Brass/Copper Heater Cores at Summit

Discussion in 'The Big Chill' started by 12lives, Dec 2, 2017.

  1. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    I have read several posts that the only heater cores available are aluminium. I found these at summit. Made in Mexico, 1 year warranty, and the Summit Brand. 1967 and 1970, and they carry a full line of others. $50 and $80 + free shipping. Someday I will install them and we'll see how they fit, but they look right.

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  2. Ames performance has the correct OEM style brass and copper heater cores. I just bought one last year for my 71
     
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  3. TorqueMonster1

    TorqueMonster1 Making My GS Great Again!

    I was one of the guys that posted about only finding aluminum heater cores. I’m thrilled to see that there is another option. At this point I’m not sure if I’ll go with a repo copper/brass over having my original redone by a professional, However, I’m glad to know I have a choice. Thanks 12lives & GranSportSedan!!! Mark
     
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  4. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Here's an update. Boy it takes me a long time to get things done.... IMG_0466[1].JPG IMG_0467[1].JPG IMG_0468[1].JPG IMG_0469[1].JPG IMG_0470[1].JPG IMG_0471[1].JPG
    You can see that it fits OK and covers the hole. It is a row smaller on the long side:
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    I will post more after I get it back in the car. (Yes, I put the rubber seal on the inside and the out side - alittle more support as they do not have the metal piece that ties the two tubes together.
     
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  5. BUICKRAT

    BUICKRAT Got any treats?

    The upper tube is rubbing on the heater box. Wont take long for that to wear through. The heater box is more rugged that that tube. New copper is not as thick as old copper. Bending it unless done properly, is a gamble, at best. I would be wary.
     
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  6. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    I saw that too. I may try to slide the whole core over to center it. The small tube bends easily, the bigger one does not. edit - fixed.
     
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  7. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    What's the issue with the aluminum units? I've installed 3 or 4 know with no issues. I don't remember any fitment issues.
     
  8. jmos4

    jmos4 Well-Known Member

    Hi,

    I got one about 3 years ago at the time only Year One was the only brass one I could find, just last week I went to pull the engine and attempted to pull the lower heater core hose off. Needless to say I am now in the market for a replacement as the solder job didn't hold very well, I may try Ames as they have good products usually, or maybe get a original one recored. This was for a 65.

    Regards,
     
  9. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    The Ames one "looks" the same as the summit. Yeah, I'd cut the hose off - the tubes are pretty weak, especially the small one.
     
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  10. JimRamsey

    JimRamsey "Take 'em to the rim!"

    The newer brass/copper non-A/C ones are a row, or two short also!
     
  11. wallypep

    wallypep Silver Level contributor

    I bought one of those from summit , the ac version ,,took my old one and new one to local radiator shop ,they soldered the support bracket on my new one and soldered around the tubes where they connect and pressure tested ,,worth 20 bucks ,there pretty weak if you dont
     
  12. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Man - I wish I had a "local" radiator shop. We lost the last three in the area about 4 years ago. I guess its cheaper to replace that rebuild the new units and the EPA didn't help either.
     

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