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| | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | What do you all do about the hose clamps for vacuum lines, cooling hoses and other lines? All I can find are the new type worm screw version and large hose clamps. Those do not look good on my firewall. I'd rather have ones that came from the factory.
Anyone all have a source for period spcific clamps for a 1951? Thanks.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | I think back then the rubber lines were thick enough they didn't need clamps to stay put. Check the import cars for tiny spring clamps on vacuum lines. Brian | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | One source is; http://restorationstuff.com/ , there are many more. They might even have your light sockets. Denny Graham Sandwich, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 33 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 33 | wow, id love to be at the point where i am concerned about the way the clamps look next to my firewall!!
i'm jealous. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | It is a problem. My wife says, I'm very annal about the firetruck... I can't change... Thanks for the link to the restoration source. I'll take a look.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | Denny Graham: Thanks for the link & info. I found the clamps on that site and ordered them this morning. I'll put them on when they arrive next week.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | http://www.restorationstuff.com/ Restoration Supply has items I have NEVER seen anywhere else! Joe 
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | Yes they do. I was surprised that I had never heard of them before. When the clamps arrive(tuesday), I'll install them and post some pictures. Thanks again.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 428 | Original style hose clamps are available from several vendors, Chevs of the 40's come to mind. Original clamps are something I always look for when I'm scouring salvage yards. If I find a good one I snag it. Same goes for original bolts.
Bob | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Yep, you want clutch head screws, molding clips, weather strip, that's the place to find them. They are a little more expensive than some of the other vendors that carry the same stuff but they have a lot of the things that can't be found anywhere else.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
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