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Need some help locating a part FOMOCO 1968 radiator

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Tout, Feb 1, 2006.

  1. Feb 1, 2006 #1
    Tout

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    Does anyone know of a source to find a correct FOMOCO 1968 radiator for a big block ,4spd, mustang, either recored or not. Also does anyone do restamping of the tops ?
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    Re: Need some help locating a part

    There are differences. If it is a 390 car it likely has a C8ZE S1. If it is a Shelby or CJ it likely has a C8ZE L1 althouth I've heard of at leasts one coming with a S 1. It also matters were the car was made as San Jose cars have W MO on top tank and Metuchen cars, including Shelby have FoMoCo on tank. I'm not sure about Dearborn cars. Your best bet is ebay and likely it will need a core. The L 1s don't come around often, the S 1s are more common.
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    Re: Need some help locating a part

    TLEA,
    Your right on the numbers .I am looking for a C8ZE L1, and a S1 will also be correct.
    The car is a Metuchen car and should have FOMOCO on it.Any leads would be apreciated.
    Thanks Tout
     
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    Re: Need some help locating a part

    Based on what I've seen most cars I've seen have the L1. I've only heard of one having an S1 (Pete's site) I notice you are in Doylestown. I grew up in Pottstown. Did you check with Allen Cross? I think I got one from him before. Just FYI C8ZE L1s were used in some 69 cars so check the date stamps if that is important to you.
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    Re: Need some help locating a part

    TLEA,
    Thanks for the information, I have never used Allen Cross, do you have a number to reach him?
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    Look up Fomoco Obsolete (www.fomoco.com) on the web - 215-949-9998. Not cheap but good parts.
     
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    I suspect Perogie Enterprises (609-448-1684) or Bill Herndon's Pony Warehouse (301-977-0309) would probably have it as well.
     
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    Thanks for the leads guy's,
    This is an item that 27 years ago didn't mean that much, today it's the only thing missing on a complete KR.I have a call into Allen and I have asked Bill and George to be on the lookout ,Columbus is not that far away,April.
    If one happens to come up please give me a call , Tout
     
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    This item must be one of the hardest things on earth to find,I have just about called everyone known in the hobby to no avail.Is there a market for reproducing this item and how hard would it be?Any pictures out there of what this looks like?
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    Not the hardest. C8ZX fan clutch, NOS C7 battery inner fender, 68 console rear ashtray come to mind. I can send you a picture if you need one but it is pretty much like any 24" FoMoCo radiator. I wouldn't think there would be much of a market and the costs would be high because of the licensing to use the FoMoCo name. Keep looking, I see about 2 or 3 turn up a year (L1's)
    I'll email you if I see one.
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    Hello,I will be Ebaying my C8ZE-L1 4 Speed radiator in the next couple of weeks.Time to liquidate a couple of things. If anyone is wanting the Ebay # I will e-mail it to them when it hits Ebay.Thanks Wayne saint@cablelan.net
     
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    Old thread I know.....but my 68 GT500 has an S1.

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    Rod,
    S1 is an automatic radiator. The 68 autos could have M1s as well.
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    OK, thanks.. yea, my GT500 is an auto.

    I mis-read the post and thought it said it should be an L1.:doh:
     
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    A L1 radiator just sold on ebay last night, it sold for $1,525.00
    item number 200073659710
     
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    I had purchased mine last year for 950.00, NOS and date code correct for my car,I was lucky and had calls into everyone I new for the last 20 years. I have seen cores going for 500.00 to 750.00 in the last few months, this part for a correctly restored car is on of the hardest to find, most were discarded for a new aftermarket one at half the cost.
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    Hello : FoMoCo 68 Radiator, big block, 4 speed...... What date code do you need ??? A good friend has been a huge Ford dude for 30 + years, has shelves and racks of etc. I have his blessing, to go thru his inventory, tag and catolog all items. I hope to get to this project, huge as it is, starting 4-28-07. PLMK what date code you need, and I will try to help you get it, if he has it. Jeff. raceri69
     
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