Correct Hose Clamp Kits for our Buicks! I have 4) kits total. Heater Hoses & the Bypass Hose. (Without A/C) - $10 Heater Hoses & the Bypass Hose. (With A/C) - $15 Heater Hoses, Radiator Hoses & the Bypass Hose. (Without A/C) - $22 Heater Hoses, Radiator Hoses & the Bypass Hose. (With A/C) - $28 These Kits are based on the Chassis Manuals for 1970, 71 & 1972. So if you're building a car that's being Judged some day these kits are based on the Chassis Manual Diagrams which should pass any and all judging. I've seen Tower Clamps used in place of the Pinch Style Clamps which may be correct on some GM Cars also. With that being said I feel like it's best to follow the Manuals on our cars. Not sure a Judge could argue with that????!! Kit # 1 - Heater Hoses & Bypass Hose Clamps (Non A/C) Kit # 2 - Heater Hoses, Bypass Hose & Control Valve Tower Clamps (A/C) Kit # 3 - Heater Hoses, Radiator Hoses & Bypass Hose Clamps (Non A/C) Kit # 4 - Heater Hoses, Radiator Hoses, Bypass Hose & Control Valve Tower Clamps (A/C) Here are the Heater Hose Pages as photo copied from the 1970 Manual. (1971 & 1972 correspond as well) This illustration shows Pinch Clamps everywhere except the Control Valve which uses Tower Clamps These Kits as well as 100's of other Restoration Parts & Kits can be found on my New Website . . . www.Stage1Restoration.com I accept Pay Pal and all major Credit Cards. Order by phone by calling (715) 874-6037 Shop Hours Monday - Friday 1 pm to 6 pm Central time. Thanks for Looking, Best Fastener Collection in the country for 1970 - 1972 Buick GS, GSX & Skylark! And Made in the USA. Don't like dealing with the Big Name Retailers? Give me a shout. I'll be happy to help and share 30 + years of experience in Racing & Restoring Buick Muscle Cars. Check out my New Website for 100's of Buick GS, GSX & Skylark Restoration Parts! I now have an OEM Page as well with 100's of parts to be added as time permits! www.Stage1Restoration.com
Is there a special pair of pliers that one could purchase for removing/installing these ring/pinch clamps?
I've actually found 2 different pairs of pliers that work best for the two different types of clamps. These for the Corbin clamps Todd has posted: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WIWB3U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_M36.Eb2BBKTR0 And these for the pinch clamps that are used for the water pump bypass hose and the oil breather hose that affixes to the air cleaner from the valve cover: https://www.ebay.com/itm/164162515985 Ask me how I know...
Todd- how large can you get the tower clamps? I'm finishing up my Scout and need four for the radiator hoses. They are a large OD, I'll have to measure but probably 2.5".. Thanks
The largest I have in stock is the 2 1/4" . . . . . I don't have a good source for these. I pay the same price as everyone else on these. AMK use to stock this size but it's no longer on there website. They may have larger sizes but mostly smaller sizes is what I remember. .
A side for now please, I will let you know when I need you to ship them .. I might need to get something else too