of hose used in aviation. The CAT & CEET are a black neoprene rubber impregnated fiberglass cloth with CAT being single wall and CEET being double wall type hose. The SCAT & SCEET are constructed the same way except they use the red high temp silicon impregnated fiberglass covering. All have a reinforcement wire inside and are available in a multitude of different diameters. It is generally sold by the foot. If you use this type duct, you have to be careful how you cut it since the wire is inside. I start the cut, clip the wire with wire cutters, and bend the wire to allow for fit up over another tube. This required the wire be trimmed down inside to leave a spot for clamp up. The bending back of the wire keeps it from trying to tear back through the cover and keeps the form round like it should be. The double wall stuff lasts for years of use and abuse. The Robinson R44 helicopters use a lot of this stuff to duct engine air intake, heater & defroster air, and cooling air for drive train components. They use the small diameter stuff to cool avionics in the instrument panel by use of a small cooler fan just for that purpose.

06-14-2018, 01:19 PM	#6
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: Defroster Hose Source Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) X2 for Dennis Carpenter. Purchased mine for my '46, same as '48.

06-14-2018, 10:06 PM	#7
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: Defroster Hose Source I bought mine at a local large truck parts dealer.

06-15-2018, 11:28 AM	#8
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: Defroster Hose Source I think mine came from Napa. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time