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Crimping Vintage Air Kit Hoses

Hal_396 on Wed August 08, 2007 1:00 PM User is offline

Year: 1955
Make: Chevy
Model: 210
Engine Size: 355
Refrigerant Type: R-134
Country of Origin: United States

New to the forums here. Looks like there is lots of good info.

I have a question concerning my A/C hoses on a Vintage Air unit that I'm installing in my 55 Chevy. The instructions state that I need to crimp the hoses with a "Beadlock" crimping tool. (Not Barb fitting). I was wondering where I can get an affordable tool to accomplish this task?

Thanks,
HAL

TRB on Wed August 08, 2007 1:12 PM User is offlineView users profile

This is what I would suggest but if cost is a factor might check locally for a shop that repairs hoses.

Mastercool 71550

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dannyual767 on Wed August 08, 2007 7:51 PM User is offlineView users profile

I was at my local NAPA last week and they had an ac hose on the counter that they'd just put together in the back. They said that they make ac hoses. Check your local NAPA.

Hal_396 on Thu August 09, 2007 5:20 AM User is offline

I just purchased the manual version of the crimp tool. I guess I'll be the only guy in town with one now.

71cuda on Sat November 08, 2008 10:44 PM User is offline

How did the tool work for you. I just got the vintage air kit for my 71 cuda and I was looking for exactly the same thing as you. Which kit did you get?

dasinc on Thu November 13, 2008 12:12 PM User is offlineView users profile

For the money, I agree with TRB, the Mastercool 71550 is the one to get.

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