Hello all,
Has anyone found a source for the rectangular HVAC hose located under the dash? I found plenty sources for the round hoses. I was also thinking about purchasing a
length of round with a slightly larger ID parameter and attempt to form fit and see if that will work.
Any ideas or suggestions appreciated -
Yes I have tried to repair and removed as gently as possible mitigating any further damage - as your all aware almost 50 yrs has taken it's toll and hoses have seen better days.

 

I believe I know which hose/tube you're referring to but I'm not 100% certain. I've had to remove my HVAC hoses several times, I just don't recall which one you might be referring to. At any rate, I'll make a suggestion.

If it's the tube/hose which has a cloth texture, I believe this tube/hose also has a rigid wire surround enclosure if I'm not mistaken. You'll see where I'm heading in a second.

I've wrapped a couple of the hoses/tubes in black cotton cloth friction tape w/ exceptional results which nearly mimic OEM. There are several companies which make black cotton cloth friction tape. Do a Google search. I'll post a link for one (below). The ACE brand is nearly the same, but honestly I have not checked out many manufactures of the product. You might try to just wrap it yourself - it really works quite well if it's the tube/hose I believe you might be referring to.

https://www.acehardware.com/departme...cal-tape/30982

 

Below maybe?

http://thepartguy.com/ac-ducts_a_cutlass.htm#70-72ac

 

Thanks, I like the tape from Ace - I think will will work. I have exhausted all my resources and unable to find anything close. It's an AC hose that is pretty well out of site.
The guy selling the hoses is asking a fortune and is selling the same 50 year old stuff I have in the car. I already looked at his stuff quite a while ago.
Thanks again for the idea.

 

Indeed, he does want an arm & a leg for that stuff.

 

I did the same and wrapped the bad portions of hose near the ends with tape and they have worked well.

 

JS, I think it is #4 in the picture linked to the Parts Guy. He says it is very limited. Only square hose in the system shown.

 

Thanks for the information

 

I'm really surprised you cant get this stuff repopped. I thru a bunch of it away where I parted some cars....

 

If you aren’t concerned with absolute originality I would find a round hose tight enough to push snugly over the ducts. That is a lot of money for a small part.

 

That's what I was going to try - I have the car almost back together and spent a ton $$$ on parts ( no surprise to anyone ), anyway just wanted to get it right. I was going to give the Ace cloth tape a try - you are correct however, it is only a hose and it really can't be readily viewed. Just can't believe there is nothing out there, I have been looking at HVAC supply companies etc. Nobody has anything close. I refuse to pay for used part that I have no doubt is same condition of what I already have.

 

Early T Birds have a square hose from the heater motor to the heater duct but it might be too big.