'69 Expansion Tank to Radiator Hose Clamps

[Floyd B.]

Based on pictures I have taken of '69 BB cars at judging events and pictures that appear in Rick Bizzoco's 1969 Stingray Guide (e.g. pg 137) I think these clamps on the hose that connects the aluminum expansion tank to the copper radiator on my L36 w/o A/C and w/ 4-spd car might be original. They don't having any stamped information or markings on them that I can see after cleaning them up a bit.

Do these appear to be original?

Expansion Tank Hose - 1.jpgExpansion Tank Hose - 2.jpg

[R N.]

Re: '69 Expansion Tank to Radiator Hose Clamps

Although not a '69, my early (Feb. '70) LS5, 4-sp, w/o A/C still retains it's original clamps and they are the same clamps as pictured if that helps you.

[Floyd B.]

Re: '69 Expansion Tank to Radiator Hose Clamps

...if that helps you.

I think it does. I am now more than comfortable that I have original clamps.

Thanx

[Joe L.]

Re: '69 Expansion Tank to Radiator Hose Clamps

I think it does. I am now more than comfortable that I have original clamps.

Thanx

Floyd------


They appear to be originals to me. I believe that several different types of clamps may have been used optionally at this location so I don't think that any one type is necessarily correct for all.

[Alan S.]

Re: '69 Expansion Tank to Radiator Hose Clamps

Hi Floyd,
Here are a couple of pictures of an overflow hose clamp from my 71 sb.
I'm not sure how typical the WITTEK and '2' stamps are during this period.
Except for those markings it appears to be the some clamp as yours.
Regards,
Alan

[Mark D.]

Re: '69 Expansion Tank to Radiator Hose Clamps

I would expect to see a Wittek #2