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Can someone out there recommend a source for the upper and lower radiator hoses for my 1954 Packard Clipper Super two-door club sedan 327 L-8, 165hp? Looked at the parts x-ref but didn't see anything for my year. Trying to find some two-inch flex hose at NAPA, but still waiting for my local NAPA store to do some research. Thanks Again!

Please don't use flex hoses, besides looking awful they place a strain on the radiator gooseneck which may lead to failure. If you don't want to go to the local autoparts store and browse for hoses with contain the correct section you need, then just buy the correct hose kit from Max or Kanters.

Upper hose: Napa 7694 is good for 51-56. Must be shortened at both ends, but that gives you enough for the piece between the water pump and cooler.

51-54 w/ Ultra lowest hose Napa 7197, perfect fit.

51-54 stick, Napa7438, must shorten both ends a bit.

The above are all molded hoses and will look very nice.

Thanks again for keeping me out of trouble. I will try the NAPA parts. Yes, those flex hoses did not look too spiffy.
I really appreciate all your invaluable input, Ross and Owen.

Ross,

Thanks for the NAPA hose info. I just finished rebuilding the generator and replacing the regulator on my '51 200 Deluxe. While I was at I replaced the fan belt and noticed that the hose between the pump and the auto cooler was questionable.

Thanks to you, all it took was a quick call to Napa to check that they had the hoses in stock, which they did. It made for a easy job and all is up and running. I want to also thank Jason at AER for the parts and his assistance on the generator and regulator.