Is there a replacement heater core avalable?

I got my heater core pulled out of my 65 van today and its different from the one i was shown at napa.If i cant get the original one repaired does any one know of a replacment available?Thanks, Ron.

This one is supposed to be a direct replacement. Advance Auto Part No. 398237

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/toughone-or-ready-aire-heater-core-398237/20820003-P?vehicleIdFromReq=-1&isAllVehicle=true&vehicleIdSearch=-1&searchTerm=398237&showTitle=

I haven't tried it but the info came from Kookykrispy another member here.

KK sent me one of those. It fit almost perfect, had to tweak one tube a bit and add a little extra seal material in the box at one end. Works perfect.

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Awesome. Thanks guys.

I will 3rd that the one from Advanced Auto was a direct fit except for the little tweaking of the one tube...

" />The tubes on the one in the link look quite different.Its tubes come straight out instead of angeling down.It does say its an exact fit for a 65 van.I wonder if the photo shown is incorect?

The pic in the link might not be the actual part. You're right the pic doesn't match the actual core. I couldn't find them yesterday but Kooky posted some pic's of the actual new one when he got it. Maybe someone else can post a pic.(Joe Van?????)

I don't think I took any pictures of the New one but it is exactly the same.  ... I am at work so can't check if I did until later when I get home but the picture of it is different from whats in the box..Just bring your old one just incase.. Worst case you can send it back but the part number is right..it took 3 day's to order mine from Advanced Auto Part's

I really apreciate your input guys.Ido have one more question.Ijust noticed that one tube is larger than the other.I asume one is inlet the other outlet.Wich is wich?

I would imagine the larger 3/4 inch one is the inlet and the smaller 5/8 inch one is the outlet..Now is a GOOD time to replace your heater hoses also..  ..

Not sure which is in or out but they should match with the hookups on the engine. I believe one is 5/8" and the other is 3/4".

I replaced the hoses first thinking that was the problem.Icouldnt get them loose and had to cut them off so will have to replace then again.This is on a v-8 swap and ill check the engine fittings when i put the core back in.I just droped it off to see if it can be repaired.

Looks identical to 64/65 Chevelle.

Last time I checked advance no longer sells them they are out of stock/ discontinued

They still list the part number on their website. That's how I got the link. Didn't check the store.

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Good thing its only cold in wisconsin 11 months out of a year. I havent called on a new one,still waiting to hear if mine can be repaired.Dang i hope so!

I drove a 65 in HS year round and froze my behind off in winter, yeah blankets and all that I could behind the seats. The way this one I have now warms up it makes me wonder if the heater core in the old days was maybe half plugged or something. So not only fix the leak check the flow if you can.

The irony of this is when the weather warms up in a couple months ill have the windows down,floor vent wide open and still bitching abouht how warm it gets inside.  

Just got the call from the radiator shop telling me my core was junk.Now im bummed.He also works at napa and said he would see what he could find on monday but im not going to get my hopes up.Time for a plan- B i geuss.

Slowrider try the Advance Auto web site. It allowed me to put one in my cart but that's as far as I went.

Ijust had this chat with there online person.ill see what happens.
Thank you for choosing Advance Auto Parts. A representative will be with you shortly. Thank you for holding.

Thank you for chatting with Advance Auto Parts and Batteries. You are now chatting with Roberto. How may I assist you today?

Roberto: Hello! How may I help you today?

You: is the heater core part#398237 still available?

Roberto: I'd be happy to help you with that.

Roberto: May I have your zip code, please?

You: 5468

You: 54868

You: its for a 1965 chevy van

Roberto: Thank you.

Roberto: Ok.

You: 1965 chevy g-10 van

Roberto: Thanks for holding. I went to check our availability on the warehouse and it shows zero for this part. But in this case you can go to the store and ask for a Special Request to get that from the dealer. Or we will bring you this part to our nearest store, but you will need to do this at the store personally. But they do not honor the online discounts, I’m sorry.

You: so it is still avalable or is it discontinued?

Roberto: The system is not showing any disclaimer that is discontinued.

You: THANKS ROBERTO ILL go to my local store and see what happens

Roberto: You're welcome. Have a good rest of the day.

Roberto: Can you please complete a short survey of the service that I have provided you with today? If you click on the End Chat button it will prompt you to complete a survey in reference to the service you received. I would appreciate your feedback.

You: sure

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     Just got back from advance.The counter guy looked it up and said,none available.Itold him i realize that and gave him the info roberto gave me that it could be special orderd.The guy says i cant do that theres none avalable.I explained to him again what roberto told me and he says sir,i can call links (ford dealer up the road) right now and if they dont make them anymore youre not going to get one.I told him he would look prety stupid calling the ford dealer for chevy parts and asked why i would be told it could be orderd if it couldnt?Uhh....Idunno...Left there and went to napa and they showed zero.Said come back monday there was one other place he could call.Ill ask then if it can be recored. I tryed checking out on the onlinestore for advance and it said none available.

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