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Apr 2, 2022 | 03:02 PM

1956in1956

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56 Heater Core

Hi guys
Has anyone every cross reference the heater core from the 56 to another, newer, more accessible heater core.,, mine leaks of course!,,,
Thanks
Ken

Apr 2, 2022 | 06:12 PM

mOROTBREATH

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From: Bakersfield, CA

Sadly The dimensions of the cor and placement of the tubes, length, and bent angles of the tubes make almost every heater core very unique.

Replacement or rebuild are the only practical fixes; you could always just install a core from any other car and hack holes into things until it fits, but that is not practical.

Apr 2, 2022 | 07:25 PM

abe

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I ordered a chunk of core from Carnegie Radiator in Pittsburgh, PA. I gave them the exact dimensions and they cut it to size. Then I had a local garage take the tanks off of my old Leakey core and solder them on the new core. The hard part is finding someone that can do for you.and than pressure test it in a tank.

Give them a call.
https://carnegieautorepair.com/contact-us/

Apr 2, 2022 | 11:13 PM

tacson

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My first recommendation would be to find someone with a good used one that has been pressure tested if possible

Second would be to find a radiator to repair yours if possible

I saw this "possibility" on Facebook