Engine compartment detail

Robert1959 · Post by **Robert1959** » Fri Apr 08, 2005 10:14 pm

I have a 1959 plymouth Savoy with the flat head 6 cylinder motor.I am in the process of detailing the engine compartment. I would like to know what color the heater hoses should be.The one's on the car now are red. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.

Nighthawk · Post by **Nighthawk** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:52 am

Probably black,but im not really sure,i have seen red hoses on some older Chrysler products,mine has black ones,altho my flathead 6 is painted black as well,i think red is the proper color,but again not sure!
Guys,anyone know?

rogerh · Post by **rogerh** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:52 am

I always assumed "black", with red being an early-to-mid 60's replacement item. To my mind, black blends in better..looks more sedate

Richard Wooldridge · Post by **Richard Wooldridge** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 4:05 pm

My car had a gasoline heater, no hoses! Too bad, it was new, too.
Regards,
Richard Wooldridge

Robert1959 · Post by **Robert1959** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 11:01 pm

Thanks for the information. I think I might just change out the red hoses and install black ones.

rogerh · Post by **rogerh** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 11:07 pm

I dont mean to "steer" you, but I think you are making the right decision.

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