Rene SS 454 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Hi all, I'm posting on your forum here for a friend of mine who owns both a 70 and a '71 Monte Carlo SS 454. Both of her cars are missing the upper radiator hose plastic strap that secures the hose to the fan shroud. I can't find a source for that part anywhere online. Anyone here know where I could obtain a couple of those? Perhaps there not available any more? Any help would be truly appreciated! Thanks!! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I would check with MC-71. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I don't believe that anyone makes a reproduction piece anymore..... Old G.M. dealers and a few members on here might have one stashed away somewhere. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I used two black zip ties with the joint being inside the fan shroud 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 This one from AMK may work, but they would want a $30 minimum order. If someone is ordering something from them, maybe adding this to the order as a test to see if they fit may be a good thing. Looks similar to the ones in the links above, but length is a big factor. Description says 6.69" overall length. https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fasteners-products/?Product_ID=13201 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 If someone ordered some I would buy a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72-CLASSIC_RIDE Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I had a few of them in the past and took the time to dimension one being aware they are hard to come by. Now dimensions are approximate and very very close to actual size. You can likely find something pretty close to it if nosey enuff to search. I have (1) in my inventory as a spare, the remainder had been sold long ago. Good luck on your search and if found a reliable clone, please let ALL know. Doug 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 34 minutes ago, 72-CLASSIC_RIDE said: Now dimensions are approximate and very very close to actual size. Doug Having the dimensions is a good thing Doug. The one's from AMK above would be too short then. Plus I just went out in the shop to see in person, sure enough, they'd be too short. Thanks! (I was hoping a nominal 2" OD hose x 3.14 would be close, but no luck in reality). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Munday Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 I use to find them on 80's chevy trucks in the junk yard. I haven't been to a junk yard in a few years and I gave my last one to a Monte owner. Jay and Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene SS 454 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 I found some of these listed on eBay. Here's the link below. These are 8 3/4" in length, so they're 1 1/8" longer than the one shown above in 72-CLASSIC RIDE's post, but I think they may still work. The design of this strap looks to be very similar. They are sold in quantities of five. .GM GMC Factory Correct Heater A/C Hose Wiring Harness Loom Tie Straps 5pcs C | eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-71 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Here is the real deal. I used to sell these to members. I do have some but have not found them yet. These are GM straps that were used on many vehicles in the 70’s and 80’s. They were available through GM Dealers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-71 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 The ones on EBay are too long. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 5 hours ago, Rene SS 454 said: I found some of these listed on eBay. Here's the link below. These are 8 3/4" in length, so they're 1 1/8" longer than the one shown above in 72-CLASSIC RIDE's post, but I think they will probably still work. The design of this strap looks to be very similar. They are sold in quantities of five. .GM GMC Factory Correct Heater A/C Hose Wiring Harness Loom Tie Straps 5pcs C | eBay According to the fitment chart on page 51 on the website they work for a 6.6L 402 Monte Carlo, a 350 Nova plus a multitude of others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene SS 454 Posted September 21, 2022 Author Share Posted September 21, 2022 I would sure be interested in purchasing two of those straps from you Carl if you should happen to find where you stashed them and were willing to part with a couple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 You and everyone else Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 I have sent an email to the company asking them if they have one a little closer to the proper length for our useage. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 I did get one from another member several years ago but I don't remember who it was, as Larry says my rememberer isn't what it used to be lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 I found a number in the gm parts book 3999780 but it changed to another number and the pictures of that part are not correct. Strap yes but not right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 I realize this is an old thread but I stumbled across it while looking for something else. I could not find a source for the upper hose tie down strap but I did use these on my 72, which worked very nicely. They have a built-in push pin that fits the hole in the shroud and then you just use it as any other cable tie. Slick! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0936L1ZFF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 It appears I emailed that company last September but I don't have a record of them replying back. I have sent them a message through their website with the dimensions provided. Hopefully they will get back to me this time. Would someone who does not have a strap in the shroud hold please measure the diameter of the hole in the shroud and let me know what size the hole is. rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 7 hours ago, Rob Peters said: It appears I emailed that company last September but I don't have a record of them replying back. I have sent them a message through their website with the dimensions provided. Hopefully they will get back to me this time. Would someone who does not have a strap in the shroud hold please measure the diameter of the hole in the shroud and let me know what size the hole is. rob The hole is 1/4". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 10 hours ago, TheBMan said: I realize this is an old thread but I stumbled across it while looking for something else. I could not find a source for the upper hose tie down strap but I did use these on my 72, which worked very nicely. They have a built-in push pin that fits the hole in the shroud and then you just use it as any other cable tie. Slick! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0936L1ZFF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I actually have those in stock, and tried it at the time this post came out. Wasn't perfect, but they're better than nothing? In my case the Amazon one was a little short, so I added a regular zip tie (hidden underneath) to extend the reach & make it work. If they made them 10" long, it would have been perfect. These were the ones I ordered, and were also 8.3" (210 mm) and unfortunately, the longest offered: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CBNZTNB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 I haven't decided if I'm going to keep it on there yet... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 On 9/20/2022 at 3:46 PM, jft69z said: This one from AMK may work, but they would want a $30 minimum order. If someone is ordering something from them, maybe adding this to the order as a test to see if they fit may be a good thing. Looks similar to the ones in the links above, but length is a big factor. Description says 6.69" overall length. https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fasteners-products/?Product_ID=13201 Good find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, TheBMan said: Good find! They'd be too short for the radiator hose, unfortunately. Maybe get a couple of them and heat fuse them together to the right length, would probably be the most factory correct looking? With a $30 minimum order & $10 shipping, that would be a no go, unless some other stuff needed to be ordered at the same time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBMan Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 27 minutes ago, jft69z said: I actually have those in stock, and tried it at the time this post came out. Wasn't perfect, but they're better than nothing? In my case the Amazon one was a little short, so I added a regular zip tie (hidden underneath) to extend the reach & make it work. If they made them 10" long, it would have been perfect. These were the ones I ordered, and were also 8.3" (210 mm) and unfortunately, the longest offered: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CBNZTNB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 I haven't decided if I'm going to keep it on there yet... I wonder if there are slight variations in hose manufacturing. The hose on my 72 sat in perfect position for the zip tie to wrap around the hose and push into the hole without the gap like yours; it was a perfectly snug fit. Here's a picture before I installed the zip tie (the only picture of the hose I could find). It looks like the hose sits a little more 'left' than yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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