Hoses/Clamps & A/C Reconditioning

[Norm C.]

Need to replace the radiator/heater hoses and clamps, as well as have the A/C components reconditioned. Want to stay as correct as possible.

1. Who is the right source for the hoses & clamps?

2. Who are the best source/vendors for A/C reconditioning. Closer to the West Coast if possible,,,, but willing to go where the best source is.

Thanks in advance to all of you who have gone before me!!! Super appreciate your help!!!!

[Jack H.]

Re: Hoses/Clamps & A/C Reconditioning

1. Who is the right source for the hoses & clamps?

Best source for hose clamps is YOU... Clean and re-plate your car's original clamps for best originality.

Lacking that, repro clamps are available from a number of sources including Paragon as are repro rad hoses.

2. Who are the best source/vendors for A/C reconditioning. Closer to the West Coast if possible,,,, but willing to go where the best source is.

I'd be asking other members of your local NCRS chapter regarding local A/C sources. They're your local boys who know who does what in your neck of the woods!

[John H.]

Re: Hoses/Clamps & A/C Reconditioning

Norm -

You didn't say what year Corvette, but assuming you're talking about the '72 in your profile, Paragon can take care of your radiator and heater hoses and clamps (as can many other vendors). Classic Auto Air in Tampa, Florida gets lots of good reports for A/C component work.

[Norm C.]

Thanks Jack & John!!! Great Input!! *NM*