'61 Impala Heater Core
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Cory,
I don't know if new ones are available, I don't think they are. If you have an old one, take it to a radiator shop and have them use the top and bottom tanks and make you a new one. That's what I did. Of course, radiator shops are becoming hard to find now, between the EPA and the plastic (or whatever they are made of) radiators, they've about all closed up around here.
Tommy
I don't know if new ones are available, I don't think they are. If you have an old one, take it to a radiator shop and have them use the top and bottom tanks and make you a new one. That's what I did. Of course, radiator shops are becoming hard to find now, between the EPA and the plastic (or whatever they are made of) radiators, they've about all closed up around here.
Tommy
I couldn't find one back a couple of years ago when I needed it either. I bought one for a '62 that had similar output locations for the hose attachment but it was about 2? inches shorter overall. Put small plate across the gap and fiddled with the mounting screw locations and it turned out pretty good.
Found the receipt: Year One part number GM9053, "heater core B 1962 GM" Good Luck
Found the receipt: Year One part number GM9053, "heater core B 1962 GM" Good Luck
Hello RomanChariot
Thank you for responding to my heater core inquiry, I have not been able to locate a 61 core.Would you be able to give me a few details of your 62 core modifications, to make it work. I found my car on Ebay, flew to michigan from NY, and had her shipped back.
my first car was a 61 Impala, and finally getting this solid number two Impala a dream come true.
Regards Cory Happy holidays to all
Thank you for responding to my heater core inquiry, I have not been able to locate a 61 core.Would you be able to give me a few details of your 62 core modifications, to make it work. I found my car on Ebay, flew to michigan from NY, and had her shipped back.
my first car was a 61 Impala, and finally getting this solid number two Impala a dream come true.
Regards Cory Happy holidays to all
bubbletop61
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big block / small block core
Is there a difference between a big block heater core and a small block/6 cylinder type? Only thing I can think of that would be different is the hose connection sizers,buy I would doubt it...?
Is there a difference between a big block heater core and a small block/6 cylinder type? Only thing I can think of that would be different is the hose connection sizers,buy I would doubt it...?
heater core
Cory: go to www.a-1injectors.com/heatercore/2-422.htm they have brand new heater cores for 61
Cory: go to www.a-1injectors.com/heatercore/2-422.htm they have brand new heater cores for 61
Hey Cory,
The new '61 heater core on the a-1 website looks good--I would buy that instead of tweaking a new '62 core to fit. Good luck with your car. I enjoy mine a lot--except when something breaks!
Corey
P.S. Let us know if the core works out well--good to know for future reference.
The new '61 heater core on the a-1 website looks good--I would buy that instead of tweaking a new '62 core to fit. Good luck with your car. I enjoy mine a lot--except when something breaks!
Corey
P.S. Let us know if the core works out well--good to know for future reference.
61 heater core
Thank You, for all the help on my heater core issue, BBBAutomotive helped me get what I needed, not nos, or rebuilt but a replacement of the same dimensions,that will work,I have found that this part is pretty tough to come by,and in the eastern part of US, it is a must. While I am on the subject, does any one know If a water restrictor is necessary when installing this core
I have a big block Cory
Thank You, for all the help on my heater core issue, BBBAutomotive helped me get what I needed, not nos, or rebuilt but a replacement of the same dimensions,that will work,I have found that this part is pretty tough to come by,and in the eastern part of US, it is a must. While I am on the subject, does any one know If a water restrictor is necessary when installing this core
I have a big block Cory
