1952-59 Ford Heater hose stuff (not the water hoses)

Anyone have a good subs***ute for the hose/tubes that connect the heater box to the heater motor part?
Some of it is round (about 3" or so in diameter) and some is square about 3" on each side with clamps?
Thanks
Jim

 

The quality of Dennis Carpenters rubber for those vents on 1952-54 Fords is garbage, mine rotted apart in less than 6 months. From the blower motor I used 4'' aluminum dryer vent (see picture) the vent rubbers that are square on one end round on the other,some guys have found that using a section from a 7:50" X 16" inner tube which is much thicker than the aftermarket vents will hold up very well.

 

The quality of Dennis Carpenters rubber for those vents on 1952-54 Fords is garbage, mine rotted apart in less than 6 months. From the blower motor I used 4'' aluminum dryer vent (see picture) the vent rubbers that are square on one end round on the other,some guys have found that using a section from a 7:50" X 16" inner tube which is much thicker than the aftermarket vents will hold up very well. View attachment 3343468

 

Thanks Jeff
That looks like a good alternative to me.
Anyone know about the square stuff?
Best,
Jim

 

This is the square one: http://www.nospartsltd.com/product-p/b6a18489a.htm

 

Mine is still holding up.

 

I used rad hose from semi's. Comes in various short lengths and diameters and just cut to fit. Its very durable and looks ok I think.

 

Where did you find it at ? And what diameter is it ?

 

Very nice. Got me thinking.

 

Jeff & I sent Dennis Carpenter a poor review back in 2014 and they said theu pulled the bad stock,I took them at their word and reordered a new set,they look and feel just like the previous parts. HRP

http://dennis-carpenter.com/air-duct-ventilator-connector/p/BA-7001878-C/

 

We have some parts dealers here that repair and service semi's, got it from them along with the nice stainless clamps. The diameter that the 55 and 56 use is 4" ID.

 

KGDB - that looks clean! I like that idea! I will definitely have to go that route when the time comes.

 

A closer look......

 

Jeff
I used the dryer hose. Works great & looks ok too
Jim

 

Post a picture of yours too.

 

Iused the aluminum dryer hose an painted it black

 

picture

 

kgbd, what did that aircleaner originally come out of ?

 

turbo hose and m*** air flow sensor hose are some others you might look at try Oreily auto parts performance book
also Air cleaner plastic pipe (from throttle body to air cleaner housing ) a trip to wrecking yard

 

Its just a after market ***embly. Had it in stock so figured I would use it.

 

Very clean look...I might "steal" the idea!

 

Its a great alternative and will last a life time.