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defroster vent tubing/duct source 1938 Cadillac

Started by Matt Givler 12861, September 03, 2010, 11:46:51 PM

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Matt Givler 12861

Does anyone have a source for this?  The outer diameter of the vent behind the dash is 1-3/4.  I tried home depot and lowes thinking they would have dryer vent flexible tubing, but it was all too large.

Thanks

Jim Stamper


     I am missing mine too on my 37 coupe. I thought I would try a vacuum cleaner repair shop or store. They might have something close to the size that will work until the right stuff comes along.

                                    Jim Stamper, CLC#13470

markl

Matt,
This won't pass for authentic, but McMaster-Carr carries numerous styles of duct hose.  One product called Blo-R-Vent has an ID of 1 1/2" and an OD of 1.74".  Only about $1.50/ft. if purchased in 5ft increments.  The full roll price is cheaper, but 100ft.  This is an all plastic hose that uses a PVC spiral helix for reinforcement, so should have no corrosion problems.

Mark Lowery, CLC#25216

harvey b

Hi All,I recently purchased this tubing at a place called Chevs of the 40's,it is a exact repro of the original hose.it comes in i think 4 foot lengths and isnt that expensive,they have a great website and catalog,it is a good source for a lot of the hard to find items,they are not usually advertised as caddy parts but will work,they seem like a good outfit to deal with too. HTH Harvey B

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Otto Skorzeny

...they are not usually advertised as caddy parts

Right. And don't tell them you're looking for Cadillac parts either or you will pay 3 times as much for it. Seriously.
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TJ Hopland

How about the carb preheat tubes from the 70's?

Doorman #96022  Is a 1 3/4 x 18" aluminum

#96046 same in aluminum / paper

#96032 is 1 3/4 x 32" aluminum / paper

Doorman is the Help! line that most stores carry so they should be able to order it under the doorman name or under their own.



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