1969 Heater Hoses w/AC

[Jeff G.]

I've been looking at heater hoses at several vendors and they all seem different. Some with GM logos some not, some ribbed some smooth, and others with molded bends on one hose but not the other hose, and etc. The JG says the most common hoses are ribbed and have molded bends at the heater core. Can anyone suggest the BEST resource for these hoses?
The car is a 69 BB with AC.

[Robert S.]

Re: 1969 Heater Hoses w/AC

The Dr. Rebuild catalogue has an extensive discussion of this topic and I believe it is a good resource. The AC car hoses are moulded at the heater core end as the hoses have to take a 90 degree turn at the bottom. I know at least one of my hoses on my AC 74' is also moulded at the engine end - I can't remember if the other is moulded or straight. The Doc. catalogue will say that GM hoses had ribs that varied by the GM supplier. I recently removed what I believe are the original hoses on my 74' and they were ribbed and moulded - they did not have any white paint GM logo markings.
Bottom line - I would go with what the Doc. says is right for your car short of a reply to your post in which someone with your year and engine and AC has their original hoses.