I wanna hide the ugly heater box - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevychase · 01-11-2008, 11:10 AM

Got my firewall stripped down pretty much and looking to clean it up a bit more by relocating the big old ugly heater box to maybe under the dash so I can smooth the heater holes.

I've seen this from jegs, but don't know what all is needed to make it work with the factory heater control panel for temp setting and fan speed. Anybody have any insight on this or done something similar? I'm open to ideas.

here's the jegs heater:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_761572_-1

Here's my firewall, almost completely stripped. I have since filled a bunch of holes on the firewall and will be routing a Painless wiring kit.

Dub J · 01-11-2008, 02:22 PM

I'm interested to see if anyone comments on this, because I would like to do the same thing to my truck.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-11-2008, 02:32 PM

I believe that Old Air sells a system that uses all of the factory controls that mounts under the dash. I know that they make a heater and A/C conversion kit that mounts under the dash where you can't see it. WES

willis0107 · 01-11-2008, 02:55 PM

you wanna clean up mine while you are at it ?

boogie67 · 01-11-2008, 03:06 PM

I closed off my firewall on my 67.I used a heater off of a forklift.They are small I put it where the glovebox goes and ran the hose out the side thru the vent.I plan to run the hose along the fender and then to the motor.I got a new computer for christmas so all my pics are on the old one.

72BLUZ · 01-11-2008, 06:01 PM

here is a vintage air system

jorgensensc · 01-11-2008, 08:11 PM

I'm currently having the same dilemma. I want to use an electric heater of some sort. I want to hide it under the dash and run the defrosters from it. I have been trying to come up wit hsomething, but I'm having a hard time.
Shawn

shopking72 · 01-12-2008, 11:03 AM

+1 for Vintage Air.

I have their heater system in my 72 for defrost and floor usage, I think it looks and works great!

72BLUZ · 01-14-2008, 05:29 PM

THE VINTAGE A/C HEATER SYSTEM WORKS GREAT. I CUT THE HOLES IN THE DASH FOR THE A/C VENTS. ALL ACC WORK. LOOKS VERY PROFESSIONAL. I THINK ITS THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!!

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Originally Posted by 72BLUZ

here is a vintage air system

corn · 01-14-2008, 05:49 PM

You are looking for AC too? Just heat right?

http://www.acdelete.com/pages/67-72_Truck.htm

huero · 01-14-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by boogie67

I closed off my firewall on my 67.I used a heater off of a forklift.They are small I put it where the glovebox goes and ran the hose out the side thru the vent.I plan to run the hose along the fender and then to the motor.I got a new computer for christmas so all my pics are on the old one.

Do you have any pics to share?

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

I'm currently having the same dilemma. I want to use an electric heater of some sort. I want to hide it under the dash and run the defrosters from it. I have been trying to come up wit hsomething, but I'm having a hard time.
Shawn

I also would like to do the same. I only want defrost + floor heating.

short69 · 01-14-2008, 08:48 PM

Dude, you live in Florida, do you really need a heater, just shave the firewall and call it good.

Actually I'm planning on doing the whole vintage air thing too as soon as I get an extra thousand bucks, but for now its gonna be nice and clean.

**special-K** · 01-15-2008, 01:31 AM

Defrosters are handy when it rains and the windows fog up.

Southedisto · 01-15-2008, 04:39 AM

You can get the summit mojave heater and mount it behind the glovebox. They run 140$ ish.

'68 C-20 · 01-15-2008, 04:47 AM

Summit MoJave Here.. 109.95 +ship! Might do that myself! Would make a lot more foot room on the floor. http://app.infopia.com/Shop/Control/...d/0/rid/126348

'68 C-20 · 01-15-2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by '68 C-20

Summit MoJave Here.. 109.95 +ship! Might do that myself! Would make a lot more foot room on the floor. http://app.infopia.com/Shop/Control/...d/0/rid/126348

Of course I will check to see if any board Vendors have something similiar first

jd4300fel · 01-15-2008, 10:05 AM

has anybody thought of using a small oil cooler. and custom building a cabinet to hide? I am kicking this idea around and the use of butterfly type fans.

chevychase · 01-15-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Southedisto

You can get the summit mojave heater and mount it behind the glovebox. They run 140$ ish.

