thanks for the info on the hose clamps denny. i'm about ready for the yearly flush on the cooling system and have a new hose to put on at that same time. always wanted the original style clamps as opposed to the napa knockoffs.
by the way. got the "e-bay" hub cap today. looks better than in the picture! it does have a couple of dents and a pretty noticable scratch, but it is in comparable shape to the ones already on the truck and would be easily restored if i ever decide to go that way.
