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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: pnw_oldmags on May 24, 2010, 04:23:45 PM

Title: Vent Hose for 53 Manhattan
Post by: pnw_oldmags on May 24, 2010, 04:23:45 PM
Looking for Vent hose for a 53 Manhattan 2 Dr.  I think it is 5" diameter.  Where would you shop for this?
Title: Re: Vent Hose for 53 Manhattan
Post by: mbflemingkf on May 24, 2010, 07:47:57 PM
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
Title: Re: Vent Hose for 53 Manhattan
Post by: Logan on May 24, 2010, 09:32:48 PM
I second that.  I replaced both mine, and the Covette Central material really did the trick.
Title: Re: Vent Hose for 53 Manhattan
Post by: pnw_oldmags on May 24, 2010, 10:58:41 PM
At
$10 a foot how many feet did you use??
Title: Re: Vent Hose for 53 Manhattan
Post by: mbflemingkf on May 25, 2010, 09:53:07 PM
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
Title: Re: Vent Hose for 53 Manhattan
Post by: Logan on May 28, 2010, 12:11:43 PM
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.
Title: Re: Vent Hose for 53 Manhattan
Post by: zach winn on May 29, 2010, 08:05:20 AM
LOL ;D