1966 427 390 upper radiator hose

[Tony C.]

Hi
I ordered a new upper radiator hose for my 1966 427 390 from Paragon and the blue stripe was cracked.
I returned it for a replacement I installed it and the blue stripe on this one has cracked. Dose any body sell the blue paint for the stripe.
Thanks Tony

[Joe L.]

Re: 1966 427 390 upper radiator hose

Tony-----

This often occurs when "elfs from der forest" get involved in striping or otherwise "insignia-fying" hoses. Those little rascals drink too much at times and this is what happens.

Seriously, though, I believe that the stripes are applied with an ink and not paint. I don't know of a source for the ink, but I expect that a similar ink could be found at an arts-and-crafts supply store. Also, you might want to try a Dr. Rebuild hose. He employs no elfs.

Beyond the above, I would not be a bit surprised if the stripes on original hoses were often "imperfect". Having them too perfect might not be original.