Denny, yes the core is a simple affair and with only one "box" on the end. I guess a capable tech at a radiator shop could fabricate one for me out of stock radiator material, but haven't gotten to that point yet. Am still trying to locate one to buy. I even thought a shop could dip the side that's worn into a shallow pan of molten lead and seal it off that way. I'll try to take it to a radiator shop this week and get their opinion.
Thanks!
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