Vent Hose for 53 Manhattan

[pnw_oldmags]

Looking for Vent hose for a 53 Manhattan 2 Dr.  I think it is 5" diameter.  Where would you shop for this?

[mbflemingkf]

Jim, I just completed the same search and ended up buying from Corvette Central (see e-bay link below).  They are fantastic to deal with and the product is high quality and perfectly authentic.  I think it will make even the "Chief Judge" happy.  Highly recommend.   

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-heater-duct-hose-correct-repro-foot-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem51927900efQQitemZ350349754607QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Logan]

I second that.  I replaced both mine, and the Covette Central material really did the trick.

[pnw_oldmags]

At
$10 a foot how many feet did you use??

[mbflemingkf]

Jim, I'm not sure what is required, best to measure your car.  I bought 3.5' (yes, they sell a half foot if you'll tell them at checkout what you need) for a club member in Spain I was getting parts together for.  I think that was about a foot excess but they didn't want to run short due to the freight over there; better be safe than sorry.  MF

[Logan]

That's a good question.  I know the right is shorter than the left.  I can't remember how much I ordered now, but I think I needed at least two feet for the left and less than that for the right.  But taking off the old hose and measuring is the safest bet.  Sorry I don't have better info for you.

[zach winn]

LOL