Heater removal + delete plate plans? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shifty · 01-15-2006, 07:30 PM

Anyone got like ... a computer template for the heater delete plate on a non-A/C truck (68)?

Just curious ... I'd like to save time if possible. Also, if anyone has any tips regarding removal of the unit under the dash, I'm all ears. I see all the bolt holes on the firewall, but the bolts appear to be studs

I'm sure it might be easy, just looking for any tips from someone who's done it before I start.

68haywagon · 01-15-2006, 07:51 PM

I have seen some weld in delete plates going on ebay recently.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...spagenameZWDVW

These look nice for the price.

Mike

BigMike · 01-15-2006, 07:52 PM

Shifty,

Check this out, I think it is what you are looking for, on ebay.

4605056256

I see them all the time here

Mike

BigMike · 01-15-2006, 07:52 PM

68haywagon,

I was typing as you posted...Too funny.

Mike

PanelDeland · 01-15-2006, 07:55 PM

Use the heater box from under the hood for a template.Then just bolt it up like the original.Unless you are going for a smoothed firewall.

68haywagon · 01-15-2006, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big.mike

68haywagon,

I was typing as you poted...Too funny.

Mike

4tiresngas · 01-15-2006, 08:14 PM

I was going to buy the covers off ebay, but the body shop that has my cab simply cut the section out, laid it on a piece of sheetmetal, traced it, cut, and welded it. Looks good to me.

shifty · 01-15-2006, 08:51 PM

I am going for a smoothed firewall on that side and I do not have a welder. I've removed the blower and core, don't plan on re-adding it. I am going aftermarket when I have the cash.

I was looking for a simple bolt-on solution for the time being.

4tiresngas · 01-15-2006, 09:01 PM

In that case, I'd use the heater housing as a template...I think someone mentioned that. Just get a body shop or metal shop to cut you a piece. Drill the holes for the housing to bolt up and use some sheetmetal screws to attach...paint as desired.

shifty · 01-15-2006, 09:13 PM

I can use a jigsaw to cut it. I'll try your suggestion.

wibilly · 01-15-2006, 09:18 PM

low buck --- roof flashing and pop rivets

BigMike · 01-15-2006, 10:09 PM

Shifty,

Too bad you were not closer, I'd weld them up for ya

Mike

shifty · 01-15-2006, 10:17 PM

Ihave some black plexi downstairs. Might just use that temporarily.

As for welding, I'm shopping for one right now, just haven't bought it yet

Deuce · 01-15-2006, 11:24 PM

Heres my $100 semi smooth fire wall. Need a heater of some sort up here in the great white north though.

shifty · 01-15-2006, 11:34 PM

Hey Deuce, what are you using for a heater core and blower? Did you weld a plate over where the blower motor used to be?

Deuce · 01-15-2006, 11:59 PM

Using a heater I bought a a local farm supply store. I little black box,if you will. Has a blower motor built into the box.
I drilled holes in the plate the counter sunk the holes and used pan head(?) screws and seam sealer. No welding incase I change my mind.

Deuce · 01-16-2006, 12:01 AM

Heres a pic from the inside of the truck with the heater and speaker installed. And I still have a un-modded glovebox.

muddpile · 01-16-2006, 12:35 AM

That black box looks like what we have in the forklift at work. If its a similar setup, it will put out SERIOUS heat. It's real nice when lumber trucks arrive in -30.

Deuce · 01-16-2006, 01:09 AM

It probally is the same thing and it does put out alot of heat for the size. As much as the stocker I would say.

eric67m · 03-01-2009, 01:58 PM

Bringing an old thread up from the past....

Does anyone have a picture or information on the "little black box heater" like Deuce had. I would assume that this might be 12V instead of heated by the engine coolant? I am looking for heater core alternatives because the originals seem to go out too often for how hard they are to get to.

Im going to send a pm to Deuce (not sure if he is still around).

Thanks
Eric

kristoferlarson · 03-01-2009, 02:25 PM

http://infantirides.com/products.htm looks like some nice filler patches

Senator350 · 03-01-2009, 03:55 PM

riveted, galvanized steel, sealed with a bit of black RTV.
flex-a-lite mojave under the glove, switched with the stock choke knob in stock location.

