Radiator Hoses

[MrMopar440]

I need (want) to replace my upper and lower hoses - lower is leaking. Car is a 73 Barracuda w/440. I have the correct big block radiator. Right now, I have Goodyear hoses (60659 lower and 60664 upper). I need to order some stuff from Rock Auto, but all they carry is Gates (20558 lower and 20949 upper). I cross-checked the hoses on the Gates site, and they showed "not exact duplicate". What brand does everyone else run? Does it matter? 

[Chryco Psycho]

doesn`t matter as long as it will fit without rubbing

[MrMopar440]

That is why I am replacing the lower one now rubbing on the K-member. I figured I would use some of the old hose and insulate the new one. But is there one that will fit without having to worry about it? What about the "flexible" style?

[hemiken]

Do not use the corregrated flexabile style hoses, they become to rigid and start leaking and look ugly too boot.