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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: pknoerl59 on August 05, 2018, 09:14:40 PM

Title: radiator for 1966 GT convertible 6T08A24894 Mectuchen build
Post by: pknoerl59 on August 05, 2018, 09:14:40 PM
I have to replace radiator on my 66 GT.

Questions:
Considering ordering a Ready Rad (previously known as Proliance and Modine) from NPD

This one suitable and OK for judging? Concours driven class

Could I also use Super HE by US radiator?

Should there be a radiator tag on my radiator? Currently does not have one. I believe tag may be C4ZE-Z2, if utilized on this model out of Metuchen at time.
Title: Re: radiator for 1966 GT convertible 6T08A24894 Mectuchen build
Post by: sgl66 on August 05, 2018, 09:41:24 PM
Manual or Auto trans?

The correct radiator is a DEP version that has straps with squared off tops soldered to top tank.

You need an “A” code radiator from NJ or Dearborn car. GT didn’t come with a different rad. Most repo’s I’ve seen look closer to rads used in San Jose and also have the auto trans lower tanks.

Lots of info in this thread http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=14405.0
Title: Re: radiator for 1966 GT convertible 6T08A24894 Mectuchen build
Post by: CharlesTurner on August 05, 2018, 09:43:25 PM
Your Metuchen car would not have had a tag on the radiator.  The numbers would be stamped on the side support by the voltage regulator, when mounted.  For a Metuchen/Dearborn automatic A or C code V8, I believe you should be looking for a -Z1.

None of the aftermarket radiators have the correct core or top tank details.  Only way to get this right is to find an original radiator and have it restored/re-cored.
Title: Re: radiator for 1966 GT convertible 6T08A24894 Mectuchen build
Post by: pknoerl59 on August 05, 2018, 11:10:50 PM

Thanks, have started the search at a few recommended mustang parts sources. Thanks to Scott H(judge) for contact info at a number of possible suppliers.
Title: Re: radiator for 1966 GT convertible 6T08A24894 Mectuchen build
Post by: pknoerl59 on August 06, 2018, 06:26:38 PM
so ideally i believe I am looking for a C4ZE-8005-Z1 radiator, whatever condition

preferable date  mfr stamped- prior to April 1966

If anyone has the above let me know. Thanks
Title: Re: radiator for 1966 GT convertible 6T08A24894 Mectuchen build
Post by: CharlesTurner on August 06, 2018, 11:13:47 PM
The date stamp will be format Year/Month/Week

So, if you're looking for an April/May '66 one, the date codes would be like 6DA, 6DB... or 6EA, 6EB...
Title: Re: radiator for 1966 GT convertible 6T08A24894 Mectuchen build
Post by: J_Speegle on August 07, 2018, 04:55:34 AM
Quote from: CharlesTurner on August 06, 2018, 11:13:47 PM
The date stamp will be format Year/Month/Week

So, if you're looking for an April/May '66 one, the date codes would be like 6DA, 6DB... or 6EA, 6EB...

Example of date and location

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/10/6-070818035427.jpeg)