Simplifying the hoses

[MaineShark]

Are there any good tricks to simplifying the vacuum hoses on top of the engine? They really are an eyesore, looking like a pile of spaghetti. Any good tricks to getting them more orderly?

Joe

 

[Stallion]

Mid-America sells shiny wrapping you can put over them. But I like the stock look of under-the-hood Corvettes.

 

[SwaveDave]

Dont know what year you have , but if they are all run behind the motor along the firewall, as my 1970 is, then you can fabricate a cover to hide/shield all the garbage thats on the firewall. I did this by taking some sheetmetal accurately cut and bent so it slips down behind the distributor cap about 12 " , then makes a 90 degree turn toward the firewall which 'caps' all the hoses, wires , etc..from being seen. It is about 18" across . I put some decorative edging around the perimeter of it to dress it up then painted it the same black as the engine bay. Gives it that finished look. Sorry i cant post a pic of it, but if you email me, ill email you back some pics. It not only cleans up the engine bay alot, but, the hoses/wires behind the cover are at a lower temp than out in the open.

Dave
1970 Coupe

 

[MaineShark]

I'm thinking mostly about the vacuum lines on the engine. Like the ones that connect to the carb and such. Right up on top of the engine, where everyone sees them.

I know I can't eliminate all of them (although some are going away), but there has to be a way to make them more orderly... this nest of hoses just doesn't look good.

Joe

 

[SwaveDave]

Dont know how it looks on a 1979, but, id give some thought to braided hose covering and use tie straps the same color as you engine bay highlights are.

Dave