Correct dated hose clamps

[Rick M.]

Does anyone make correct dated hose clamps for a 72 small block? Thanks for any help .

[Rich W.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

Rick this is something I need also..I have found the correct type..but haven't gotten any response about the actual date code..I have talked to the people who sell them but they don't know..I will keep my radar on high tomorrow at Carlisle..maybe I can score a couple of correct sets!

[Rick M.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

Rick this is something I need also..I have found the correct type..but haven't gotten any response about the actual date code..I have talked to the people who sell them but they don't know..I will keep my radar on high tomorrow at Carlisle..maybe I can score a couple of correct sets!

Rich Please call me if you find anything. I also have a call into a guy who is suppose to have them . Rick 352-232-2855

[Rich W.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

Sounds good..

[Terry M.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

Does anyone make correct dated hose clamps for a 72 small block? Thanks for any help .

Rick,
I sure hope you guys are talking heater hose clamps and NOT radiator hose clamps.

BTW: Look at the diameter of the drive screw on the tower clamps. The reproduction tower clamps have a larger diameter screw than originals. There is also a difference int he finish of the band between originals and reproductions. Original material for the band is galvanized sheet.

[Rich W.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

Geez Terry..got to tell me why on the clamps?? Can't leave my no butt know nuthin hangin!!

[Terry M.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

Geez Terry..got to tell me why on the clamps?? Can't leave my no butt know nuthin hangin!!

Read the 1970-72 TIM&JG Rich. Nowhere does it mention dates on Radiator hose clamps -- because there are none. Come on we don't teach reading here. Sometimes we all need an adjustment on reading comprehension though.

[Rich W.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

That's makes sense..I need to find a TIM and JG..maybe I will get lucky and someone will clue me in on the anachronim next.

[Terry M.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

That's makes sense..I need to find a TIM and JG..maybe I will get lucky and someone will clue me in on the anachronim next.

Rich,

Did you mean: anachronism? I don't do real well with riddles.

TIM&JG = Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide.

Right at the top of this page is a blue bar. In white letters is a radio button marked "NCRS Store." Click on it and you will find a drop-down bar with "C3 Library." that will give you this page:

https://www.ncrs.org/store/shop.cgi/page=C3.Library.htm/SID=PUT_SID_HERE

Those with other year Corvettes will find their generation also listed in the drop-down box. If you intend to own your Corvette for a while, even if you never intend to have it judged, a library including the appropriate TIM&JG, FSM (Factory Service Manual) and AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual) is a great help.

After that you might want to consider attending some NCRS Meets and perhaps even take in an Advanced Judging Seminar. Class dismissed for today.

[Rich W.]

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I didn't get the judging guide yet since I had heard that it was being upgraded..I have the service manual for the 70-69..and plan on the AIM..thanks big T..

[Terry M.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

I didn't get the judging guide yet since I had heard that it was being upgraded..I have the service manual for the 70-69..and plan on the AIM..thanks big T..

You heard right -- we have been at the up-date for a year (or so) now. I make no representations about when that up-date will be ready for prime time.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

You heard right -- we have been at the up-date for a year (or so) now. I make no representations about when that up-date will be ready for prime time.

I wouldn't put off buying one now just for that reason. I'm part of the revision team as well, and I don't think that it will be before mid 2012 at the earliest.

I own 3 versions (and I'm sure Terry owns more), and the $35 is nominal in the cost of the car.

[Domenic T.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

I posted this once before but it's worth posting again.

I was cad plating my 63 & 67 hardware when I decided to plate all the other things that could go to these cars.

I looked in my clamp box and it had about a hundred clamps, some plated and some not.

So I started reading the dates and found 12 of one and 8 of another and they seemed to be in sets. Then I remembered that a 6 cylinder aircraft engine took 12 and the 4 cylinder took 8.

Well they were the same clamps that were also used on cars and we would replace them at overhaul with a worm clamp or replate them and use them again.

So what I am saying is that there are a lot of these clamps in shops that do aircraft engine work.

DOM

The closest I got to my 67 was 4/66 but found some 1962 and others

[Rich W.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

Ok AIM done..found at Carlisle..hose clamps..no go..lots of junk there..looked at almost everything I could..most of the clamps were rusted..and from what you said coach..they were galvanized..I did meet John..a fuel injection guy..says he knows the big T..and since the jg is a ways away I will pick up one of those also..I was under the assumption that it would be done sooner! Sorry I couldn't help you with the clamps!

[Terry M.]

Re: Correct dated hose clamps

Ok AIM done..found at Carlisle..hose clamps..no go..lots of junk there..looked at almost everything I could..most of the clamps were rusted..and from what you said coach..they were galvanized..I did meet John..a fuel injection guy..says he knows the big T..and since the jg is a ways away I will pick up one of those also..I was under the assumption that it would be done sooner! Sorry I couldn't help you with the clamps!

John DeGregory posts here often. Nice guy. Say Hi if you see him in the next few days.

Yep, tower clamps are galvanized -- but they will rust. They can be re-plated, but it is a PITA and rarely looks original when done.