Just installed today. Good fit. Gave me more room to get to auto trans dipstick.

Correct hose, haven't been able to install it.

Finally don't have the heater hose jammed next to the trans dipstick

On the 73 Cougar one of the heater core connections is right next to the trans dipstick on the C-6. I haven't had a Cougar with a C-4 or a FMX so I don't know if Ford put the dipstick in the same location. You need this molded hose to connect the heater core to the heater control valve as it provides some room next to the dipstick. I now no longer have to move the heater hose out of the way every time I want to check the trans fluid level.

heater core to control valve hose

Nice, can't do without it.

Hose - Heater Core to Control Valve - w/ A/C - Repro ~ 1969 - 1973 Mercury Cougar / 1969 - 1973 Ford Mustang

The product was exactly as expected. A very good reproduction part.