Anyone know where to buy a new heater core for 1957?

[Brandon Todd]

Hello all.

 

My heater core is junk on my 57 Buick Special. Anyone know where to find a replacement?

 

Thanks!

[JohnD1956]

Id try browne auto salvage  I got one for the 56 from the former Ken Reeves place several years ago, and it was like new.  I still took it to my preferred radiator shop to check it and repair it if needed, but it was good to go.  Chances are yours can be fixed too by a competent shop. It is a similar process to having your radiator recored.

[1956322]

Fusick I believe had them.. although not literally new but rebuilt

[Wayne R]

Also Brandon---used from a dismantler,, some other makes and models  will fit as well,

i remember years ago when i was in Sacramento i  purchased  a  heater core from a local pick and pull

from  a 76--78---Cadillac  deville  and it fit my 65 Riviera, infact for memory i think it  fitted better  because there was

a little more clearance  ,   also have to be sure where the  inlet and outlet  connections are position.

and test it before fitting.---regards.

Edited August 23, 2021 by Wayne R (see edit history)

[old-tank]

I had this problem with my 55 a few years ago:  LINK

I ended up buying a new unit and swapping tanks.

[Smartin]

Find a local radiator shop and they can repair or recore.  I've done a bunch of them on the 57-58's.  Seems like every car that rolls through here has a bad heater core.

[Brandon Todd]

Thanks, all! I found a local radiator repair shop near me, (not much around these days!), and will see if they will be able to fix it. If not I may try purchasing one made for a different car like a couple suggested. 

[Smartin]

Don’t cobble it together with some random core.  If your guy can’t do it, send it to me and I’ll have my radiator guy recore it.  Usually runs about $200👍