Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gadoozle · 02-07-2011, 04:07 PM

Hey Everyone,

I'm a 15-year-old boy who is relatively new to 67-72s and fixing up cars in general. I have a 1972 Chevrolet C10 that runs brilliantly, but has tape in places tap shouldn't be. Could anyone please tell me what this tape could be covering up/ fixing? Here are some pictures:

1low · 02-07-2011, 04:13 PM

The tape is covering a cracked or broke heater core cover

Gadoozle · 02-07-2011, 04:25 PM

Okay, thanks 1low. If I were to peel the tape off, what would be the result?

1low · 02-07-2011, 04:28 PM

there is a little radiator in there u would expose and a fan on the other side i would peel it off just to see whats goin on and re tape it till u can find a replacement

*454stepside* · 02-07-2011, 04:31 PM

some one has put the wrong heater core in the truck and the tape is covering up the correct holes and broken or cracked fiberglass i would look into getting a new heater box and the correct heater core

*454stepside* · 02-07-2011, 04:36 PM

hard to see but this is how the heater hoses should run

Gadoozle · 02-07-2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 454stepside

hard to see but this is how the heater hoses should run

That is hard to see, but thanks for the visual help 454stepside.

VA72C10 · 02-07-2011, 04:47 PM

you should be able to find one pretty cheap ....I've given a few of those away really cheap...

Gadoozle · 02-07-2011, 04:56 PM

Thanks guys. Do you suggest taking the tape off to find out what's going on or should I leave it and go look for another heater core?

*454stepside* · 02-07-2011, 05:01 PM

no problem and i would just leave the tape on and find a new one

Gadoozle · 02-07-2011, 05:08 PM

So, I have another question: What kind of gas mileage would I get going 55mph with a 350 and a three speed auto? Haha, I know it's bad, but that's part of the fun.

**truckster** · 02-07-2011, 05:19 PM

If it's all in tune and you're not hard on the throttle, maybe 14-15 mpg. If it needs a tune or you're like most of us and like the sound of a 4 barrel making music, maybe as low as 10-11.

Alvin · 02-07-2011, 05:11 PM

I had a truck with a 350/TH400 and 4.10 axle on 275/60/15 tires get 13mpg in a similar situation.

PanelDeland · 02-07-2011, 06:32 PM

You'll need the heater core and the box.Depending on whether your fan works well or not you may need one of those also.You do need to seal the box to the firewall when you replace.The inner fender on the pass side needs to be dropped to get to one of the bolts.

Gadoozle · 02-07-2011, 08:35 PM

Okay,

I'll probably take the tape off to see what parts I need to find. Thanks everyone, you all have been a big help!

02-07-2011, 04:07 PM	#1
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be Hey Everyone, I'm a 15-year-old boy who is relatively new to 67-72s and fixing up cars in general. I have a 1972 Chevrolet C10 that runs brilliantly, but has tape in places tap shouldn't be. Could anyone please tell me what this tape could be covering up/ fixing? Here are some pictures: Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis

02-07-2011, 04:13 PM	#2
1low Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moyie Springs ID. Posts: 160	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be The tape is covering a cracked or broke heater core cover

02-07-2011, 04:25 PM	#3
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be Okay, thanks 1low. If I were to peel the tape off, what would be the result? __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis

02-07-2011, 04:28 PM	#4
1low Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moyie Springs ID. Posts: 160	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be there is a little radiator in there u would expose and a fan on the other side i would peel it off just to see whats goin on and re tape it till u can find a replacement

02-07-2011, 04:31 PM	#5
454stepside Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 1,029	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be some one has put the wrong heater core in the truck and the tape is covering up the correct holes and broken or cracked fiberglass i would look into getting a new heater box and the correct heater core

02-07-2011, 04:36 PM	#6
454stepside Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 1,029	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be hard to see but this is how the heater hoses should run Attached Images

02-07-2011, 04:47 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be you should be able to find one pretty cheap ....I've given a few of those away really cheap... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-07-2011, 04:56 PM	#9
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be Thanks guys. Do you suggest taking the tape off to find out what's going on or should I leave it and go look for another heater core? __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis

02-07-2011, 05:01 PM	#10
454stepside Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 1,029	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be no problem and i would just leave the tape on and find a new one

02-07-2011, 05:08 PM	#11
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be So, I have another question: What kind of gas mileage would I get going 55mph with a 350 and a three speed auto? Haha, I know it's bad, but that's part of the fun. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis

02-07-2011, 05:19 PM	#12
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be If it's all in tune and you're not hard on the throttle, maybe 14-15 mpg. If it needs a tune or you're like most of us and like the sound of a 4 barrel making music, maybe as low as 10-11.

02-07-2011, 05:11 PM	#13
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be I had a truck with a 350/TH400 and 4.10 axle on 275/60/15 tires get 13mpg in a similar situation. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold. Last edited by Alvin; 02-07-2011 at 05:12 PM.

02-07-2011, 06:32 PM	#14
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be You'll need the heater core and the box.Depending on whether your fan works well or not you may need one of those also.You do need to seal the box to the firewall when you replace.The inner fender on the pass side needs to be dropped to get to one of the bolts. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-07-2011, 08:35 PM	#15
Gadoozle God Bless America Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 150	Re: Tape in Places Tape Shouldn't Be Okay, I'll probably take the tape off to see what parts I need to find. Thanks everyone, you all have been a big help! __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Custom/10...my first truck and first project. Semper Fidelis



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