nsanow Posted March 6, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 6, 2014 I had an electrical fire in the dashboard and have completely gutted the car and dashboard with new wiring harness. Before I install I am looking at a 41 year old rusty heater core and wondering should I replace it or take it to a shop to have it refurbished? It doesn't leak but since it is exposed I am wondering if now is the time to have it either replaced or gone through.It looks like MSA may carry them but I am wondering if they are good or is better to have mine refurbed? How much refurbishing can a radiator show do? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmcforester Posted March 6, 2014 Share #2 Posted March 6, 2014 If you can find a good shop they practically can make a new one. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/#findComment-442823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Maras Posted March 6, 2014 Share #3 Posted March 6, 2014 Mac's Radiator Shop here in Portland. They're not cheap, but they are good. I would trust a rebuild from them more than a replacement. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/#findComment-442824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbycar32 Posted March 6, 2014 Share #4 Posted March 6, 2014 Mac's Radiator Shop here in Portland. They're not cheap, but they are good. I would trust a rebuild from them more than a replacement.While I was working with a 260 with a different core, I have to agree with this. I ordered and received 4 different cores from 3 different companies and found them all rotted and rusty. Ultimately I took mine to a good radiator shop and got one that looked brand new, because they made it there. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/#findComment-442825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted March 6, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 6, 2014 I picked up two cores last year at the MSA Garage sale; both were perfect and same quality as the original that was in the car which just happened to be a 71. I would highly recommend MSA's. By the way I got mine SUPER cheap....I love the MSA Garage Sale. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/#findComment-442830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsanow Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted March 7, 2014 Thanks for the reply and Mac's in Portland is just a few blocks from where the car is being repaired for the electrical. Thanks as always for the feedback Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/#findComment-442858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted April 20, 2015 Share #7 Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Is there any reason you can't have the original piece acid etched, and resealed with a vacuum draw system at a local heat exchanger/radiator service specialist? I've had one done before on a different vehicle, but it turned out great, and did not impede flow much, if at all. what is the original finish on the OE heater core anyways? I see some refurb units painted flat black. Is it supposed to just be bare copper/brass color? Edited April 20, 2015 by Careless Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/#findComment-468117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted April 20, 2015 Share #8 Posted April 20, 2015 I have a heater core from a 9/70 Z sitting on the shelf and it is gloss black. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/#findComment-468148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted April 21, 2015 Share #9 Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) I have a heater core from a 9/70 Z sitting on the shelf and it is gloss black. OE Finish? Edited April 21, 2015 by Careless Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/#findComment-468207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namerow Posted April 21, 2015 Share #10 Posted April 21, 2015 Yes. OE core is gloss black. Same for my 05/70 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/#findComment-468216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted April 21, 2015 Share #11 Posted April 21, 2015 Right on! I'm going to take this one to be dipped, tested, and sealed tomorrow, then! I wish everything on this car wasn't sprayed silver. ARrrrrrrRRRrRRghghghghghghgh! thanks! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48703-early-1971-heater-core/#findComment-468224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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