[DeTomaso] Connecting to the Coolant Underbody Tubes

[Chris Difani]

Guys:

Need some help here. 

I'm at the point where I need to connect my engine and heater coolant lines. The sticking point is that I'm using AN fittings and hose for everything. My coolant lines are AN16, and my heater lines are AN12. My current issue is figuring out some way to create a threaded fitting on all the lines. I realize that I could create some kind of adapter, and then use a short length of radiator hose to connect it, but I'd much prefer a "solid" connection. 

So, my question; does anyone use any kind of threaded fitting on the engine bay end of the coolant tubes, or heater hose tubes ? And if so, what and how did you do it?

Thanks,

Chris

Chris Difani
'73 L #5829 "LITNNG"
The Electric Pantera
Sacramento, CA
Email: cdifani at pacbell.net