Re: Attn: Gwen

Jeff Reeves, you said...

>I checked with a friend of mine who runs an independent parts store
>regarding your quest for an upper radiator hose. He checked his books
>(books, mind you--not computer) and even ordered another book from his
>supplier to check some more and the only formed-to-fit radiator hoses he
>could find for a 63/64 Classic were for the 195.6 ALUMINUM engine.

::nod:: The hoses for the OHVA are very plentiful, likely as there are 
not as many of those still in use: they were made for four years, and 
with the 1964 Classics Total Classic 4,939 OHVAs were made, 
versus	138,404 OHVCs.  I strongly doubt that many of those OHVAs are 
still in use, well, anywhere.

>His suggestion was to contact Gates directly (www.gates.com) and inquire
>with them to see if there is something they could do to help you get one. He
>said it's a possibility you could get them to make one for you. Gates is
>pretty much one of the longest-lived hose suppliers out there and in many
>cases was the OE supplier for several automakers.

A good suggestion!  I will give 'em a shot.  The worst they can really do 
is say no.

>Anyway, there's the info, for what it's worth!
>
>Hope it helps.

It does, thanks!

Cheers,
Gwen Smith

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