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01-15-2006, 07:30 PM	#1
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Heater removal + delete plate plans? Anyone got like ... a computer template for the heater delete plate on a non-A/C truck (68)? Just curious ... I'd like to save time if possible. Also, if anyone has any tips regarding removal of the unit under the dash, I'm all ears. I see all the bolt holes on the firewall, but the bolts appear to be studs I'm sure it might be easy, just looking for any tips from someone who's done it before I start. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-15-2006, 07:51 PM	#2
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? I have seen some weld in delete plates going on ebay recently. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...spagenameZWDVW These look nice for the price. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-15-2006, 07:52 PM	#3
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? Shifty, Check this out, I think it is what you are looking for, on ebay. 4605056256 I see them all the time here Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

01-15-2006, 07:52 PM	#4
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? 68haywagon, I was typing as you posted...Too funny. Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies Last edited by BigMike; 01-15-2006 at 08:00 PM.

01-15-2006, 07:55 PM	#5
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01-15-2006, 08:14 PM	#7
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? I was going to buy the covers off ebay, but the body shop that has my cab simply cut the section out, laid it on a piece of sheetmetal, traced it, cut, and welded it. Looks good to me. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

01-15-2006, 08:51 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? I am going for a smoothed firewall on that side and I do not have a welder. I've removed the blower and core, don't plan on re-adding it. I am going aftermarket when I have the cash. I was looking for a simple bolt-on solution for the time being. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 01-15-2006 at 08:52 PM.

01-15-2006, 09:01 PM	#9
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? In that case, I'd use the heater housing as a template...I think someone mentioned that. Just get a body shop or metal shop to cut you a piece. Drill the holes for the housing to bolt up and use some sheetmetal screws to attach...paint as desired. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

01-15-2006, 09:13 PM	#10
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? I can use a jigsaw to cut it. I'll try your suggestion. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-15-2006, 09:18 PM	#11
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? low buck --- roof flashing and pop rivets __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-15-2006, 10:09 PM	#12
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? Shifty, Too bad you were not closer, I'd weld them up for ya Mike __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

01-15-2006, 10:17 PM	#13
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? Ihave some black plexi downstairs. Might just use that temporarily. As for welding, I'm shopping for one right now, just haven't bought it yet __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-15-2006, 11:24 PM	#14
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? Heres my $100 semi smooth fire wall. Need a heater of some sort up here in the great white north though. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!! Last edited by Deuce; 01-15-2006 at 11:24 PM.

01-15-2006, 11:34 PM	#15
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? Hey Deuce, what are you using for a heater core and blower? Did you weld a plate over where the blower motor used to be? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

01-15-2006, 11:59 PM	#16
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? Using a heater I bought a a local farm supply store. I little black box,if you will. Has a blower motor built into the box. I drilled holes in the plate the counter sunk the holes and used pan head(?) screws and seam sealer. No welding incase I change my mind. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!



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01-16-2006, 12:01 AM	#17
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? Heres a pic from the inside of the truck with the heater and speaker installed. And I still have a un-modded glovebox. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

01-16-2006, 12:35 AM	#18
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? That black box looks like what we have in the forklift at work. If its a similar setup, it will put out SERIOUS heat. It's real nice when lumber trucks arrive in -30. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-16-2006, 01:09 AM	#19
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? It probally is the same thing and it does put out alot of heat for the size. As much as the stocker I would say. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

03-01-2009, 01:58 PM	#20
eric67m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 298	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? Bringing an old thread up from the past.... Does anyone have a picture or information on the "little black box heater" like Deuce had. I would assume that this might be 12V instead of heated by the engine coolant? I am looking for heater core alternatives because the originals seem to go out too often for how hard they are to get to. Im going to send a pm to Deuce (not sure if he is still around). Thanks Eric __________________ 67 K10, lwb, fleetside, 327, 4spd, 205, cab and 3/4 frame swap, 14 bolt, big window, and a "rustoleum roll job" Last edited by eric67m; 03-01-2009 at 02:00 PM.

03-01-2009, 02:25 PM	#21
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Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: Heater removal + delete plate plans? riveted, galvanized steel, sealed with a bit of black RTV. flex-a-lite mojave under the glove, switched with the stock choke knob in stock location. __________________ RN U OVR

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