----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 9:46
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Braided
hose
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
----- Original Message -----
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
