Topic: Radiator - Nov 65 K code San Jose

[1966KGT]

I have a 66 gt, k, sj car,67000 miles , 11-08-65 build, unable to find any numbers on radiator, it does have rounded straps at top tank, 2nd owner, since june  1967, claims original but would like to ID. any thoughts?

[CharlesTurner]

Should have W-MO on the top tank and a date code.

[J_Speegle]

Take a picture or two and post. Check the side straps for stampings unless you've already checked.  Any other small tags or flaps on the core edge?

May be out of something else we can help with "what should be" but yours is more of a "what do I have" question it seems

Agree with Charles that by the time your car was likely built they had started using the soldered on tag rather than having the ID numbers in the top tank but the maker and date would still be there

[1966KGT]

I have looked all over but will try again, did not see stamping and the soldered tag is gone, what would be a date code for this car, august-September, 65?

[CharlesTurner]

I have looked all over but will try again, did not see stamping and the soldered tag is gone, what would be a date code for this car, august-September, 65?

If there are no markings on the top tank or side plate, then it's not an OEM piece.

[J_Speegle]

I have looked all over but will try again, did not see stamping and the soldered tag is gone, what would be a date code for this car, august-September, 65?

For a Nov 65 San Jose non-Hipo could be an Oct or even Nov 65 looking at my data

[1966KGT]

thanks I research further

[1966KGT]

OK, I may have found the radiator info, I've attached pics. 11-08-65 sj hipo, is this correct radiator? no solder tag on top or any other stampings. should there be a soldered tag? DEP   C4ZE 8005-Y1 5DB?

[J_Speegle]

OK, I may have found the radiator info, I've attached pics. 11-08-65 sj hipo, is this correct radiator? ............

That is not the typical marker for radiators installed at San Jose

[1966KGT]

I was afraid of that with further reading on the forum, the original owner had an overheat situation in the 70's and he may have switched, but he throws nothing away, we are going to look at his STASH next time I go to my hometown, he has 5-6 radiators. has some neat parts. thank you for you're reply. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[CharlesTurner]

That's a 2nd week of April '65 Dearborn/Metuchen radiator for manual trans V8.