Coolant hoses 1971-73 Stang

[73'stang]

I have a 1973 mustang with a 302 and the upper radiator hose (Gates flex hose )has a stainless steel coil to stop the hose from collapsing is this Common? The original upper hose Does not have the stainless steel coil. Anybody else have this issue ?

 

[mattbaker302]

I have a 1973 mustang with a 302 and the upper radiator hose (Gates flex hose )has a stainless steel coil to stop the hose from collapsing is this Common? The original upper hose Does not have the stainless steel coil. Anybody else have this issue ?

my 71 302 doesnt have anyhting like that on it.