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Sometimes I feel a little silly with my questions but the people on this forum have consistently been tolerant and helpful to a neophyte so here goes; how much radiator hose (length) would be enough for the '31 (I'll be replacing the rubber hose and metal elbow and figured I'd buy a length of hose from FS and cut it to proper shorter lengths) and does the car have a thermostat, if so what is the correct temperature unit to get (the car does not have a heater)?

Best Regards,

Tom

The radiator hose sold by the FS comes in a three foot length same as most auto supply stores. That should give you enough to do your 31 with enough left over probably to do it again. Originally the car was not fitted with a thermostat and some add one while others do not. If you do use one I recommend a 160 degree.

Hello Tom
We have a radiator top and bottom hose kit available for your 1931 Chevy for $40.00. This set consists of a top radiator hose 9 1/2 inches long and 2 bottom radiator hoses 4 1/2 inches long and is made out of new original style wrapped hose made by Thermoid with six original style clamps.

We also have the radiator hose outlet steel elbow for $18.00.

If you would like to see these or purchase these, then click on this website link http://marxparts.com/repro%20chevy_cooling.htm to our web site or visti www.marxparts.com
Regards
Bob@marxparts

For my driver, I found at Napa a hose with built in elbow so I didn't have to replace the missing elbow.

I bought a foot long piece for the upper and cut it down.

Mark