I just recently picked up the following radiator that I think might be from a '66 GT350. It does not have the same markings as the one I am looking for for a carryover, but as I understand it things changed later in '65 and this has the correct markings. Does anyone know for sure? Thanks, Jay
After re-reading my original post, I thought it best to post a clarification. I have no indication this radiator came from a GT350, and the question I meant to ask was if this would be correct for a '66 GT350.
Assuming it has not been messed with during a recore, it is a San Jose plant manual transmission radiator so yes, would be what was OE on a 4-speed 66 GT350 with the appropriate scheduled build date.
I don't see the engineering numbers in raised letters like the date code and mfg mark in the top tank. Are they there? Bob
Thanks for the info guys. Bob, are you referring to the C4ZE type numbers? It does not have those, but I have read starting in ~Oct of '65, those numbers were not on the W-MO radiators. I have also seen a couple of places on line where there may be additional tags soldered on that have that info, but the things I have read have not been definitive. Jay
Bob, This radiator is dated 11-65, in my observations I've never seen the C4ZE engineering numbers stamped in the top tank of any San Jose radiators dated 10-65 or later. Only seen the brazed tag on (some of) those as we have been discussing on the SAAC forum. Dave
Which is why I brought it up. Ether the soldered on tag (not brazed) is missing or the engineering number is metal stamped on the strap.Raised letters in top tank,tag,and metal stamped on strap are the only three ways I am aware of that the radiators were identified for FORD.If it is metal stamped on the strap it most likely would not be a San Jose radiator. Bob
Thanks Bob. Have you ever seen a radiator with the date and W-MO stamped in the top tank AND engineering numbers stamped on a side strap? I've always assumed they were mutually exclusive, I've only seen side strap stamps on radiators from the other two plants with nothing stamped in the top tank. Dave
Great Info guys. From these responses and what I have read on the Hi-Po forum, the following seems to be true; 1. Radiators for the '65 and '66 GT350s manufactured at San Jose prior to ~11/65 had the date, W-MO, and C4ZE embossed in the tank. Additionally they have G2 embossed in them, but it is unclear what that means 2. After ~10/65 the radiators for San Jose cars have only the W-MO and dates embossed, but some radiators have a tag soldered onto them that has the C4ZE designation. 3. Radiators for the San Jose cars have rounded upper plates at the corners of the tanks, while Metuchen and Dearborn cars have a square cornered plate. 4. Radiators from Metuchen and Dearborn have the ID numbers stamped along the side plates. Does this sound accurate? Jay
Good question. I reviewed my notes and I can't find one that has both the date code and W-MO on the top tank along with the metal stamped engineering number on the strap. I have not seen the metal strap marked radiator on a 66 SJ plant car. Bob
Jay, I would say it was accurate if 2. was amended from using the word "some " to "most ". I hate to use "all" because mistakes and anomalies happen. I do think Ford would have insisted on a way to keep track of which radiator was which ether by the embossed tank or the tag on the tank. Having nothing on the top tank (other then date and mfg)would not make sense based on all the evidence. Bob
Jay, I would agree with Bob. All I can say is in my observations I have seen a 9 65 dated SJ radiator with the date, W-MO, and C4ZE embossed in the tank...and several 10 65 with only the date and W-MO. I had forgotten about the side strap tops being rounded on SJ radiators and square on Metuchen and Dearborn. Dave
