commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Comparing heater cores between A/C and non-A/C cars is apples and oranges.
His car has A/C.
His car has A/C.
Replace heater core
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BigCRig, I appreciate that you found one for a 1966, but the original poster's car, and mine, is a 1970. For that year nothing is listed.
10-4 I get it but maybe you could make one from a 66 work if it's smaller,does the same thing Not sure about the a/c non a/c heater core differences,but it may be something to look into,and the cost difference, would be worth it IF you could make it work. If you need the dimensions, I would be happy to get them for you.
Ripinator
Old Man with a Hat
It appears there ain't nothing available for a '66 300 with A/C either, except from the MoparMall guys for $437.00. Aaarrrgh. . .
twostick
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Nigel has the A/C one too but not cheap. $499 Canadian so a little cheaper with the exchange but likely a wash with the shipping.
Kevin
70_NPORT
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Yiiikes. $400-$500 bucks for a simple radiator core. What gives. I guess I could pull the old one out and see if it can be repaired. Damn that sucks a big one.
Ripinator
Old Man with a Hat
I think its the A/C that creates the problem. . .
70_NPORT
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This convo was over on the Imperial site....
From Dick:
You have a bad heater core, the vapor is coming out the defroster vents and condensing on the cold glass. Disconnect and block off the hoses to your heater system until you get a chance to have the heater recored. Any radiator shop can put a new core in your heater, but he needs the old core to swap the end tanks and fittings. Just block off the hoses, take out the old core, and take it to a radiator shop. It will cost under $100.
From Neal:
I had my heater core removed by a local readiator shop in summer 2001. They sent it out for a rebuild by Old Air Products in Fort Worth.
Their web site is www.oldairproducts.com; 4615 Martin St., Fort Worth, TX 76119;
817/531-2665. It took about 2 or 3 weeks, I think, and the price was fairly reasonable, though I don't remember how much. The heater core was dribbling on the floorboard, so I had it done before it got worse. It's been fine since
The online shop only goes up to 1969 apparently...unless someone knows otherwise?
From Dick:
You have a bad heater core, the vapor is coming out the defroster vents and condensing on the cold glass. Disconnect and block off the hoses to your heater system until you get a chance to have the heater recored. Any radiator shop can put a new core in your heater, but he needs the old core to swap the end tanks and fittings. Just block off the hoses, take out the old core, and take it to a radiator shop. It will cost under $100.
From Neal:
I had my heater core removed by a local readiator shop in summer 2001. They sent it out for a rebuild by Old Air Products in Fort Worth.
Their web site is www.oldairproducts.com; 4615 Martin St., Fort Worth, TX 76119;
817/531-2665. It took about 2 or 3 weeks, I think, and the price was fairly reasonable, though I don't remember how much. The heater core was dribbling on the floorboard, so I had it done before it got worse. It's been fine since
The online shop only goes up to 1969 apparently...unless someone knows otherwise?
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Coulda told you that. . .
That's because it includes the a.c. evaporator.
Actually, there are some out there for about 350.
Gary, you have to pull it, regardless. Hold off buying a new one until you see what you've got.
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70_NPORT
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Yeh I know Stan. I hate the prospect of having to park it until I get this all figured out. Nothing suks more than parking my NP and driving the "other" car.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Personally, I'd pop for the new unit. You'll have a new heater core and a new evaporator . Wouldn't it suck if you put back in a repaired unit and the evaporator craps the bed?
Why don't you try to buy a used complete heater box and take it apart, get that heater core repaired (if it needs it) and then swap it for yours?
I'll bet you can find a complete box easier and cheaper than just buying a used core.
I'll bet you can find a complete box easier and cheaper than just buying a used core.
Gary....Make sure you have enough antifreeze in your cooling system until you sort out the heater core. It was freezing last night in the mid-Atlantic area. I don't want to see you lose an engine over $15 of antifreeze.
70_NPORT
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Yeh...major suckage.
70_NPORT
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so just a quick update. I think this project is gonna wait until after the winter passes. We actually got a bit of snow a couple evenings ago. ..didnt stick any, still old man winters calling card. He's on his way. If that werent bad enough I have to work out in the elements now.....very shitty....very very shitty. I dont foresee any warmer days coming along so...gonna pull the batt for the long slumber I guess.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Winter. Ughhhh... That's depressing. Someday, Gary, you'll have that heated shop. 
Heat works.....I might take the NYB out for a run today.
70_NPORT
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Yeh Stan...someday. I got alot of stuff done under a roof during cold winter months.Winter. Ughhhh... That's depressing. Someday, Gary, you'll have that heated shop.
70_NPORT
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Enjoy the NYB while the days are still clear atleast Bob
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