Parts search (Ford sorry... haha)

[Canadian 4X4]

I am looking for a thermostat housing for a Ford. I know wrong forum but i am wondering if any one possibly works at a parts store or wrecking yard. I am from Canada and this part is obsolete apparently because i cannot seem to find it from any. The motor is a 223 in-line 6. It is out of a 1961 Ford Fairlane. I have a Napa Part number for the actual thermostat # 532080. it is approximately 2.5 inches in diameter. It is held on with two bolts and has an approx 2 in hose on it with another smaller hose coming off the side. I unfortunately do not have any pics because it has been misplaced, by some one who told me they could fix it. Sorry about the novel but any help is greatly appreciated Thank you in advance everyone. Sorry about the Ford request haha

[beastie_3]

I would try some online restoration sites or even the dealership (never know).

[Canadian 4X4]

The ford dealership up here only goes back as far as 65. Any idea if its different down there?

[beastie_3]

Are the two years different as far as that part? I guess you could call a U.S. dealer, and if they can get it, they should be able to ship it. Do you buy restoration parts for your car?

[Canadian 4X4]

This is just going to be a nice driver I just finished the chassis, just re did all the brakes and primed the frame, going to paint tomorrow then the body can go back on. The only two parts that i need and know i cant get are the thermostat housing and a pass. rear quarter panel

[Irish_Alley]

don't want to get your hopes up but does it look like this

problem im finding is its for 65-72 not sure how much of a difference it is but it looks like the housing is the same from 57-64 and changes in 65. i have a buddy that deals with fairlane i'll try to give him a call and see what he has or can get

[Irish_Alley]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/64-65-Ford-Galaxie-Custom-500-223-Water-Neck-NOS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d297835dbQQitemZ400127702491QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Canadian 4X4]

It looks similar to the diagram, it is definitely not the ebay one. the thermostat looks a lot bigger than the one in the diagram, its close to 2.5" in diameter

[y2k_harley]

I have a 59 F100 that has a 223  6-cylinder that I am parting out.  It has the housing.  It should be the same.  Let me know if you are interested.

[Canadian 4X4]

I picked one up today at a specialty shop i will be trying it in the am i will let you know how it turns out, thank you for the offer!

[VileZambonie]

Any autoparts store should have it. they are prone to cracking