N.O.S. Hoses - Forums - Official C3 Vette Registry

SPONSOR AD

Support our Vendors! | Advertise Here

Topic: N.O.S. Hoses

in Forum: All Vettes Discussion

Already a Member?
Login
Not yet a Member?
Register for Free!

N.O.S. Hoses (1/5)
1/24/08 3:59pm

Norsky

Lifetime Member
Moderator
Send Private Message

Burke, VT - USA

Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am

Joined: 1/23/2002
Posts: 7190

I know over time tires degrade and are nolonger safe to run on the road.

But what about hoses (and belts too)? I would guess the same would apply - rubber degrades over time regardless of the application - correct?

The reason I ask is that I saw a set of NOS radiator hoses for "The Beast" listed on eBay and I'm wondering if they would be any good after 18 years (don't know the actual manufacture date).

______________

Jim Olson

"The Toys"...!!! Save the Wave!

Where I've been in a Corvette...!!!

Quote

Our Sponsors help support C3VR

N.O.S. Hoses (2/5)
1/24/08 4:14pm

6880Mike
Former Member
Send Private Message

Horse Cave, KY - USA

Vette(s):
1968 convertible; 1980 L-82

Joined: 10/22/2007
Posts: 488

Are you planning on having the car NCRS/Bloomington judged and would otherwise need correct hoses? If not, I would be a little wary of trusting 18 year old rubber any further than off the trailer and on to the judging field.

Last question is whether you feel the cost of the NOS set is worth the few points you might pick up.

Quote

N.O.S. Hoses (3/5)
1/24/08 4:28pm

Norsky

Thanks. Not planning on having the car judged. It was just a curiousity question to confirm my thoughts on rubber parts.

When putting on the new set of GYs we did keep the original tires (bagged and stored in the basement) and will offer them to the next caretaker in case they might plan on having the car judged. Not sure I'd do the same with belts and hoses.

______________

Jim Olson

"The Toys"...!!! Save the Wave!

Where I've been in a Corvette...!!!

Quote

N.O.S. Hoses (4/5)
1/24/08 9:19pm

dwright
Standard Member
Moderator
Send Private Message

Victor, NY - USA

Vette(s):
2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe

Joined: 7/12/2004
Posts: 6833

Might make the Vette worth more to the next owner if you had a bag of unused NOS parts.

But probably not.

______________

Save the Wave!
Support the National Corvette Museum

Quote

N.O.S. Hoses (5/5)
1/24/08 11:45pm

Adams' Apple

Lifetime Member
Moderator
Send Private Message

Duncanville, TX - USA

Vette(s):
#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

Joined: 11/8/2003
Posts: 20128

Belts and hoses aren't really subjected to the same UV/heat/chemical decomposition as tires are, so they do have a little better shelf life. I would get the NOS stuff(if it's affordable) now, before the prices get completely out of hand.
That's just me. I regret buying some NOS/original stuff for my car a few years ago...now i can't afford the stuff!

______________

Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56
My Link

(click for Texas-sized view!) NCRS

"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"

Quote

Our Sponsors help support C3VR