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Old 09-30-2013, 01:58 PM   #1
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Heater box removal tips

So the PO installed my heater core upside down. (3/4" line on the bottom) I need to look in there anyway to see what else needs attention so I am going to remove the heater box. I need to know if the box can be removed without disconnecting the hood hinge. I know the inner fender needs to come down. I will be working by myself and I see potential for disaster if I take one side of the hood loose. Any tips to keep me from messing something up? Thanks!
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Old 09-30-2013, 02:07 PM   #2
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Re: Heater box removal tips

when i removed mine i just removed the two rearmost bolts on the hood hinge i believe, and loosened the front bolt. i did not remove the inner fender and with a little manuvering i got it out
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Old 09-30-2013, 04:14 PM   #3
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Re: Heater box removal tips

I just did mine. I chose to leave the front bolts in the the good hinges and lowered the hood down on a broomstick resting on the floor. It was a pain to get the lower outer bolt/screw, but its done.
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Old 09-30-2013, 08:11 PM   #4
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Re: Heater box removal tips

Make sure you put a towel under the corner of your hood so it will not scratch the paint
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Old 09-30-2013, 09:37 PM   #5
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Re: Heater box removal tips

I took the hood and inner fenders off.

Once I got inside mine I found the inside metal on my heater box was badly rusted so I found one here (see link) in case you need to do the same. Non AC only though.

http://woodallindustries.com/product.php?skcid=1001819
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Old 10-01-2013, 12:09 AM   #6
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when i removed mine i just removed the two rearmost bolts on the hood hinge i believe, and loosened the front bolt. i did not remove the inner fender and with a little manuvering i got it out
Thanks for the good tips guys.

Aedcustoms, did you have any hood alignment issues afterwards ?
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Old 10-01-2013, 12:25 AM   #7
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Re: Heater box removal tips

out at the farm they cut the my heater box in too then used fiberglass resin to seal the 2 halves back together.
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Old 10-01-2013, 10:14 AM   #8
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out at the farm they cut the my heater box in too then used fiberglass resin to seal the 2 halves back together.
Thanks, but I don't believe I will be going that route.
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Old 10-01-2013, 09:58 PM   #9
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Re: Heater box removal tips

This is how I rebuilt mine:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5924953
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