Cab 11/12 "air conditioner" ducts

[david moore]

Anyone know where (in Canada or the US) I can get some 3 in. flexible ducting for the "air conditioner" for my F8? Even plastic stuff would do!

[Bob Carriere]

Hi David

Are you sure about the size.....???

Chev's are only wee little holes...... they start big but funnel down to about 2 inches.....

We can compare size when you come down for BB2.... you show me yours and I will show you mine...!!!!

Seriously...... I beleive the paper/fabric wire coil is probably available from various repro parts suppliers..... it is very similar to the duct work used on heating ducts of early 50 to 60 cars when heaters were still an option and before they converted to molded plastic duct work.....

Bob

[david moore]

Bob
Pretty sure that my Ford is 3 inches at each end of the metal ducting - I'll check at the cottage again tomorrow.

[Greg]

Hi David,

As a last resort you may try the local Home Depot, I believe that you can get 3" Aluminum flexible duct for clothes dryers.

Cheers,
Greg

[Bob Carriere]

.... we need to source the black cloth type......

By the way Gregg..... are you coming to the BB2 next weekend.?

The guys would love to see you...

Bob

[Grant Bowker]

You may want to try www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ap/ducting.html
These people sell to the homebuilt aircraft market so like "milspec" their prices may be "FAA Approved" high compared to Princess auto, also their sizes are not even inches.

You may also want to look at www.McMaster.com and search on "duct", they have many sizes and types.

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Grant Bowker
You may want to try www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/ap/ducting.html
These people sell to the homebuilt aircraft market so like "milspec" their prices may be "FAA Approved" high compared to Princess auto, also their sizes are not even inches.

You may also want to look at www.McMaster.com and search on "duct", they have many sizes and types.

Dave
I meant to tell you on the weekend ..it is available at Princess Auto in their new catalogue...$3.00 and change a foot..
It's the right stuff too..

[Phil Waterman]

Can you confirm the size of the duct you need ID of the duct would be the most helpful.

Here is one source http://www.cgfordparts.com/Early_Ford_Parts.htm

online catalog for 32-56 car and PU do a search for "CLOTH HEATER DEFROSTER HOSE" for the different sizes.

Pattern 12 Chevys use 2 1/2 ID duct.

[Grant Bowker]

It looks to me as if C&G is cheaper than Aircraft Spruce...guess which I'd go with...no surprise given the price ratio for identical lookig alternators when used for airplane as opposed to car. (FAA approval process)