Re: [Chevelle-List] Braided hose

[Keith Cooper]

Vernon,  I worked for Russell which also sells the hose covers and the other types of Race style braided hoses. Russell gave me all the hoses for my 71 Chevelle. I found that the hoses were scratching the paint. I also was more than tried of getting stuck with the braid on the cut ends as I was installing. The racer type of hoses looked better, but most cars I have seen look good when you first install, then look bad over time. Dirt gets inside the braid and is hard to clean. The braid also looses that nice shine it had when new. The hose covers are the cheeses things I have ever seen. They are made in China. All braided hose company are selling the same ones, just under different company names. This is the hose covers only. The other type of braided hoses are purchases from somewhere else. Sorry Russell but..... Keith Cooper [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: Kelly C. Hanna To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 11:23 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Braided hose >dunno Vernon, >Everytime I've seen these hose covers, they just don't look very good. I doubt the problem is in your installation, >more than  likely just a cheese product. We just got back from Keller's in Dallas and we saw a 70 SS with the braided hoses...he told us that he wished he'd never put them on as he hates the fit and wasn't happy with the look. I have to admit, it wasn't as nice looking as the stock hoses. Kelly & Jana Hanna HannaWoodworks ClassicChevyCountry