1928 Essex radiator hose supplier UK

Rog2

Hi folks,

Hampshire Hose Services Ltd (www.hampshirehose.co.uk; Email enquiries@hampshirehose.co.uk)

supplied me with straight 1 metre length of 2 1/4 inch ID (57mm) radiator hose, their stock number 57 RAD

for £20.44 plus VAT. Total cost £24.53. Very good price and service. I am not associated with the company

just a happy customer.

ernie28

We have a place here in NZ called Para Rubber with branches scattered around the country for that hose and many other rubber based products including running board rubber, windscreen rubber stripping etc - very handy indeed. 

Not sure how pricing compares but always good to have these places close by.

Rog2

Glad you commented Ernie, may be you can help.

My 1928 Australian bodied phaeton has a windscreen that opens. The rubber that is inserted in the bottom edge of the screen and rests upon the scuttle when the screen is closed needs replacement. I don't know what the shape of the rubber is where it is inside the screen frame. Also as it looks original, I don't want to start pulling at it until I know more about it's fixing. Any advice welcome.

Thanks in advance.

By the way, belated happy birthday to Geoff Clark if he reads this!

ESSX28-1

Look at Raven squegee refills - available from Bunnings here in NZ

Dave Y

Rog2

Thanks Dave, I will look there!

ernie28

Rog

I will take a photo to show the profile and post later but it is basically just a T shape - I also got that from Para Rubber

Will update later

Rog2

Thanks Ernie, much appreciate your help.

ernie28

Rog

This is what I got from Para Rubber and is currently installed on the cars. Works just fine.

The next photo is of some (slightly different profile) I had acquired through a friend (I think Geoff Clark) which I am keeping for future use. I am not totally sure where he got it from but possibly K-Gap when they were operating.

I hope this helps and sorry for the delay.

Alistair

ernie28

Rog, photo of the other newer priofile I am saving for the future.

Rog2

Thanks so much for the photos Alastair. They make the profile very clear. I will see if I can find a supplier a bit nearer than NZ!