13.After the initial color...
13.After the initial color is spun, a clear rod can be used to smear the color into a flamed design.
14.Measurements were taken...
14.Measurements were taken again to see where the glass would need to be bent to fit into the factory location and clear the fan.
15.The glass was heated where...
15.The glass was heated where the bend would occur, then bent using a graphite rod.
16.A quick comparison shows...
16.A quick comparison shows that the glass matches the OEM tubing perfectly.
17.The intake and the vacuum...
17.The intake and the vacuum line were put into the kiln to bake at more than 1,000 degrees for about an hour.
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19.The intake was slipped...
19.The intake was slipped into the rubber fittings on both sides.
20.It's important to make...
20.It's important to make sure the glass is not touching any metal that may be attached to the same hose. Leave about a 1/4-inch gap between the metal and glass before tightening.
21.The heater hoses were bent...
21.The heater hoses were bent and attached using rubber hose and hose clamps.
22.Next in line was the radiator...
22.Next in line was the radiator hose. A twist of the screwdriver released the hose clamps.
23.A new radiator hose was...
23.A new radiator hose was bent to fit and decorated with a spun design.
24.Each glass piece was fit...
24.Each glass piece was fit with a section of hose and set of hose clamps.
25.Using a set of needle-nose...
25.Using a set of needle-nose pliers, the vacuum line for the brake booster was removed.
26.To keep a continuous piece...
26.To keep a continuous piece of glass, the check valve will need to be relocated.
27.A few inches of hose will...
27.A few inches of hose will need to be left on either side of the check valve so that we have something to attach the new glass piece to.
28.Damian decided to add a...
28.Damian decided to add a little artistic expression on a few of the vacuum lines.
29.Any design or words can...
29.Any design or words can be added to the glass.
30.The new glass piece was...
30.The new glass piece was secured to the check valve, then attached to the brake booster on the other end.
31.Our final piece was secured...
31.Our final piece was secured between the rubber fittings.
Finishing the 'Flo
Here, you can see what a visual impact the glass adds. The radiator fluid can be seen flowing through the radiator and heater hoses. Considering that radiator fluid now comes in just about any color, the choice of color combinations to match your truck are endless.