I was looking at the Mojave unit, I was wondering if it uses the factory heater controls or not.

Thanks for all the other supplies guys!

01-11-2008, 11:10 AM	#1
chevychase Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 476	I wanna hide the ugly heater box Got my firewall stripped down pretty much and looking to clean it up a bit more by relocating the big old ugly heater box to maybe under the dash so I can smooth the heater holes. I've seen this from jegs, but don't know what all is needed to make it work with the factory heater control panel for temp setting and fan speed. Anybody have any insight on this or done something similar? I'm open to ideas. here's the jegs heater: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_761572_-1 Here's my firewall, almost completely stripped. I have since filled a bunch of holes on the firewall and will be routing a Painless wiring kit. Last edited by chevychase; 01-11-2008 at 11:15 AM.

01-11-2008, 02:22 PM	#2
Dub J Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 80	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box I'm interested to see if anyone comments on this, because I would like to do the same thing to my truck.

01-11-2008, 02:32 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box I believe that Old Air sells a system that uses all of the factory controls that mounts under the dash. I know that they make a heater and A/C conversion kit that mounts under the dash where you can't see it. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-11-2008, 02:55 PM	#4
willis0107 67lwb Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Centralia Mo Posts: 180	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box you wanna clean up mine while you are at it ?

01-11-2008, 03:06 PM	#5
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box I closed off my firewall on my 67.I used a heater off of a forklift.They are small I put it where the glovebox goes and ran the hose out the side thru the vent.I plan to run the hose along the fender and then to the motor.I got a new computer for christmas so all my pics are on the old one. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

01-11-2008, 06:01 PM	#6
72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box here is a vintage air system __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

01-11-2008, 08:11 PM	#7
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box I'm currently having the same dilemma. I want to use an electric heater of some sort. I want to hide it under the dash and run the defrosters from it. I have been trying to come up wit hsomething, but I'm having a hard time. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

01-12-2008, 11:03 AM	#8
shopking72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 774	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box +1 for Vintage Air. I have their heater system in my 72 for defrost and floor usage, I think it looks and works great! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB- 4.5 Front and 5 Rear Drop, 406/TH350 1966 Caprice 1968 Impala (Frame Off LSX Project) 2001 Tahoe LT 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2010 Kawasaki Z1000

01-14-2008, 05:49 PM	#10
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box You are looking for AC too? Just heat right? http://www.acdelete.com/pages/67-72_Truck.htm Last edited by corn; 01-14-2008 at 05:53 PM.

01-14-2008, 08:48 PM	#12
short69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: las vegas Posts: 88	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box Dude, you live in Florida, do you really need a heater, just shave the firewall and call it good. Actually I'm planning on doing the whole vintage air thing too as soon as I get an extra thousand bucks, but for now its gonna be nice and clean. Attached Images __________________ 69 shorty w/ 67 front clip

01-15-2008, 01:31 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box Defrosters are handy when it rains and the windows fog up. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-15-2008, 04:39 AM	#14
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box You can get the summit mojave heater and mount it behind the glovebox. They run 140$ ish. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

01-15-2008, 04:47 AM	#15
'68 C-20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 248	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box Summit MoJave Here.. 109.95 +ship! Might do that myself! Would make a lot more foot room on the floor. http://app.infopia.com/Shop/Control/...d/0/rid/126348 __________________ DIY body and paint work is cheap, making it look good... priceless -------------------------------------------- My Toys; ’26 Ford Model T ‘72 Triumph Spitfire 1500 '09 "The Briggs Flyer" Gettin' High.

01-15-2008, 10:05 AM	#17
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	Re: I wanna hide the ugly heater box has anybody thought of using a small oil cooler. and custom building a cabinet to hide? I am kicking this idea around and the use of butterfly type fans. __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W



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