Radiator hoses, for F-1's?

[FordCustom]

Got a 50 F-1 with an 8BA. What is the normal solution for hoses? One of my biggest peeves is accordion style universal radiator hoses. Just want decent quality, Gates hopefully? I like the Ford Script ones on the bay, but are they long enough for trucks? Our radiators are pretty tall compared to cars.

 

[49r]

The F1 top 'hoses' are two metal pipes bent at both ends which you then clamp to the radiator and head outlets with rubber hose. I got my pipes from Macs.

 

[Mac VP]

The hoses (upper and lower) are all straight sections of pretty stout/rigid hose. The uppers also include the length of bent pipe. We stock both hoses in the correct lengths and we stock the hoses. Look for the 8RT prefixes on the upper hoses. Lower hoses are 21C types.
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/engine-partsprices-pg3.htm

 

[FordCustom]

The F1 top 'hoses' are two metal pipes bent at both ends which you then clamp to the radiator and head outlets with rubber hose. I got my pipes from Macs.

I've seen kits like that at a few places, but they all say it won't fit trucks?

 

[FordCustom]

And thanks Mac VP. Pretty much what I was looking for.

 

[49r]

I have a 49 F1. I just bought the metal pipes and cut the hoses myself. The fit is fine.

 

[Fibber Mcgee]

Mine had the pipes when I got it and they work fine now my 41 has the long hoses.

 

[FordCustom]

I found a set of pipes on ebay, and the auto parts store I work for had the Gates green stripe straight hose. I am thinking of copper plating the pipes, or maybe brass? Nickel even would look great IMHO.. I know a guy who does plating, and his quotes were very reasonable. I just don't like the looks of black painted pipes, that's all.

I also have a set of aluminum water necks and thermostats on the way. I removed the stockers, and they were heavily scaled on the inside. The hose connection on one of them was rusted thin enough to worry, so I decided to kill two birds with one stone.