Can anyone tell me what year's python hose clamps were made?

I have 2 types of bottom radiator hose clamps for my hq350 UTilux and Python they both have No 2 stamped on them but I have never

heard of Python.Both clamps have Australian made on them.

Cant help you with Python info.

These were on my lower rad hose for the HK327, dont know how old they are.
'UTILUX No.2 Australia' stamped on them, dosent say 'Australian Made'
Yours look anything like these?

Ill never understand you concours blokes whats the big deal about a hose clamp? Do you drive cars or look at them?

It may be that early days saw a need to change a hose and if they fitted a new hose the chances are they fitted a new aftermarket clamp. Utilux made the majority of clamps for GMH up until Commodore at least. The ones they sold in the aftermarket as Utilux were not readily available. So fitters and mechanics would use other brands. People would often query the cost of a new hose or some other part but did not worry about a low cost clamp or clip. Often when fitting the lower clamps the screw would be at a lower point for ease of fitment so you may not see the brand. As mentioned previously a call to Gates may get an answer you are after.

Sometimes if there was a shortage of supply from a manufacturer they used an alternative supplier for a short term. As a supplier we were often asked to assist locate immediate stock to avoid line hold ups. Unfortunately as later models were introduced a new part number was created and in some instances it may have been the same part with a new number. Much later as the part became no longer available (NLA) once the last supplier order was created the complete record for that part dropped of the purchasing records.
Then when GMH introduced the SAP system then ALL obsoleted parts records completely disappeared. GMH we not concerned as they saw no need for the information and the new system developed overseas didn't require it. Along with the move from Dandenong to Port Melbourne a further reduction of hard documentation disappeared. There were some staff who were not happy with this decision but as they were coping with redundancy they couldn't do anything about it.

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From what I see at car shows a alot of concourse cars shouldn't be on the road , the prick with the fucked front end knows what I'm talking about put that piece of shit on a trailer and toss off all you like. Most of the modified cars look to be pretty well maintained.

Now there I was thinking a lot of hours spent and photos collected in the attempt to understand the correct layout/routing of all cables/hoses and components in my engine bay was a worthwhile investment. Some people appreciate the attention to detail and the acquired knowledge it takes to get to concourse level. I know that if I pulled my matching number motor out and replaced it a $25k come racing 427, it would lower the value of my car by about $25k or more. There is no comparison in value between concourse and modified as far as $value is concerned, try beating $48M for a brass Rolls Royce silver Ghost. Whats the most expensive Riddler winner worth? Lucky if its $250k and that will decline over the years. I like the engineering in modified cars "IF" its done right, saw a corolla with a fwd (east-West)Honda 2.0L engine installed North - South - RWD, impressive engineering indeed. Oh and by the way, picked 15 errors on a concourse winning best engine bay same model car as mine. Go figure! Whatever genre of car enthusiast you are/follow I think accepting diversity with grace is a far better etiquette.

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