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lyrikz · 10-02-2007, 03:21 PM

71 chevy. Standard heater core in that big ugly box on the firewall. I am not running ac. Is there anyway to relocate my heater core to inside the cab without purchasing a vintage air kit??? Anyone relocated their heater core on these?

I really do not like the look of that big ugly box and am open for suggestions.

sneakysnake · 10-02-2007, 03:54 PM

You might look into the older trucks. Most had a compact heater that fit under the dash.

Frizzle Fry · 10-02-2007, 04:38 PM

Check out what duece did on his

cdowns · 10-02-2007, 06:04 PM

i've had a bunch of 30's and 40's cars and trucks that we built boxes under the seat with junkyard cores hooked up fans and had decent heat from the main problem with thatn was in the defrost deal

corn · 10-02-2007, 06:19 PM

tractor or combine heaters work pretty good for this...

lyrikz · 10-02-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

tractor or combine heaters work pretty good for this...

Is there reasons why i cant just mount the heater core INSIDE my cab behind the glove box or in place of it or something??? I havent torn it apart yet and when i do i think i will find my answers.....

corn · 10-02-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Is there reasons why i cant just mount the heater core INSIDE my cab behind the glove box or in place of it or something??? I havent torn it apart yet and when i do i think i will find my answers.....

Im not sure if you can or not. Its not impossible, just easier to find a $20 combine heater & be done with it. Give it a whirl, Id LOVE to see it done...

lyrikz · 10-02-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

Im not sure if you can or not. Its not impossible, just easier to find a $20 combine heater & be done with it. Give it a whirl, Id LOVE to see it done...

what is a combine heater???

71tahoe · 10-02-2007, 07:02 PM

combine = farm machinery.

combines multiple operations.

lyrikz · 10-02-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 71tahoe

combine = farm machinery.

combines multiple operations.

Let me rephrase.. Where can you pick up a combine heater. What does it look like? I did a search on google and it just laughed at me. ahaha

**Boog** · 10-02-2007, 07:25 PM

I must have missed it. I didn't see the heater on Duece's truck, only the engine side of the firewall. Hotrod heater?

corn · 10-02-2007, 07:36 PM

If you want to find an old machinery heater you are better off to find a machinery salvage yard. Heres another "could be"...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austi...QQcmdZViewItem

corn · 10-02-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

I must have missed it. I didn't see the heater on Duece's truck, only the engine side of the firewall. Hotrod heater?

Same for me...

herb101 · 10-02-2007, 07:50 PM

You could mount one of these off an old Willys.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/46-47...spagenameZWDVW

My Wagon has one similar for heat and a second, separate heater/fan unit for defrost - 4 total tubes.

Herb

lyrikz · 10-02-2007, 07:52 PM

On a 71 pickup. What is behind that box?? I thought it was just a heater core.. Two tubes coming in, two tubes going out. IS there more to it then that???

PanelDeland · 10-02-2007, 07:56 PM

Check out the J.C.Whitney catalog.IIRC they have one for buses,vans and such that is pretty compact.It's been a while since I looked.

ratrod67 · 10-02-2007, 07:57 PM

Get one of these. They also sell a defroster kit for it. They work pretty good. I've used them in 3 different vehicles I've built.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...10002_84112_-1

lyrikz · 10-02-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by herb101

You could mount one of these off an old Willys.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/46-47...spagenameZWDVW

My Wagon has one similar for heat and a second, separate heater/fan unit for defrost - 4 total tubes.

Herb

I guess i wasnt understanding how my heater core works... I figured it out now...

I wonder if vintage air sells just a heating setup for our trucks?? Back to searching

lyrikz · 10-02-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrod67

Get one of these. They also sell a defroster kit for it. They work pretty good. I've used them in 3 different vehicles I've built.

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...10002_84112_-1

Thats what i was looking for?? DO i hook my venting up to that and im good to go???

Thanks for the link.

ratrod67 · 10-02-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

Thats what i was looking for?? DO i hook my venting up to that and im good to go???

Thanks for the link.

Yes. You will have to buy new hose since your stock stuff wont reach. You should seriously consider the defrost you can get for it. It's like $50 and worth it.

lyrikz · 10-02-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ratrod67

Yes. You will have to buy new hose since your stock stuff wont reach. You should seriously consider the defrost you can get for it. It's like $50 and worth it.

I didnt see the defrost option....

lyrikz · 10-02-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Check out the J.C.Whitney catalog.IIRC they have one for buses,vans and such that is pretty compact.It's been a while since I looked.

THank you.

whats IIRC stand for. ahaha...

68gmsee · 10-02-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

I didnt see the defrost option....

I think he means to get the plenum asm. Click on the link below the actual picture that says.

For a complete list of Flex-a-lite Mojave Heater Assembly, click here.

ratrod67 · 10-02-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

I didnt see the defrost option....

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_761572_-1

lyrikz · 10-02-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

I think he means to get the plenum asm. Click on the link below the actual picture that says.

For a complete list of Flex-a-lite Mojave Heater Assembly, click here.

WOW, i dont see that ANYWHERE>. It just shows me one box.. Thats it... No other options... I can find it .... i think. ahah

IIRC means, if i remember correctly???

10-02-2007, 03:21 PM	#1
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,052	Heater relocation?? 71 chevy. Standard heater core in that big ugly box on the firewall. I am not running ac. Is there anyway to relocate my heater core to inside the cab without purchasing a vintage air kit??? Anyone relocated their heater core on these? I really do not like the look of that big ugly box and am open for suggestions.

10-02-2007, 03:54 PM	#2
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10-02-2007, 07:02 PM	#9
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Heater relocation?? combine = farm machinery. combines multiple operations.

10-02-2007, 07:25 PM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Heater relocation?? I must have missed it. I didn't see the heater on Duece's truck, only the engine side of the firewall. Hotrod heater? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-02-2007, 07:36 PM	#12
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Heater relocation?? If you want to find an old machinery heater you are better off to find a machinery salvage yard. Heres another "could be"... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Austi...QQcmdZViewItem

10-02-2007, 07:50 PM	#14
herb101 Used Register Join Date: May 2005 Location: Live Oak, TX Posts: 379	Re: Heater relocation?? You could mount one of these off an old Willys. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/46-47...spagenameZWDVW My Wagon has one similar for heat and a second, separate heater/fan unit for defrost - 4 total tubes. Herb

10-02-2007, 07:52 PM	#15
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,052	Re: Heater relocation?? On a 71 pickup. What is behind that box?? I thought it was just a heater core.. Two tubes coming in, two tubes going out. IS there more to it then that???

10-02-2007, 07:56 PM	#16
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10-02-2007, 07:57 PM	#17
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Re: Heater relocation?? Get one of these. They also sell a defroster kit for it. They work pretty good. I've used them in 3 different vehicles I've built. http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...10002_84112_-1



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