Here is how I did the cooling tube

Oldchevyguy

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As suggested by others, I got a 1 1/4 inch J bend to build the right side cooling hose on my SS/SJ (supercharged). The challenge is to make it fit on the pulled through the frame hose, whose inner diameter is about 1 inch. I ordered some 1 inch tube. Got a 4' piece. Cut off 4 inches and welded it into the curved end. I also ran welding beads on the connection ends, to keep the hose from slipping off. It worked well. Its supported in two places to keep it away from pulleys.
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It feels good to contribute information instead of asking all kind of questions, as I have been doing. This forum is a great source of information, and you guys are great!
 

Murcielago311

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Looks like a solid setup. I'd like to do mine like this and something similar with the heater hoses that get looped. I don't like the sharpness of the bend currently using the old heater hose.
 

Oldchevyguy

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As suggested by others, I got a 1 1/4 inch J bend to build the right side cooling hose on my SS/SJ (supercharged). The challenge is to make it fit on the pulled through the frame hose, whose inner diameter is about 1 inch. I ordered some 1 inch tube. Got a 4' piece. Cut off 4 inches and welded it into the curved end. I also ran welding beads on the connection ends, to keep the hose from slipping off. It worked well. Its supported in two places to keep it away from pulleys.
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It feels good to contribute information instead of asking all kind of questions, as I have been doing. This forum is a great source of information, and you guys are great!
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Oldchevyguy

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You got it right, price + shipping was cheaper than amazon for a change.
Usually faster too. I ordered for 3AN stuff from summit for my oil pressure sender. Got one 90 deg fitting, should have got two. Didnt want to pay the $10 handling fee, so I ordered it on ebay friday. Still waiting. They said it would be shipped yesterday, but all they did was print the shipping label. I am ready to start the engine, but need that stupid fitting first! Should have ordered it from summit!
 

KLMOTORSPORTS

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Usually faster too. I ordered for 3AN stuff from summit for my oil pressure sender. Got one 90 deg fitting, should have got two. Didnt want to pay the $10 handling fee, so I ordered it on ebay friday. Still waiting. They said it would be shipped yesterday, but all they did was print the shipping label. I am ready to start the engine, but need that stupid fitting first! Should have ordered it from summit!
Can’t beat Summit for sure...half my car is Summit I believe...lol. I take advantage of the “over $100 ships free” when I can..awesome deal
 
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