You purists will say "cool" and the rest of you will go "huh, what's the big deal?"
I pulled these off a wrecked vehicle this morning, they're in premium shape still, came off like they were brand new. I had a couple before but after I clean these up I'll have enough to do both heater hoses on my car. I love little details like this.
Is there any truth in the fact I've heard mention that they really dont work so great after a couple of times?
pontorquer said
Apr 5, 2021
Cool ! What scrap yard were you browsing and car ?
I guess there won't be a swap meet in May this year again :(
-- Edited by pontorquer on Monday 5th of April 2021 05:19:45 PM
67Poncho said
Apr 5, 2021
Yup! I save every one I can find. The still work great out here because they generally don't rust up. I mentioned in my Estate thread to the Rock that I replaced many of them for the "purist" reason. I believe I was looking for the larger ones at that time. I have found but haven't installed.
4SPEED427 said
Apr 5, 2021
pontorquer wrote:
Cool ! What scrap yard were you browsing and car ?
I guess there won't be a swap meet in May this year again :(
-- Edited by pontorquer on Monday 5th of April 2021 05:19:45 PM
This was a one-vehicle wrecking yard! Local guy I know who had a squarebody in his back yard.
I tried the bottom rad hose clamp but no go. Worked it around to try a save but eventually broke the bolt.
The larger ones for the rad hose seem harder to find.
pontorquer said
Apr 5, 2021
My 74 Firebird still has some, it originally came with them... Do you know about the swap meet in may ?
4SPEED427 said
Apr 5, 2021
Haven't heard anything yet but so far I'm betting it's a no-go.
Lt1 Burb said
Apr 12, 2021
Thats all I have on my truck.
BlackBeau said
Apr 12, 2021
I think alot of the old tower clamps are identifyed with a month/year stamp as well. I'm installing my 396 in my 68 Beaumont, and I'm using some vintage tower clamps too.
-- Edited by BlackBeau on Monday 12th of April 2021 10:45:30 PM
You purists will say "cool" and the rest of you will go "huh, what's the big deal?
"
I pulled these off a wrecked vehicle this morning, they're in premium shape still, came off like they were brand new. I had a couple before but after I clean these up I'll have enough to do both heater hoses on my car. I love little details like this.
Good score. Never used them.
Is there any truth in the fact I've heard mention that they really dont work so great after a couple of times?
Cool ! What scrap yard were you browsing and car ?
I guess there won't be a swap meet in May this year again :(
-- Edited by pontorquer on Monday 5th of April 2021 05:19:45 PM
Yup! I save every one I can find. The still work great out here because they generally don't rust up. I mentioned in my Estate thread to the Rock that I replaced many of them for the "purist" reason. I believe I was looking for the larger ones at that time. I have found but haven't installed.
This was a one-vehicle wrecking yard!
Local guy I know who had a squarebody in his back yard.
I tried the bottom rad hose clamp but no go. Worked it around to try a save but eventually broke the bolt.
The larger ones for the rad hose seem harder to find.
My 74 Firebird still has some, it originally came with them... Do you know about the swap meet in may ?
I think alot of the old tower clamps are identifyed with a month/year stamp as well. I'm installing my 396 in my 68 Beaumont, and I'm using some vintage tower clamps too.
-- Edited by BlackBeau on Monday 12th of April 2021 10:45:30 PM