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Does anybody know where I can buy radiator hose for my 1926 model t roadster without ordering it from a model t parts supplier? Part numbers? Tractor supply? Agra supply? NAPA? I'm not a big fan of those red hoses Lang's and the like sell. It does not have to be original. I drive my t"s ALOT. Thanks, bobt

Local Auto Parts store--at least that's where I bought some the last time (been a few years)
Sold by the inch, I believe!

Would set of Model A hose work? Just a thought - can the T hose b painted with Engine Paint (good to 500 degrees F)

The set of three hoses from the T parts dealers are generally less expensive than anything else you can buy locally. The red can be changed to black with leather shoe dye.

I went to Autozone and found the same size hose. It was on an elbow and I ended up having cutting the hose to fit.
It is still on the car. My car is a kid friendly driver. It will not be a 100 point show car.

Correct me if I'm wrong. A while back didn't the vendors also carry a Gates brand three piece radiator hose set in black?

I remember a friend of mine installing them on his 1912 touring (however, that was 25 years ago).

It's not the COLOR red that I don't like, It's the quality of the hose. Thanks, bobt

I installed a new set of red hoses last spring. I have no complaints whatsoever about their quality.

Robert

Doubt that any auto parts store will have 'sized' hose for the Model T, it is an obsolete auto

What you can find at most, or order on-line are lengths of hose the correct diameter, then cut the hose to your needs.
Upper hose is 2"i.d. x 4" length. Lower hose is two, each 1 3/4"i.d. x 2 3/4" length.

Most lengths are typical 3' or so. Have used before authentic hand wrapped black and red hose, with thick 7/16" wall, good quality. Duplicate of early hose from Restoration Supply Co. Bought length and trimmed for application. Most modern hoses will have some markings printed on them.




Typical on-line offerings

When I got my radiator hose at the auto parts store for the 1920 Dodge I had to buy by the foot. The Dodge hoses are smaller in diameter so I didn't ask about T size hose nor have I compared the construction/thickness of the 2 types of hose. I have had no issues with the red hose sold by the suppliers. If you are having problems with it sealing, could it be the condition of the water inlet and outlet that are on your car? If it is the clamps, it has been recommended to use the worm type to set it then replace them with the original type if that is what you are going to use.
If you buy local, you may or may not, have to trim to fit.

On eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BOX-OF ... SwoudW8bA0

I installed a set of red hoses from Lang's on August 26, 2014 (yup - six years ago tomorrow); I have had absolutely no issues with them, and if Lang's is still getting them from the same supplier I would unhesitatingly recommend them.

NAPA had the hose I needed made by Gates. I just had to cut it to length. Thanks guys, bobt

Can you please add the NAPA part number to this discussion in case others want to follow your choice?

Sure. I threw my receipt away but the number on the hose is - Gates 24232 green stripe. This only fits the top " ID hose, sold by the foot. bobt

TWO INCH ID TOP HOSE. Sorry. bobt

I installed a set of red hoses from Lang's on my both cars; I have had absolutely no issues with them neither. So let's buy there, the price is really fair too. Only $9,50 for the set



Regards,

This is topic-drift. The ribs that seal to hoses on my inlet and outlet were also pitted. I filled the rib pits with JB weld and smoothed them before assembly. There are no leaks and I expect that hoses will come off easily when needed.