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*Randy70C-10* · 09-22-2003, 06:57 PM

Looks like you didn't leave out any pics.

lol

jewels. · 09-22-2003, 06:58 PM

and the upper radiator hose was even replaced too!

thats all!

ciao! jewels!

p.s. it was a blast!

**COBALT** · 09-22-2003, 07:01 PM

2bbl Rochester 2gv right?

Those carburetors are fun to rebuild, but nothing compared to 4bbl secondaries. Thought about converting?

jewels. · 09-22-2003, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy70C-10
Looks like you didn't leave out any pics. lol

you are right randy! i sure didnt! in fact, there are even more... you can check out the page on my website all about it....

Replacing My Heater Core - September 2003

hope you enjoy!

jewels.

jewels. · 09-22-2003, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by COBALT
2bbl Rochester 2gv right?

Those carburetors are fun to rebuild, but nothing compared to 4bbl secondaries. Thought about converting?

yeah - actually, at this very moment, there is a 4 bbl intake in the back of the bed, waiting to be cleaned up and installed.... but i still havent made the jump to purchase a 4 bbl carb (yet) --- we will see....

jewels.

pissonNOS · 09-22-2003, 07:03 PM

i dint hae to remove anyof that when i did my heater core are canadian trucks different?

**COBALT** · 09-22-2003, 07:06 PM

Well like I said you can get the heater box in/out without removing the hood, but it's a serious pain.

Also, if you're ok leaving out a couple of nuts you can skip removing the fender. The way she did it is the right way though.

jewels. · 09-22-2003, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pissonNOS
i dint hae to remove anyof that when i did my heater core are canadian trucks different?

well, if you are lucky, that bolt on the lower corner of the housing (between the inner fender and the firewall) is not there --- and if that is the case, then you dont have to drop the inner fender... it might have been removed by a previous owner or even left out by the factory... but if it wasnt there, you were lucky!

the only reason i removed the hood was for convenience --- its easy to remove and replace.

and the only reason i dropped the inner fender was to get at one single housing bolt way down in there... even my little female hands couldnt get on that bolt without dropping the fender....

i hope i answered your question!

jewels.

*racedvl* · 09-22-2003, 07:07 PM

Hey!!! I have the same shirt! Looks like you had fun.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 09-22-2003, 07:16 PM

Question: What are you going to use to seal the hoses to the box?

*Randy70C-10* · 09-22-2003, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jewels.
there are even more... you can check out the page on my website all about it....

Looks like you wore out the camera.

Great pics nonetheless, you're an inspiration to the hobby.

:p ........and I really do like that truck!!

jewels. · 09-22-2003, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 67Fleetsidedream
Question: What are you going to use to seal the hoses to the box?

you dont need to really seal them --- just use standard hose clamps....

jewels.

*rage'nrat638* · 09-22-2003, 07:39 PM

WOW---JEWELS U DA MAN...I MEAN WOOOMAN.....
THATS SO KOOL TO SEE A WOMAN THAT CAN KICK SOME GUYS BUTTS....twisting a wrench

cableguy0 · 09-22-2003, 07:48 PM

u dont have to take off the hood or the inner fender of drill any holes or any of that the job can be done in 45 minutes without taking anything off but the heater box

SWINGSAX68 · 09-22-2003, 07:50 PM

Thanks jewels....as soon as I get cash and stuff I'm gonna do the same thing....that was very helpful.
-Roger

jewels. · 09-22-2003, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SWINGSAX68
Thanks jewels....as soon as I get cash and stuff I'm gonna do the same thing....that was very helpful.
-Roger

no problem roger! let me know if you need any help or advice when you come down too it! i'll be glad to help!
oh - BTW, the new hoses and heater core only cost about $40 for all of it! cheap!

jewels.

Spanky_Pete · 09-22-2003, 08:01 PM

We just did my Dad's 71 two weeks ago. Didn't touch the hood, just dropped out the inner fender. The whole box was out in less than ten minutes.

Of course, then we found out the new heater core was too big.

GMCjunkie · 09-22-2003, 08:09 PM

I changed out the core in the burb about 2 years ago, didnt remove the hood or fender, the "little bolt" on the bottom was there when I took it off, .... aint there now.....

*67Fleetsidedream* · 09-22-2003, 08:13 PM

Why didn't you go ahead and replace the foam gaskets while you had it off? Just wondering...... I did mine about a year ago, I have to say that a A/C truck is a tad bit more difficult and time consuming. I replaced all the foam gaskets while I had mine apart. The only problem that I had was with the metal plate that is riveted to the fiberglass was rusted away around where the blower motor screws to the box. I tried to repair it with fiberglass.... It leaks today.

lukecp · 09-22-2003, 08:16 PM

When i did mine, i had to yank the hood to put in a new blower motor w/o removing the heater box.

