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SWINGSAX68 · 01-18-2004, 06:00 AM

Is there any other heater cores that will fit other than the original core from a non A/C truck??

Has anyone here used a heater core from another vehicle??? Or rigged one up to work???
Anyone know what the ceapest heater core is to buy from an auto parts store???
Just curious....

**old Rusty C10** · 01-18-2004, 11:57 AM

im sure you could rig almost any core of similar shape and size in there but it wont fit properly in the box or the hose inlets will be the wrong size or something. if you have to just bypass the heater box for a while til ya can get the proper one or ask someone for a good used one cheaper though last time i needed a heater core they were like $60

jhwkns · 01-18-2004, 01:59 PM

I bought mine atAuto Zone it was 40 bucks.

**BIG ORANGE** · 01-18-2004, 02:58 PM

Most of the aftermarket or either the new style heater cores are junk in my opintion,you would be better getting a used Harrison heater core and taking it to a radiator shop and letting them go through it,there made out of better material!

gr8scott51 · 01-18-2004, 03:46 PM

I bought mine from WES. It was reasonable priced and the correct size and shape - no mods required. I think you'd be happier with the results if you put in the right one.

scott

lukecp · 01-18-2004, 03:51 PM

I bought one brand new from O'Reilly's for $20

Pont · 01-18-2004, 03:57 PM

I just replaced mine over the weekend. I bought a new non A/C heater core at a local auto parts store for $32. The height and width along with inlet and outlet tubes were an exact match. The thickness on the new core was about 1/4" less than the old one but it did not affect the mounting in anyway.

Blue Beard · 01-18-2004, 05:17 PM

Last non A/C heater core cost me $25.....

cableguy0 · 01-18-2004, 06:41 PM

the heater core for my non ac 72 cost me like 30 bucks or so wasnt expensive at all to just get the right one in the first place

01-18-2004, 06:00 AM	#1
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01-18-2004, 11:57 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	im sure you could rig almost any core of similar shape and size in there but it wont fit properly in the box or the hose inlets will be the wrong size or something. if you have to just bypass the heater box for a while til ya can get the proper one or ask someone for a good used one cheaper though last time i needed a heater core they were like $60 __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-18-2004, 01:59 PM	#3
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	I bought mine atAuto Zone it was 40 bucks. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

01-18-2004, 02:58 PM	#4
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Most of the aftermarket or either the new style heater cores are junk in my opintion,you would be better getting a used Harrison heater core and taking it to a radiator shop and letting them go through it,there made out of better material! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

01-18-2004, 03:46 PM	#5
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I bought mine from WES. It was reasonable priced and the correct size and shape - no mods required. I think you'd be happier with the results if you put in the right one. scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

01-18-2004, 03:51 PM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I bought one brand new from O'Reilly's for $20 __________________ '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

01-18-2004, 03:57 PM	#7
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I just replaced mine over the weekend. I bought a new non A/C heater core at a local auto parts store for $32. The height and width along with inlet and outlet tubes were an exact match. The thickness on the new core was about 1/4" less than the old one but it did not affect the mounting in anyway. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-18-2004, 05:17 PM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Last non A/C heater core cost me $25..... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-18-2004, 06:41 PM	#9
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	the heater core for my non ac 72 cost me like 30 bucks or so wasnt expensive at all to just get the right one in the first place __________________ 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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