Re: Broke down.

Posted by BH On 2008/10/7 22:32:41

I don't believe NOS hoses are still available (not sure if I'd trust 50+ year old rubber anyway), but I've yet to see a reproduction hose for these cars that has the original style fittings.

Given that, IMHO, you can get just as good a hose made locally if you have a sample to go by and a shop that can do that work.

Take note, however, that the hoses between the control valve and the power cylinder are not exactly the same length.

There is a reason for that transition that goes beyond merely the fitting at the end, but darned if I can remember it.