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hardwaycooke · 08-12-2015, 10:10 PM

got mine on ebay...took a lot of emails ad calls.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-12-2015, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F.A.A.benny

I honestly didn't think people would want to buy original cores. I have scrapped at least ten of them this yr

Bummer. I'm still not sure why they would, and I'm somewhat fanatic about original parts. The aluminums are bad?

**leddzepp** · 08-13-2015, 01:26 AM

I used an aluminum heater core from oreillys. Air gets hot (although I rarely need it) and it doesn't leak. Been a few years now, I'm not concerned about it.

72bbblu · 08-13-2015, 08:46 AM

Just thought I'd throw in a bit of potentially positive news. I've been searching for a replacement heater core for my '72 with A/C and found an APDI/PRO unit on Rockautos website. The P/N is 9010121. The picture showed it being a copper bodied unit. I contacted APDI and the tech support person verified it is a copper unit.

I guess I should have asked if they have a non-A/C copper unit while I had him on the phone but didn't think of it until I started writing this post. If anyone wants to discuss with APDI, their number for tech support is 877-375-3954.

Happy hunting.

motorcritter · 08-13-2015, 01:30 PM

No matter what metal is used, changing coolant every couple years helps eliminate a whole lotta problems. Old coolant gets pretty corrosive, and not just the radiators or heater cores get damaged, everything it touches is a candidate for brutality.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-13-2015, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I used an aluminum heater core from oreillys. Air gets hot (although I rarely need it) and it doesn't leak. Been a few years now, I'm not concerned about it.

Exactly. Following the restore, I'll probably switch the heat on another 2-3 dozens times max.

And it's not as though the BBC has trouble producing heat. At least not mine anyway (no extra fan).

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-13-2015, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorcritter

No matter what metal is used, changing coolant every couple years helps eliminate a whole lotta problems. Old coolant gets pretty corrosive, and not just the radiators or heater cores get damaged, everything it touches is a candidate for brutality.

I use distilled water, and the overflow is always clean. That said, last time I flushed the system, so of course tap water was left over. On topic, I wonder how much water is left over with the radiator drained?

F.A.A.benny · 08-14-2015, 01:10 PM

I can tell you, one things for sure, none of them, copper or aluminum, fit like a Harrison!

vics stuff · 08-14-2015, 01:16 PM

You are correct F.A.A.BENNY.

toolboxchev · 08-14-2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Here's something I'm wondering. If an aluminum radiator dissipates heat better than brass/copper. Then wouldn't an aluminum core transfer heat to the interior better? Food for thought.....

Transferring heat and dissipating heat are 2 completely different things. The fitment was great on the re-core from Able Radiators. Cools real good now.

Happy

MagmaJct · 08-15-2015, 12:39 PM

An interesting read, and quite relevant.

http://www.caparadiator.com/aluminumvscopper.html

Regards,
Mike

snipescastle2 · 08-17-2015, 08:07 PM

I got an extra brass/copper heater core from my '72 build that's for an a/c truck, if that's what you need.it's in great shape and yours for the cost of postage......let me know.
Ben Smith

fast&low · 08-18-2015, 11:23 AM

Outback truck parts in Houston,Texas look them up Family owned and operated you won't regret it.

GRX · 08-18-2015, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagmaJct

An interesting read, and quite relevant.

http://www.caparadiator.com/aluminumvscopper.html

Regards,
Mike

Yup

POPO1984 · 08-19-2015, 05:53 AM

My brass and copper is a vista pro radiator. Fit is great and 4 core.

snipescastle2 · 09-08-2015, 08:55 PM

here are a few pictures of the original brass and copper heater core I have.......

Ben

snipescastle2 · 09-08-2015, 08:56 PM

hope this is what you are looking for!
Ben

fast&low · 09-08-2015, 09:03 PM

I'm all in for that Pepsi can't go wrong with a ice cold Pepsi

In The Ten Ring · 09-08-2015, 09:22 PM

This thread has indeed produced!

My local radiator shop found me one that is all copper. I haven't checked it for fit yet but I saved the receipt.

F.A.A.benny · 09-09-2015, 02:34 AM

[QUOTE=snipescastle2;7302743]here are a few pictures of the original brass and copper heater core I have.......