When i later did the heater core, i didnt have to remove the hood to get to the box, but i did have to drop the inner fender a little bit.....

jewels. · 09-22-2003, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 67Fleetsidedream
Why didn't you go ahead and replace the foam gaskets while you had it off? Just wondering...... I did mine about a year ago, I have to say that a A/C truck is a tad bit more difficult and time consuming. I replaced all the foam gaskets while I had mine apart. The only problem that I had was with the metal plate that is riveted to the fiberglass was rusted away around where the blower motor screws to the box. I tried to repair it with fiberglass.... It leaks today.

to be honest, i'm not that picky about the efficiency of the heater.... perhaps i could have, but i generally dont drive my truck in the cold winter months, so it didnt much matter to me..... and since i dont have A/C, i really dont mind if the cabin is that sealed... what i was after was just to try and fix the problem myself... i suppose i could have ordered the gasket for the housing, but i didnt know about it... and i was tryin to do it cheap too... it worked...

i cant even begin to imagine what A/C would have been like.... for me, the process was very easy... much easier than i thought it would be... lots of fun too... i took my time, and enjoyed the whole process...

jewels.

1968GMC · 09-22-2003, 09:02 PM

jewels, I think you are a cool chick.

Glen · 09-22-2003, 09:23 PM

Can you tell me the part number and brand name of the heater core please?

My napa store tells me they cant get one. Not that I need a heater in Arizona,

gr8scott51 · 09-22-2003, 09:23 PM

I did the same thing just the weekend before last. Glad to see you took the time to do it the correct way (per the repair manual). The previous owner of my truck took some short cuts, so while I had it apart I repaired the damage to heater box and replaced the seals. I got my heater core from WES, it was the correct size - only $30.00. I also cleaned about 30 years of dirt out of the box LOL. It now has all the correct bits and pieces, works great and is sealed tight. I hope the next owner appreciates it.

you go girl - scott

**COBALT** · 09-22-2003, 09:27 PM

The non-ac heater cores are a dime a dozen. I usually get mine from NAPA.

You can get a pretty good weather stripping kit that will seal up the heater box from LMC for not too much money. I was impressed with it.

09-22-2003, 06:58 PM	#27
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	and the upper radiator hose was even replaced too! thats all! ciao! jewels! p.s. it was a blast! Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

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COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	2bbl Rochester 2gv right? Those carburetors are fun to rebuild, but nothing compared to 4bbl secondaries. Thought about converting? __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

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pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	i dint hae to remove anyof that when i did my heater core are canadian trucks different? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

09-22-2003, 07:06 PM	#32
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Well like I said you can get the heater box in/out without removing the hood, but it's a serious pain. Also, if you're ok leaving out a couple of nuts you can skip removing the fender. The way she did it is the right way though. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

09-22-2003, 07:48 PM	#39
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	u dont have to take off the hood or the inner fender of drill any holes or any of that the job can be done in 45 minutes without taking anything off but the heater box __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

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Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Looks like you didn't leave out any pics. lol

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09-22-2003, 08:01 PM	#42
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	We just did my Dad's 71 two weeks ago. Didn't touch the hood, just dropped out the inner fender. The whole box was out in less than ten minutes. Of course, then we found out the new heater core was too big.

09-22-2003, 08:09 PM	#43
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	I changed out the core in the burb about 2 years ago, didnt remove the hood or fender, the "little bolt" on the bottom was there when I took it off, .... aint there now..... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4

09-22-2003, 08:13 PM	#44
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Why didn't you go ahead and replace the foam gaskets while you had it off? Just wondering...... I did mine about a year ago, I have to say that a A/C truck is a tad bit more difficult and time consuming. I replaced all the foam gaskets while I had mine apart. The only problem that I had was with the metal plate that is riveted to the fiberglass was rusted away around where the blower motor screws to the box. I tried to repair it with fiberglass.... It leaks today.

09-22-2003, 08:16 PM	#45
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	When i did mine, i had to yank the hood to put in a new blower motor w/o removing the heater box. When i later did the heater core, i didnt have to remove the hood to get to the box, but i did have to drop the inner fender a little bit..... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

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09-22-2003, 09:23 PM	#48
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	Can you tell me the part number and brand name of the heater core please? My napa store tells me they cant get one. Not that I need a heater in Arizona,

09-22-2003, 09:23 PM	#49
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Good job Jewels I did the same thing just the weekend before last. Glad to see you took the time to do it the correct way (per the repair manual). The previous owner of my truck took some short cuts, so while I had it apart I repaired the damage to heater box and replaced the seals. I got my heater core from WES, it was the correct size - only $30.00. I also cleaned about 30 years of dirt out of the box LOL. It now has all the correct bits and pieces, works great and is sealed tight. I hope the next owner appreciates it. you go girl - scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

09-22-2003, 09:27 PM	#50
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	The non-ac heater cores are a dime a dozen. I usually get mine from NAPA. You can get a pretty good weather stripping kit that will seal up the heater box from LMC for not too much money. I was impressed with it. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

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