Block off heater core, Any thing to cover ends?

[dropanddrag71]

I want to block off my heater core and i plan on removing the inlet and outlet on the engine with nice plugs. Thing is i do not like the way the heater core looks with the 2 ends sticking out of the box. Any over the counter or custom things to do to make it look appealing? A few pics would be nice!.

[sanford&daughter]

I know dorman make large caps similar to vacuum caps that will fit and are avaliable at most auto parts stores i can get you a part number tomorrow when I go to work

[dropanddrag71]

I searched the Dorman website. they do make a 1/2 inch , no 5/8 or 3/4

[sanford&daughter]

Dorman help number is 02253 package of 1/2, 3/8, 5/8, 3/4

[Andy4639]

If your blocking it off just remove it and make some filler panels to cover it up. Put a good bead of sealer around it with some pop rivets. In my opinion it would look so much better. You could even put it back on if you ever decided to in the future and depending on where you put the rivets they would be covered up.

[dropanddrag71]

Originally Posted by Andy4639

If your blocking it off just remove it and make some filler panels to cover it up. Put a good bead of sealer around it with some pop rivets. In my opinion it would look so much better. You could even put it back on if you ever decided to in the future and depending on where you put the rivets they would be covered up.

I am under the impression you must remove the inner fender to remove the heater core box on non a/c trucks. That is way past my mechanical abilities!

[dropanddrag71]

Originally Posted by sanford&daughter

Dorman help number is 02253 package of 1/2, 3/8, 5/8, 3/4

Thank you! I will stop by my local parts store and see if this can be ordered

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by dropanddrag71

I am under the impression you must remove the inner fender to remove the heater core box on non a/c trucks. That is way past my mechanical abilities!

The inner fender can be loosened enough to let you get the bottom of the heater box off. U want have to take it all the way out. I have even done a AC box this way. take the fender bolts out of it and the back cab bolts out and let it hang. U should be able to reach in there and take it off. You will want to remove the tire though.