Item: Factory Original Upper Radiator Coolant Surge / Expansion Tank
Vehicle Fitment: 1965–1966 Ford Thunderbird (Fits FE Big Block V8 Engines: 352, 390, 428)
Material: Stamped Brass Tank with Cast Mounting Bracket
Filler Neck Configuration: Left Side (Driver's Side) Fill Neck LocationCondition Description:• Authentic Vintage Core: This is a genuine factory-original brass coolant expansion tank removed from a classic Ford engine bay. It retains a highly desirable vintage patina with remnants of classic Ford Corporate Blue engine paint.
• Solid Brass Body: Because it was manufactured from factory stamped brass rather than sheet steel, the core remains solid without any catastrophic rust-through structural degradation.
• Untested / Restoration Candidate: This unit is being sold as-is and untested. It has not been pressure-tested or chemically cleaned. It exhibits surface weathering, oxidation, and typical aging across the body and brackets. Perfect core candidate for a full chemical dip, media blast, and respray for a high-end date-correct show car restoration.Shipping & Handling:• Shipped securely with heavy-duty padding to protect the brass necks and lower mounting flanges.
• Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to verify exact bracket alignments and cosmetic condition before purchase.
