What can I expect to pay as a ball park figure to have an original Dearborn/Metuchen 2 row core radiator re-cored?? I understand they are still doing copper for these??
Radiators one more time......
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Last one I had done was around $300 and the guy had a hard time finding the right core size.
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I had mine recored to a three row about three years ago for $340 and that's in Silicon Valley. There was no problem in getting the core.
Jim
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OK, $300-$340 for the re-coreing.........how much is one going for then already done with a new core and ready to bolt in the car??
$500-$600??
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Is there any chance that an aluminum core is available for the 2 row radiator cheaper than copper? is the old original copper core worth much as scrap then??
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There is a two row material available called MX-2. It is just slightly thicker, about 0.25", than the original two row core but still fits in the original side straps and uses stock fan shroud brackets. In theory it has a cooling capacity between a three and four row core. I had an original rad recored with it, am currently running it in my car where it has worked great.
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This is good to hear about the core availability! and how well it works.
But can I expect to pay upwards of $500.00 for one that is correct and already freshly re-cored?
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you can expect to pay more or less, depending on the availability and demand. This is always the case. IN THE PAST, you might find one needing to be recored for between $300 and $500. But that was then and the now may be different, or the same. Start looking. Let us know what you find.<img src=images/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=images/icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Start hitting the swapmeets, especially ones not focused solely on Fords or Mustangs, and you might get lucky. I have found two original San Jose 4-speed rads in the past few years this way. Paid $20 for one and $25 for the other, both good cores.
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Mad: Is the MX2 core material indeed copper or is it aluminum?? I would think that aluminum would be cheaper??
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Not positive but I think it's brass. It's for sure not aluminum.
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My local hometown radiator shop that I have delt with for years says he can get the needed core and install it for a hair under $250.00 and did confirm that its all copper.
Now, my question is what is the old core going to be made from if I'm able to find an original unit? copper?? so why can't I ask for the old core and take IT myself to a recycler who pays top $$ for copper?? and save even more??
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Can anyone tell me what the "C1" and "3KC" would be after the part number?? I'm guessing the "3KC" is the date code?? how does that work?
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Yes, 3KC is the date code. Third week of October, 1963 (assuming it is 1960's vintage).
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OK Charles, Thanks!! what is the "C1" for then?? I thought these radiators to be correct should have either a "G1" or "Y1" after the part number......
Also, Charles could you please send me an email to rbarkley1@cfl.rr.com as I have a question for you about the Charlotte show?? Thanks! Rick
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Well, I am certain that a radiator dated 1963 would be a non-Mustang application, which explains the 'C1' code... which is most likely for a Falcon or other Ford.
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I have been sent pictures of 2 radiators without the fittings for cooling lines:
1 is DEP C3DE-8005 AT
2 is DEP C4DE-8005 C1
I see that there is no indentation for the fan on either of these units, and believe them to be from Falcon applications, could I use either one in my K or would I still be better off looking around or going with a repro??
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Neither one is correct for your car.
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Rick, I have two 4 speed Falcons that can use your radiators.
-Fred-
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Fred, Please send me an Email at rbarkley1@cfl.rr.com Thanks! Rick
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