Help finding parts for 1980 model

[charliemeyer007]

Have you looked at sor?

 

[wimberosa]

I talk about the hoses on the following post....but if you back up a few posts you can see the field service manual I used, how I calculated and ordered vacuum lines, and some general outline of what part is what.

Build Post in thread 'Wimberosa's build: Loretta dances again'

Feb 26, 2025

Are your vacuum hoses OEM or silicone?

The big vacuum hoses are new silicone from viper performance (UK). 19mm (3/4") for air pump outlet to abv/asv and rail
to abv/asv. 25mm (1") from air intake to air pump inlet. I could have done it with only one splice of 120 degree elbow to the
abv/asv....however I required 2 spliced in elbows because my air pump has the port on the wrong (non 1979 OEM side). The
second spliced elbow is a 90 degree. Even though the silicone is quite flexible...it won't make turns that big without collapsing.

I suspect I also had a little freedom...

• wimberosa

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[majdomo]

Thanks for your comment.

Where can I find replacement hoses for it?

For what it's worth, the parts look to have been painted and the hoses from what I can see are fine. The air hoses are very stiff and can get crusty, but typically will be fine if they are left alone. And, of course, they are NLA. Regular coolant hose can work (I've used Gates green stripe myself periodically) but the bends in them are rather specific and they need to flow air freely, so kinks in aftermarket hose will limit flow.

 

[65swb45]

I actually did some consolidation since that pic was taken three years ago and now have one of those big black totes with the yellow lids FULL of OE hoses…for sale.

 

[Tom Bodet]

At least one of them is saturated through with moisture, and another one is broken off and not even connected to anything.

 

[Tom Bodet]

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I actually did some consolidation since that pic was taken three years ago and now have one of those big black totes with the yellow lids FULL of OE hoses…for sale.

Can you send me a message? I tried private messaging you, but it won’t let me.

 

[charliemeyer007]

You have to call him on the phone - old school old guy worth your effort

 

[majdomo]

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I actually did some consolidation since that pic was taken three years ago and now have one of those big black totes with the yellow lids FULL of OE hoses…for sale.

I'm glad to see these in case I need them too!

A phone call to Mark is the best bet. Leave a vm and he'll get back to you.