K radiators

21.04 · November 18, 2008 at 6:12 PM

Does sanyone know whether the 3 or 4 row radiator was droped into a late '66 K conv? Was there any difference from year to year?

Edited by - SixT5HiPo on 12/01/2008 18:47:39

C6ZZKGT · November 18, 2008 at 6:24 PM Official Post

Ford did not service a 4 row radiator for any 65 or 66 Mustang. The 3 row that was used was very rare and was only used on some early 1966(before 1/5/66) A/C cars. They look totally different from the 2 row versions and require a different fan shroud that bolts directly to the radiator.

-Fred-

21.04 · November 19, 2008 at 3:42 PM

Thanks Fred! I found a guy who has a perfect NOS 4 row in a Fomoco Box C6ZZ, was hoping I could use this. You believe this went on another Ford? What I am looking for is a 2 row?

C6ZZKGT · November 19, 2008 at 6:49 PM Official Post

Matt, I would love to have the NOS C6ZZ radiator as I use them in my A/C cars. Even though they have the shape of an aftermarket 4 row, they originally are only a 3 row. Yes, the correct original radiator for your Kar is only a 2 row. They actually work pretty well as a 2 row. Do not waste your time looking for an NOS one as the service part radiators are all setup for an automatic trans. The only way to find one with the correct tanks is to find an original.

-Fred-

RalphJr · November 20, 2008 at 9:13 AM

Watch eBay for an original 4 speed radiator - they pop up from time to time - about 2-3 times per year the past 2 years. I purchased one about 6 months ago and it even had a very good date code for my car.

You can find one - you just have to be patient.

6hypo5conv_old · December 1, 2008 at 7:32 AM

What are the few and far between correct original manual trans radiators that show up on Ebay sell for lately??

CharlesTurner · December 1, 2008 at 10:29 AM

Depends mostly on condition. The San Jose radiators are worth the most since they are correct for Shelby's. Dearborn and Metuchen aren't worth too much, maybe $200-300 for a core.

RalphJr · December 1, 2008 at 5:18 PM

I agree - I paid just north of $200 for my rad about 9 months ago.

wm65_old · December 29, 2008 at 3:16 AM

What is the difference between the manual and auto radiators? I have a guy selling a factory original 66 radiator from a V8 auto trans telling me there is no difference between auto and manual.

Edited by - wm65 on 12/29/2008 03:25:11

66KGT_old · December 29, 2008 at 8:09 AM

Fittings for the automatic transmission cooler lines.

CharlesTurner · December 29, 2008 at 9:43 AM

Yes, the fittings, but also the engineering number stamped into the top or side would be different.

6hypo5conv_old · December 30, 2008 at 7:09 AM

So I can expect to pay $200-$300 for a Dearborn or Metucheon 4 speed core-(that needs to be recored) and may be upwards of $500. for a San Jose unit because they are also the ones used in Shelbys??

These are all 2 row units-right?? Thanks!

CharlesTurner · December 30, 2008 at 9:09 AM

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So I can expect to pay $200-$300 for a Dearborn or Metucheon 4 speed core-(that needs to be recored) and may be upwards of $500. for a San Jose unit because they are also the ones used in Shelbys??

These are all 2 row units-right?? Thanks!

Yes, that's about right.

cs67gt · January 1, 2009 at 9:01 PM

What are the engineering #'s for a Shelby? I have a 4 spd. radiator that I acquired several years ago -- seller said it was for a Shelby, but I didn't buy it on that basis; simply needed one for the planned resto. The #'s on mine are:

DEP C7ZE 8005 H1 6KA with a 6KA 19 (date code?)

Any information would be appreciated -- my 67K is Metuchen built...

Thanks

6hypo5conv_old · January 2, 2009 at 12:39 PM

I've seen reference to the "DEP" before the part number but don't know what it means, and like I said earlier the radiators I'm looking at don't seem to have a letter after the C4ZE-8005 part number, so may be these are Ford service part replacements?? they are all Dearborn/Metucheon units though.....

CharlesTurner · January 3, 2009 at 9:56 AM

I don't recall ever hearing any definitive on 'DEP', but would think it means something like Dearborn Engineering Plant. That's just a guess though.

6hypo5conv_old · January 3, 2009 at 2:03 PM

OK Charles, I'll have to agree with you on that as well, I wonder why none of the 4 seemingly correct Dearborn Manual trans radiators don't have a letter after the part number? does the letter designate what car that the radiator was originally installed in? it sure looks that way to me?? looks like I really need to find one with the "Y1" after the part number...

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