AC hose crimping tool

[WagonCrazy]

Started this post elsewhere, but it can go here...

http://www.trifivechevys.com/showthread.php/4021-AC-hose-crimp-tools

[c57heaven]

link doesn't work for me... ?

[Danny57]

I don't know what your thread was, as it wouldn't open by the link for me. I priced having Vintage Air make the crimps on the hoses for me & was able to buy a crimp kit on Amazon for about the same $ they would have charged. If you're interested, it's
Mastercool (71550) Black Manual A/C Hose Crimper (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WBQ4U2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Sold by: ToolTopia
$138.35

[chevynut]

I had my interior A/C hoses crimped at The Parker Store where I bought my hoses and some of my fittings. Cost? FREE! :)

[WagonCrazy]

Danny,
that's the same kit I bought, from the same online vendor, for the same price. :)
I have crimped all of my AC fittings now, and only time will tell if they actually hold tight (once I finish this custom Nomad build). That may be a year or more...

[1oldmf]

I have used it for a/c lines, pwr steering hoses, fuel lines,
all with great success,
I loan it to a friend when he needs it , he does custom a/c installs,

so . yes, valuable tool.