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Daddy'O · 11-20-2012, 08:39 PM

Who is everyone getting a heater core for a 71 with A/C from? I dread this project - but it must be done. Really don't want to do it more than than once. So, who are you all buying from?

Many thanks in advance!

slikside · 11-20-2012, 08:52 PM

'72 and no a/c, but I got mine from Wes at Classic Heartbeat here on the forum.

Good product, delivery and fitment. About a 1.5 yrs ago....no problems.

I looked around a lot. He was not the cheapest, but his was the best price I found for as near to OEM as I found. Nor was he the most expensive.

Hope that helps. I'm sure someone here has replaced your exact specs.

Sammy · 11-20-2012, 09:05 PM

So many manufactures around. Made who knows where. Before you chance the install check it for leaks by capping one end off and blowing in the other. Some manufactures don't have good quality inspectors. Don't ask me how I learned that lesson. Out of three only one of the new ones didn't leak.

Daddy'O · 11-20-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

So many manufactures around. Made who knows where. Before you chance the install check it for leaks by capping one end off and blowing in the other. Some manufactures don't have good quality inspectors. Don't ask me how I learned that lesson. Out of three only one of the new ones didn't leak.

Thanks Sammy - this is exactly what I want to avoid.

Local auto house looks promising as stated by other posters. This is encouraging.

Any other inputs?

Again, many thanks!

Mr Chevorlet · 11-20-2012, 09:13 PM

If I am not mistaken you might still be able to get them through the autoparts store.

GASoline71 · 11-20-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

If I am not mistaken you might still be able to get them through the autoparts store.

It's where I got mine... 1972 non-A/C. I was kinda shocked they actually had it on the shelf. If I needed one for A/C they would have to get it from the warehouse and it would have been there the next day.

Gary

**70STOVEBOLT** · 11-20-2012, 09:16 PM

Mine's a 70 no a/c, got it from NAPA 2 years ago. It is made in China but I have not had any problems with it. IIRC it was around $30-35

Tinkermc · 11-20-2012, 10:30 PM

well I called my local NAPA and they had it.

chevydog66 · 11-20-2012, 11:57 PM

Advance Auto here for about $50 I think. Installed it and it's leaking. Not sure why, I used the original screws that came out of the old one. A bit of advice. Pressure check with a garden hose before you install the new heater core.

slikside · 11-21-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chevydog66

Advance Auto here for about $50 I think. Installed it and it's leaking. Not sure why, I used the original screws that came out of the old one. A bit of advice. Pressure check with a garden hose before you install the new heater core.

This raises an important point no matter where you choose to purchase the core, and it regards fitment.

Virtually none of these new cores will fit EXACTLY the same as the original. But some fit better than others. I know I have read at least one case that, because of this, the screws for securing the core with the brackets wound up puncturing the brand new core! They effectively became too long because of poor fitment.

This job is way to much of a PIA to get burned by that....so check it out before snuggin 'm up tight.

mrein3 · 11-21-2012, 08:43 AM

Call your local radiator shop. Ask the cost and turnaround time to rehab yours after you pull it.
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midniteblues · 11-21-2012, 09:02 AM

damn too install a hc and too have it leak after your done

thats enough too make anybodys lips pucker up

Daddy'O · 11-21-2012, 08:30 PM

Thanks for all the inputs. I'm going to place an order with classic parts since the price is not that much different from my local parts house plus I want to get a gasket set for the heater box. I will let you know how it goes.

Thanks again for the inputs!

11-20-2012, 08:39 PM	#1
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Heater Core - ? Who is everyone getting a heater core for a 71 with A/C from? I dread this project - but it must be done. Really don't want to do it more than than once. So, who are you all buying from? Many thanks in advance! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

11-20-2012, 08:52 PM	#2
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,193	Re: Heater Core - ? '72 and no a/c, but I got mine from Wes at Classic Heartbeat here on the forum. Good product, delivery and fitment. About a 1.5 yrs ago....no problems. I looked around a lot. He was not the cheapest, but his was the best price I found for as near to OEM as I found. Nor was he the most expensive. Hope that helps. I'm sure someone here has replaced your exact specs. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, HEI, mostly stock, Survivor.

11-20-2012, 09:05 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Heater Core - ? So many manufactures around. Made who knows where. Before you chance the install check it for leaks by capping one end off and blowing in the other. Some manufactures don't have good quality inspectors. Don't ask me how I learned that lesson. Out of three only one of the new ones didn't leak. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

11-20-2012, 09:13 PM	#5
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Heater Core - ? If I am not mistaken you might still be able to get them through the autoparts store. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

11-20-2012, 09:16 PM	#7
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,538	Re: Heater Core - ? Mine's a 70 no a/c, got it from NAPA 2 years ago. It is made in China but I have not had any problems with it. IIRC it was around $30-35 __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

11-20-2012, 10:30 PM	#8
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Heater Core - ? well I called my local NAPA and they had it.

11-20-2012, 11:57 PM	#9
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Heater Core - ? Advance Auto here for about $50 I think. Installed it and it's leaking. Not sure why, I used the original screws that came out of the old one. A bit of advice. Pressure check with a garden hose before you install the new heater core. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

11-21-2012, 08:43 AM	#11
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Heater Core - ? Call your local radiator shop. Ask the cost and turnaround time to rehab yours after you pull it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

11-21-2012, 09:02 AM	#12
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Heater Core - ? damn too install a hc and too have it leak after your done thats enough too make anybodys lips pucker up __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

11-21-2012, 08:30 PM	#13
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: Heater Core - ? Thanks for all the inputs. I'm going to place an order with classic parts since the price is not that much different from my local parts house plus I want to get a gasket set for the heater box. I will let you know how it goes. Thanks again for the inputs! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.



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