UPPER MOLDED RADIATOR HOSE HELP

[Weldguy]

Once again I am seeking help from the E-Body Circle of Wisdom. I am having no luck finding the correct molded upper radiator hose for my '70 Challenger R/T with a 440 Non-A/C (originally 383). Every hose I have found is for a radiator with the top hose going to the passenger side of the radiator. My radiator has the upper hose going to the driver side. As far as I know, it is the original radiator (I've owned it since 1982). I did find the Dayco C 70352 ALMOST works, but is about an inch short of what I need. I hate the looks of the Universal Fit hoses and would like to stay with a molded hose.
I have considered putting an offset thermostat housing on it that points to the driver side and that would make finding a hose from another application a lot easier by eliminating one bend.
Has anyone used an offset thermostat housing and what was your source?

Thank you - as always.

 

[floyd]

What’s the 7-digit part number on the top of the radiator?

 

[Weldguy]

I'll have to look out in the shop tomorrow.

 

[Xcudame]

Did you try the 440 Source hose yet?

Molded Upper Radiator Hose

store.440source.com

 

[Weldguy]

Did you try the 440 Source hose yet?

http://[URL]https://store.440source.com/Molded-Upper-Radiator-Hose/productinfo/138-1028/

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Yes. Like several others I've seen.

Did you try the 440 Source hose yet?

Molded Upper Radiator Hose

store.440source.com

That's the same problem... it goes to the passenger side.

 

[moparlee]

Post up a picture of the top of the radiator, you probably don't have the correct one.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Early 70 did have the upper hose to the drivers side , mine is the same , did you check Rock auto ?

 

[Mopar Nut]

22’ radiator?

 

[Weldguy]

Early 70 did have the upper hose to the drivers side , mine is the same , did you check Rock auto ?

Yep

 

[Weldguy]

22’ radiator?

Yes. 22" triple core.

 

[Weldguy]

What’s the 7-digit part number on the top of the radiator?

2998 960
and. 18398

 

[floyd]

Here’s another part number to google:

“Mopar 3462116”

Looks like s multiple options for vendors

 

[Xcudame]

Here's the photo from 440 Source. Sure looks like the passenger side and a 22 inch radiator to me.

 

[Mopar Nut]

Yes. 22" triple core.

Here’s one that fits my car with a 383 and a 22 inch radiator with the outlet on the driver side.

 

[Weldguy]

I think this is what you're looking for-
Mancini Racing Upper Radiator Hose

My brother has a 70 383 R/T with the 22" radiator, the part # is 2998960 and the top hose goes to the driver's side.

The Gates 20370 might also be worth a try - Rock Auto lists it as a match under 1970 383 without a/c.
More Information for GATES 20370

The Mancini looks right. I had one from NAPA like that and it was the wrong angle. It wanted to collapse when I attached it to the radiator.

Here’s one that fits my car with a 383 and a 22 inch radiator with the outlet on the driver side.

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That's it... and it won't be $70!!!
Thank you,

 

[Mopar Nut]

That's it... and it won't be $70!!!

I found it at O’Reillys.

 

[Weldguy]

I ordered one today on Amazon, it will,be here tomorrow.

 

[Mopar Nut]

I ordered one today on Amazon, it will,be here tomorrow.

Good, it’s $13 less.

 

[Weldguy]

Here’s one that fits my car with a 383 and a 22 inch radiator with the outlet on the driver side.

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Amazon just arrived and delivered the CORRECT hose! THANK YOU AGAIN.

 

[Mopar Nut]

Amazon just arrived and delivered the CORRECT hose! THANK YOU AGAIN.

Awesome, glad to hear it.