05-03-2012, 09:06 PM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 500
|
Heater core retainers
I have (like all of you) had to repalce the heater core, when got it all out the screws that hold the "heater core retainer" where rusted solid and most of the end eaten away. Does any one sell these? I have looked in LMC, ClassicParts and Eckler's. Or do i make my own??
|
05-03-2012, 09:46 PM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: strausstown pa
Posts: 3,394
|
Re: Heater core retainers
I didnt think there was rusty screws in arizona
__________________
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. |
05-03-2012, 09:55 PM | #3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: San Diego Co.
Posts: 1,172
|
Re: Heater core retainers
If you are looking for exactly the same screws, they might be a little tough to find. I think Brothers has a pretty extensive original hardware selection. I'm sure there are others too (Classic Parts, Gmc Pauls, etc..)
If you just want something that will work, start with basic hardware choices, and if that doesn't work, try an industrial hardware supplier. |
05-03-2012, 10:24 PM | #4 |
The Older Generation
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,586
|
Re: Heater core retainers
-
Do you need just the screws or do you need the brackets too? LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
05-03-2012, 11:17 PM | #5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: McAlester Olahoma
Posts: 114
|
Re: Heater core retainers
being the redneck that I am.For the time being mine is being held in place with a peace of copper wire that was left over when I wired the shop.But I would like to fix it the right way.Just what part are out there to do it.Most of mine was glued with fiberglass.Works but looks like crap.
|
05-03-2012, 11:41 PM | #6 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
Posts: 21,372
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Quote:
Good Luck
__________________
A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
|
05-04-2012, 12:32 AM | #7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 500
|
Re: Heater core retainers
|
05-04-2012, 12:35 AM | #8 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 500
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Quote:
I am kinda a hick and bailing wire, duck and we are good! Thanks |
|
05-04-2012, 07:34 AM | #9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Mustang, Oklahoma
Posts: 2,806
|
Re: Heater core retainers
I have a heater box assembly in the attic I was going to scrap, I can check if its screw and hardware are any good. I would be willing to sell them for $free. Theres a lot of us shaved firewall people with them laying around. Later
__________________
Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car |
05-04-2012, 08:31 AM | #10 |
The Older Generation
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,586
|
Re: Heater core retainers
If 67c10rustbuket doesn't come up with some PM me your address and I will send you a pair of them.... LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
05-04-2012, 09:00 AM | #11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 500
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Thanks! I have to say that this is a he_l of a site. Folks actualy try to help each other and we aint even met. Let me know
|
05-04-2012, 03:30 PM | #12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 500
|
Re: Heater core retainers
WoW "What was I thinking or was I" you gutys tell me. I need the heater core brackets for my "Replacement Truck" (first pic) But site some 30 ft from it is the truck taht was wrecked "A Good Truck". Kinda have it do that Homer Simpson Thing "dope"
Thanks for your support anyway. |
05-04-2012, 10:53 PM | #13 |
Burnouts are therapeutic
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: lancaster, south carolina
Posts: 852
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Happens to the best of us , I spent an hour today looking for a wrench I had in my hand.
__________________
1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein |
05-04-2012, 11:47 PM | #14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Mustang, Oklahoma
Posts: 2,806
|
Re: Heater core retainers
? I don't get your last post. Well After removing them (attempting) I have one retainer with screws, one end is slightly bent. The screws have a 5/16 head that is slotted. One had a phillips screw. The one with the phillips screw broke. Here is a pic, let me know if you want it. Later
__________________
Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car |
05-04-2012, 11:49 PM | #15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Mustang, Oklahoma
Posts: 2,806
|
Re: Heater core retainers
I constantly complain while looking for my pen at work. It is always stuck in my hat....Duh
__________________
Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car |
05-05-2012, 12:09 AM | #16 | |
The Older Generation
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,586
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Quote:
I think he is going to try and use the ones from the "other" truck. LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
|
05-05-2012, 12:17 AM | #17 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 500
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Quote:
Thanks again for the support. |
|
05-05-2012, 05:58 PM | #18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Mustang, Oklahoma
Posts: 2,806
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Oh okay, I'll put it in the "parts somebody might need someday box". I also removed all the screws and the blower motor. Tested the motor, works fine(original delco rochester). anything else you might save lockdoc?? also have the metal inner heater box in the attic if there is anything worth saving there or whole. I am trashing the outer box because the fiberglass is cracked and broken, other wise I would have saved it too.
__________________
Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car |
05-05-2012, 11:32 PM | #19 | |
The Older Generation
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,586
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Quote:
If the short ground wire is there I would save it. Other than that looks like you have it pretty well covered. LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
|
05-12-2012, 08:29 AM | #20 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 500
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Quote:
|
|
05-12-2012, 10:05 AM | #21 |
The Older Generation
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,586
|
Re: Heater core retainers
It looks good. I hope there is room inside the box for it. If I remember right it is pretty tight in there... I thought you were going to use the ones out of the other truck???
LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
01-09-2020, 12:38 PM | #22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: sacramento, California
Posts: 28
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Hey, old post im sure... But ive got a 69 chevy c10. New heater core... No brackets in it just some old bailing wire... Meh it works but don't look too good. Also is there a tool set that will let me take the box off with out removing the hood bracket?
Last edited by LockDoc; 01-10-2020 at 11:53 AM. |
01-10-2020, 11:58 AM | #23 | |
The Older Generation
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,586
|
Re: Heater core retainers
Quote:
I had to edit your post and remove the WTB sentence. You have to be a premium member to post a want to buy. If you click on the word "Subscribe" in the menu bar at the top of this page it will explain the different membership options. Once you are a member you can post a WTB in the parts for sale forum. Thanks, LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
|
01-10-2020, 06:59 PM | #24 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ USA
Posts: 7,345
|
Re: Heater core retainers
This one should also go in the ''DOH!'' File: after losing the proper screw, when replacing a fresh copper/brass heater core, I used 1'' black drywall screws. Yes, they engaged the mounting holes in the OEM wire support brackets, but the point of one of the screws pierced the wall of the core, and I had to change it out again.
The next time, I got fancy and used extra-long machine screws coming from the inside -- so the stud ends protruded from the heater box, and secured them with nuts on the outside... The other heater core should be a simple brazing fix.
__________________
Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|