69 Z28 Upper Rad Hose... comments?

[firstgenaddict]

Here is a picture of the 69 upper radiator hose logo I made... just a prototype... I actually hand cut the stencil with an exacto knife. Not perfect but ok none the less.
I am going to have a stamp made so it will be as authentic as possible.
http://www.crossroadspaper.com/Engine_New_Radhose_web.jpg
I identified 3 different stampings used... I thought that this one showed the best so it is the one I used.

Next up the lower hose then 67-68 Z28 upper hose... I already have the research done for these...

[firstgenaddict]

Close up... I aged it a little because it did not fit in with the rest of the car. The part number was extremely difficult to cut with an exacto knife... the lines are only about 1/32" of an inch wide. Either the rubber stamp or having the stencil cut with a plotter on vinyl at a sign shop will cure my lack of patience and jitters.
http://www.crossroadspaper.com/Upper_Rad_Hose_Logo_web.jpg

[Hotrodpaul]

I think it looks very nice. It is about time that someone does a little research and offers correct reproduction parts. The ultimate would have this stamp on an original "Alligator skin" hose. You don't find those very often.

I wonder if the texture could be duplicated in a newly made hose?

Paul

[Tommy_Mathison]

James, that looks wonderful. What brand hose did you use? Have you made a stencil for the lower hose?

Tommy Mathison

[firstgenaddict]

It is the (and I use this term loosely) "Reproduction" hose available from Ricks... I used laquer thinner to remove the old markings.

I have not finished the lower one yet, the current motor will be coming out of the Black Z in a month or two and the rebuilt correctly dated non-vin stamped DZ will be going in, then maybe I will find the time to do the lower hose.

[firstgenaddict]

Good news http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif I heard from GM licensing and I am going through the process... I will be doing upper and lowers for SB and BB 67-69 Camaro's to begin with. COPO's included. Next will be 70-73 SB uppers and lowers. I have the research done for all of the above listed hoses and will be submitting the Part#'s to the licensing company.
It has taken some time to get all this in the works and to all who have helped along the way I apologize for the delay. (I wont make excuses as they only make the person saying them feel better) Thanks also to JohnZ for the contact at GM licensing.
http://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/PICT0855.jpg
The lower stamp with the UY is 67-68 Z28 and it was created using photos from a 67 Z survivor.
I will let everyone know when everything is finalized.

[SS427]

Jim,
What type of ink are you using?
Rick

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[firstgenaddict]

I am starting with the above listed hoses then going to the A bodies.
I am filling out paperwork and submitting part#'s. so if you have a part # in mind please PM or email them to me with the PN in the subject line so I can submit them and get them cleared with licensing.

Thanks
James

[Tommy_Mathison]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif All I can say is... how soon will they be ready?

Tommy Mathison

[Hotrodpaul]

Yes, I would like one for my 70 Z-28.

Paul