Ben

[/QUOTE

Ben, that's not an original heater core. That's an aftermarket one. The factory originals were Harrison heater cores

snipescastle2 · 09-09-2015, 12:26 PM

Okay, it's a brass and copper heater core, at least it's not aluminum.....sorry for the confusion.....
Ben

snipescastle2 · 09-09-2015, 12:28 PM

Ok, well, it's boxed up ready to go, if you change your mind.
Ben

hdff · 09-10-2015, 11:43 PM

Looks good to me

In The Ten Ring · 09-11-2015, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

I got an extra brass/copper heater core from my '72 build that's for an a/c truck, if that's what you need.it's in great shape and yours for the cost of postage......let me know.
Ben Smith

Did you find a taker for that?

hdff · 09-12-2015, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Did you find a taker for that?

should be heading my way as we speak

08-12-2015, 10:10 PM	#26
hardwaycooke Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: anderson, sc Posts: 647	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? got mine on ebay...took a lot of emails ad calls. __________________ 71 LWB Large Bore 6-71 Blown 383 Stroker 4.11 Motive/EOM Eaton Posi Ported/Polished Carrier 15x8/15x16.5 MT Radials B&M Pro Shifter Truck Name- Spike

08-13-2015, 01:26 AM	#28
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? I used an aluminum heater core from oreillys. Air gets hot (although I rarely need it) and it doesn't leak. Been a few years now, I'm not concerned about it. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-13-2015, 08:46 AM	#29
72bbblu Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lavonia, Ga Posts: 21	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? Just thought I'd throw in a bit of potentially positive news. I've been searching for a replacement heater core for my '72 with A/C and found an APDI/PRO unit on Rockautos website. The P/N is 9010121. The picture showed it being a copper bodied unit. I contacted APDI and the tech support person verified it is a copper unit. I guess I should have asked if they have a non-A/C copper unit while I had him on the phone but didn't think of it until I started writing this post. If anyone wants to discuss with APDI, their number for tech support is 877-375-3954. Happy hunting.

08-13-2015, 01:30 PM	#30
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? No matter what metal is used, changing coolant every couple years helps eliminate a whole lotta problems. Old coolant gets pretty corrosive, and not just the radiators or heater cores get damaged, everything it touches is a candidate for brutality. __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

08-14-2015, 01:10 PM	#33
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? I can tell you, one things for sure, none of them, copper or aluminum, fit like a Harrison!

08-14-2015, 01:16 PM	#34
vics stuff Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 393	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? You are correct F.A.A.BENNY.

08-15-2015, 12:39 PM	#36
MagmaJct Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 281	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? An interesting read, and quite relevant. http://www.caparadiator.com/aluminumvscopper.html Regards, Mike __________________ I own 3 classic vehicles. 1971 LWB C10 Deluxe. 1974 VW Super Beetle. 1971 VW Fastback. The C10 and the Super Beetle run, the Fastback is just not there yet! Please visit my Super Beetle and Fastback profile on TheSamba.

08-17-2015, 08:07 PM	#37
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? I got an extra brass/copper heater core from my '72 build that's for an a/c truck, if that's what you need.it's in great shape and yours for the cost of postage......let me know. Ben Smith

08-18-2015, 11:23 AM	#38
fast&low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 258	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? Outback truck parts in Houston,Texas look them up Family owned and operated you won't regret it.

08-19-2015, 05:53 AM	#40
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? My brass and copper is a vista pro radiator. Fit is great and 4 core. __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

09-08-2015, 08:55 PM	#41
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? here are a few pictures of the original brass and copper heater core I have....... Ben Attached Images

09-08-2015, 08:56 PM	#42
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? hope this is what you are looking for! Ben Attached Images

09-08-2015, 09:03 PM	#43
fast&low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 258	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? I'm all in for that Pepsi can't go wrong with a ice cold Pepsi

09-08-2015, 09:22 PM	#44
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? This thread has indeed produced! My local radiator shop found me one that is all copper. I haven't checked it for fit yet but I saved the receipt.

09-09-2015, 02:34 AM	#45
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? [QUOTE=snipescastle2;7302743]here are a few pictures of the original brass and copper heater core I have....... Ben [/QUOTE Ben, that's not an original heater core. That's an aftermarket one. The factory originals were Harrison heater cores



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09-09-2015, 12:26 PM	#46
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? Okay, it's a brass and copper heater core, at least it's not aluminum.....sorry for the confusion..... Ben

09-09-2015, 12:28 PM	#47
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? Ok, well, it's boxed up ready to go, if you change your mind. Ben

09-10-2015, 11:43 PM	#48
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Where can we find brass and copper heater cores? Looks good to me __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

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