'63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

[Mike L.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

None of my original hoses have a blue stripe, all have white letters and a white stripe. GM used a couple of suppliers for there rubber products. But back to my original question what about hose #3777482 (white letters with GM AU printed. Like I stated before GM parts book says 63-65 top hose FI, says nothing about it for a 62 FI car.

[Lenny K.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

There is some interesting Blue/White stripe folklore in this link... Lenny

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?116593-Blue-Stripe-Radiator-Hose&highlight=upper+hose

[John D.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

My original top water hose has a thin blue stripe.

[Lenny K.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

Thanks John.... regardless of stripe or markings, it looks like www.docrebuild.com is the only reliable source for a longer upper hiperf hose with "correct" stamp/stripe at this time. I am working with him to buy TWO..... one spare.... he will have to create them from genuine GM hose materials and it does seem that, for whatever reason, Paragon reverted to a ~2" shorter 3827368 repop hose vs. producing the longer one and letting buyers shorten it to fit their need, if necessary..... go figure.... smile... Lenny

[Lenny K.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

www.docrebuild.com has made some of the "genuine" 3827368 19" Hoses available.... I just ordered two of them.... smile.... Lenny

[Leif A.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

www.docrebuild.com has made some of the "genuine" 3827368 19" Hoses available.... I just ordered two of them.... smile.... Lenny

I'm sure you will pleased with his product...he's never disappointed me. Post up a picture when you get them.

[Al H.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

Hi, I changed the coolant in my 1965 327 365 HP with original radiator and intake and have had the same problem with short Paragon hoses from 3 different vendors. Did you receive your hoses? If so I need to contact Dr. Rebuild. Their web site is confusing as it appears the business may be closed. i called and got an answering machine. Thanks, Al

[Al H.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

Hi, I changed the coolant in my 1965 327 365 HP with original radiator and intake and have had the same problem with short Paragon hoses from 3 different vendors. Did you receive your hoses? If so I need to contact Dr. Rebuild. Their web site is confusing as it appears the business may be closed. i called and got an answering machine. Thanks, Al

[Leif A.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

Hi, I changed the coolant in my 1965 327 365 HP with original radiator and intake and have had the same problem with short Paragon hoses from 3 different vendors. Did you receive your hoses? If so I need to contact Dr. Rebuild. Their web site is confusing as it appears the business may be closed. i called and got an answering machine. Thanks, Al

He's open for business. Best to order online vs trying to call.

[Lenny K.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

Yes I did get TWO of them after they became available..... hopefully he is not out of business but who knows these days.... smile... Lenny

PS.... looks to me like the site is still up..... here is the part you need....

1963-1965 Corvette Upper Radiator Hose Genuine GM with Blue stripe 3827368 (docrebuild.com)

[Dan H.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

Have you tried to install one yet? Good luck.

[Patrick H.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

He's open for business. Best to order online vs trying to call.

They don't usually open until 11:00.
I was emailing with him over the last week, and talked to Deb this afternoon.

[Dan H.]

Re: '63 Upper hiperf 3827368 repop hose too short

Lenny, suggest you compare this hose and its configuration to original, it is different from GM originals, had one, wouldn't fit, too long and slightly different. Docs items are usually spot on, check it out.
Dan