Topic: radiator for 1966 GT convertible 6T08A24894 Mectuchen build

[pknoerl59]

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.

[sgl66]

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

[CharlesTurner]

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.

[pknoerl59]

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.

[pknoerl59]

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

[CharlesTurner]

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...

[J_Speegle]

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