Heater box restorer
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@steve817 or @70gtx440dana
Contact either of these guys; I believe either one can help and may even have a replacement heater box available for a swap, if you don't mind trading the original heater box.
Contact either of these guys; I believe either one can help and may even have a replacement heater box available for a swap, if you don't mind trading the original heater box.
Glen-ray Radiators - All New Licensed Mopar Chrysler Dodge Plymouth Radiators
Can't recommend this company enough, they did an amazing job restoring my heater core and had it back to me in less time than they estimated, unheard of these days!
Can't recommend this company enough, they did an amazing job restoring my heater core and had it back to me in less time than they estimated, unheard of these days!
I just sent the core to Glen Ray and ordered the foam/rubber kit and restored it myself.
Just take a few before pics and if you run into issues use the forum.
Just take a few before pics and if you run into issues use the forum.
SgtSuperbird
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If yours is in not need of repairs, don't be afraid to do it yourself. This is from a '70 E-Body I had a few years ago. The disassembly is easy and self explanatory. Take pictures. (I even have the stamp for the yellow part number on the B-Body style.)
SgtSuperbird
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Yes, I mean repairs to the fibre box. If you have no repairs, the rest of it is very simple, very basic - especially a non-AC box. There's the heater core and fan motor. On my "restoration" I used a Scotch Brite pad and steel wool on the fan motor, the door, and the metal cable mounting brackets. I thought it came out fantastic. Again, just take pictures.
Glen Ray Re-cored the heater core only. They do excellent work and have great communication. From what I have understood allot of aftermarket units have fit and tube length issues.
@SgtSuperbird where did you get the stamp? Is there somewhere I can order it?
70runner
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DIY is a fun project. I've done several, the latest an A/C - heater box for daughter's 69 Charger. The rebuild kits are pretty complete. We managed to locate an NOS heater core. One suggestion, whether you do it or not, mock it up before you install to check function.
I've got mine apart and will have the original heater core (non-AC) redone. I need to fix some of the fiber box as pieces are broken off in a few areas. I'm assuming I can use a fiberglass repair kit to fix some of the broken parts? Anyone been successful with that?
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I have used DMT gasket kits, they are very good.
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I did my own for my '70, too. Got the foam/rubber kit from DMT. A thorough cleaning and some sandblasting, lubing the fan and some POR-15 for the metal parts. Getting the heater box in and out was the hard part. The resto wasn't too hard at all.
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