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Hose Assemblies - Replica of "old" look?

CCWKen on Mon November 02, 2009 10:38 PM User is offlineView users profile

Year: 69
Make: Dodge
Model: Charger R/T

Does anyone know of a shop that reproduces the old a/c hose assemblies? This must be a replica of the original hose, mufflers and tubes (steel) with chromate. The original assemblies are available as a model. No other materials are acceptable for this "restoration". It must match the original down to the mold lines in the hose--No exception! Price is no object. (or so I'm told.)

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iceman2555 on Mon November 02, 2009 11:40 PM User is offlineView users profile

I do not believe that any hose manufacturer pulls R12 spec'd hoses. Since there is a visible difference in the two materials, this alone may result in a failure for your request. It may be possible to obtain older R12 AC hose from a shop, but even that seems very remote. Why not contact a large AC shop in your area for a possible solution. Probably the best approach would be to search Hemmings or other trade publication for some NOS hose or possibly a NOS hose assembly.
Hey,maybe TRB has some old stuff stuck in the back somewhere.
Are the steel lines and mufflers available from the vehicle being restored?

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TRB on Tue November 03, 2009 7:20 AM User is offlineView users profile

We can rebuild hoses but not to the specifications listed.

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