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chewed 71'er · 09-17-2002, 10:27 PM

Searching for a heater core for my 71 with factory air. Does anyone manufacture a reproduction with the original 2-1/2 inch thick core? The replacements I've found so far are only 2 inch, is there a reason why? Mornings are starting to get real cool. (but not as cool as Canada!)

*Zkast* · 09-17-2002, 10:35 PM

hehe yea it was a bit chilly the other morning, which reminded me about the crappy duct work I have in mine

I've installed a few of the repo heater cores and they dont seem to hinder the performance at all. The thing will still cook you out of the cab if left on.

Jeff M. · 09-17-2002, 11:25 PM

Just for the heck of it I asked at a local AutoZone for my '69 with factory air. They had one in stock. It was only $37.99. I latched on to that dude right away as I was planning on ordering one from one of the board vendors.

bobs409 · 09-18-2002, 08:37 AM

You could have your old one re-cored. Im too cheap to worry about things like that.

I tossed in a $20 dollar unit from Autozone a few years ago.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-18-2002, 10:27 AM

I have one from a 72. If its the same you can have it for shipping cost. I'll post a pic when I get home tonight so you can have a look at it and let me know if it will work.

Steve

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 09-18-2002, 10:33 AM

I found the pic, will this one work

09-17-2002, 10:27 PM	#1
chewed 71'er Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: KC, NW Missouri Posts: 144	Heater core hunt...for a reproduction!! Searching for a heater core for my 71 with factory air. Does anyone manufacture a reproduction with the original 2-1/2 inch thick core? The replacements I've found so far are only 2 inch, is there a reason why? Mornings are starting to get real cool. (but not as cool as Canada!)

09-17-2002, 11:25 PM	#3
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 486	Just for the heck of it I asked at a local AutoZone for my '69 with factory air. They had one in stock. It was only $37.99. I latched on to that dude right away as I was planning on ordering one from one of the board vendors. __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi.

09-18-2002, 08:37 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	You could have your old one re-cored. Im too cheap to worry about things like that. I tossed in a $20 dollar unit from Autozone a few years ago. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

09-18-2002, 10:27 AM	#5
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	I have one from a 72. If its the same you can have it for shipping cost. I'll post a pic when I get home tonight so you can have a look at it and let me know if it will work. Steve __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

09-18-2002, 10:33 AM	#6
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,185	I found the pic, will this one work __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

09-17-2002, 10:35 PM	#2
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	hehe yea it was a bit chilly the other morning, which reminded me about the crappy duct work I have in mine I've installed a few of the repo heater cores and they dont seem to hinder the performance at all. The thing will still cook you out of the cab if left on.



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