Brake duct tubing

[2112]

Branda's version

http://store.cobranda.com/19shbrdukit.html

[CSX 4133]

Try OPGI and see if their hoses might work, they offer various diameters and lengths.

https://www.opgi.com/fittings-hoses/hoses/heaterac-side-duct-hose/duct-hose-1954-88-gm-vehicles-heater-ac-3-vinyl-c210191.html

Will  most likely work but doesn't look the same as what was used back in the day if you are trying for the look along with function. Picture in reply #13 is what it typically looked like . There were some other variations.

I was afraid of that  .... has anyone tried Dead Nuts On and see if they have a source.

[2112]

Mustang Defrost duct? That's 2 1/2" ID.
The brake cooling hose inlet is 3" OD.

Does it look like any of these?

Bill, did you end up getting any of these aircraft hoses?

I bought some of the gates hose.......meh. Maybe looks similar to the original but looks like a water trap to me.

[davez]

http://www.colemanracing.com/BRAKE-DUCT-HOSE-P4350.aspx

Not sure how close this is.

[Bob Gaines]

http://www.colemanracing.com/BRAKE-DUCT-HOSE-P4350.aspx

Not sure how close this is.

Looks closer to me.

[shelbydoug]

Do the wheel well adapters get installed from the outside or the inside? It looks like they were originally done from the outside and it would be easier to pop-rivet them on that way?

[davez]

Do the wheel well adapters get installed from the outside or the inside? It looks like they were originally done from the outside and it would be easier to pop-rivet them on that way?

From the inside after the seat and trim panels were removed.
To do from the outside they would have to remove the undercoating sound deadner sprayed on the wheelhouse to get a tight fit.

[shelbydoug]

Do the wheel well adapters get installed from the outside or the inside? It looks like they were originally done from the outside and it would be easier to pop-rivet them on that way?

From the inside after the seat and trim panels were removed.
To do from the outside they would have to remove the undercoating sound deadner sprayed on the wheelhouse to get a tight fit.

So it's "correct" to have the pop-rivets sticking through into the wheel well?

[JD]

Do the wheel well adapters get installed from the outside or the inside? It looks like they were originally done from the outside and it would be easier to pop-rivet them on that way?

From the inside after the seat and trim panels were removed.
To do from the outside they would have to remove the undercoating sound deadner sprayed on the wheelhouse to get a tight fit.

So it's "correct" to have the pop-rivets sticking through into the wheel well?

Yes, they really don't show much, red arrows, the black are the rivets connecting the hose to the adapter and you can see the rust on the metal flat-rib embedded in the duct material.

And a look inside the car...

[Bob Gaines]

Do the wheel well adapters get installed from the outside or the inside? It looks like they were originally done from the outside and it would be easier to pop-rivet them on that way?

The inside of the car wheel well surface was a more consistent smoother surface for the tube adapters to seal to compared to the undercoat/sound deadener side. The undercoat/sound deadener side didn't need to be cleared away for the pop rivets to secure.

[2112]

Did the adapter get "caulked" to the inner wheel well with butyl or similar?

[Bob Gaines]

Did the adapter get "caulked" to the inner wheel well with butyl or similar?

I have found strip caulk some refer to as dum dum..

[shelbydoug]

Did the adapter get "caulked" to the inner wheel well with butyl or similar?

I have found strip caulk some refer to as dum dum..

Oil based strip caulking is obsolete. You need to buy it from a scalper if you can find any that is not dried out and like a rock.

[Bob Gaines]

Did the adapter get "caulked" to the inner wheel well with butyl or similar?

I have found strip caulk some refer to as dum dum..

Oil based strip caulking is obsolete. You need to buy it from a scalper if you can find any that is not dried out and like a rock.

3M sells a acceptable strip caulk .NPD,Eastwood and others.

[2112]

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/05-30512-6.php?msclkid=2b6797c09ca11b919925c8ae023d87f8&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TNT%20-%20Shopping%20-%20NB%20-%20Tablet&utm_term=4580359283446172&utm_content=All%20Products

Looks like it will trap less water.