Where can I get this part

[john108]

1968 Charger with AC
I am looking for the 180 degree bend portion of the heater hose (on firewall).
It is the black hose in the (old) picture.  5/8 ID and 4-1/2 inches center to center.
I tried a piece of regular hose but I can see that it will kink.
I tried searching but didn't do well.
Thank You
John

[doctor4766]

I used one of these springs on mine when I failed to find the proper replacement

https://www.ebay.com.au/i/162058013738?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&itemid=162058013738&targetid=921460872233&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1000676&poi=&campaignid=10101785189&mkgroupid=102311926500&rlsatarget=pla-921460872233&abcId=9300368&merchantid=7609472&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz4mCg76I7QIV5pVLBR2F1wC8EAQYASABEgLivPD_BwE

[john108]

The spring might work , not sure, but it is the wrong size.
If I can find the right hose, I would prefer to go that way.  Thank You.

[71charger_fan]

Try a Gates 18701/NAPA 10701. You could probably trim the ends to make it fit as I did in my '55 Plymouth.

[doctor4766]

The spring might work , not sure, but it is the wrong size.
If I can find the right hose, I would prefer to go that way.  Thank You.

The spring does work. I've been using one like this for years.

[john108]

Doc
Yes.
I have springs in my lower radiator hose.
The link you posted is for a 3/4 in dia spring.
The heater hose is 5/8 dia.

[nvrbdn]

Here is the 5/8" coil.    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNICOIL-5-8-STAINLESS-STEEL-HOSE-COIL-SUITS-HOSE-INSIDE-DIAMETRE-5-8-16mm/161054405998?hash=item257f97356e:g:CtoAAOSwGBhac6jj&frcectupt=true

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

The correct molded hose is reproduced.....

https://www.yearone.com/Product/chrysler-b-body/mt114

[john108]

Thanks.
Before the last post, I wound up getting the suggested gates hose.  I trimmed 1 inch off each end and it appears to fit, with a little fitting help.
The parts guy searched on line and matched a $7.xx price. If I question its performance, thanks for the correct option.
John

[gtx6970]

I would have to do some serious digging in the old memory banks. But a molded 5/8 hose is avail thru most any better stocked auto parts stores. Not likely your gonna find it on the shelf at autozone.

I used to stock it when i sold restoration parts, but thats been a while