Thanks all. Yeah I had this one re-cored years back. That shop that did the re-core does not exist anymore.(btw, Im in North San Diego county.) --- Now , its about the fins... theyre a lot dicintegrated on the outward face---- however, the fins are really still good and intact on the fan side/ inside. Is this a major factor in qualifying as a re-core candidate?? Also, I saw on a Hotrod show re-coring can be done at home! is anyone familiar with it??? because Im having even more trouble finding that episode online.thanks