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Deuce · 07-19-2008, 01:23 AM

I'm sure this is what everyone was thinking from the title

No more non-functioning A/C.

Deuce · 07-19-2008, 01:25 AM

Heres a before pic...............

Fastfun · 07-19-2008, 01:46 AM

That looks clean. I am in the process of shaving my firewall

chrislehr · 07-19-2008, 09:28 AM

educate the ignorant.. does this mean you lose your heater??

Whats the pro/con of shaving? I like the clean look for sure.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-19-2008, 11:44 AM

He still has a heater just no a/c...

jay-dawg · 07-19-2008, 12:52 PM

very nice!

Deuce · 07-19-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by chrislehr

educate the ignorant.. does this mean you lose your heater??

Whats the pro/con of shaving? I like the clean look for sure.

I have what they call a "Hotrod" heater, which is basically a small heater mounted to the inside of the firewall complete with its own fan. I have mine plumbed to the defrost ducts.

I just really like the look of a clean engine compartment.

68 short step · 07-19-2008, 01:48 PM

you got a link to the hot rod heater??
does look clean, and IMO the only way to go

Arad68 · 07-19-2008, 02:28 PM

Here are several. I like a clean engine compartment as well.

If it wasn't so hot here I would have one as well. I have Vintage air and it makes for a clean engine compartment.

http://www.southernrods.com/categori...oduct-867.html

http://wheels-of-time.com/streetrodh...trolvalve.aspx

http://performanceparts.com/part.php?partID=795

kulturekat · 07-19-2008, 03:24 PM

how would you go about leaving the heater box in the engine bay but just do away with the ac box. ive gotten rod of the ac compressor but still have the ac in the bay but wanna ditch it but not sure which hoses to keep the heater hooked. anyone be able to shed some light on that?

Deuce · 07-19-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

you got a link to the hot rod heater??
does look clean, and IMO the only way to go

I bought mine at a heavy machine repair place. I'll post pics later.

Deuce · 07-19-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kulturekat

how would you go about leaving the heater box in the engine bay but just do away with the ac box. ive gotten rod of the ac compressor but still have the ac in the bay but wanna ditch it but not sure which hoses to keep the heater hooked. anyone be able to shed some light on that?

If I understand what your asking................you should be able to install a non-AC heaterbox on your truck.
You need the supply hose off the waterpump and the return hose to the intake.

Sinisterspeed · 07-19-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kulturekat

how would you go about leaving the heater box in the engine bay but just do away with the ac box. ive gotten rod of the ac compressor but still have the ac in the bay but wanna ditch it but not sure which hoses to keep the heater hooked. anyone be able to shed some light on that?

The firewall is actually different for the heater vs heater/ac box.
You would have to cover the opening and reopen the hole for the smaller heater box.
Or, weld in the part of the firewall that is for the heater only box.
Or, cover the area completely then drill two holes for the heater hose block that would mount to the firewall accepting the hoses from the engine.
Or, keep the stock heater/ac box and only use the heater ports. (just the two hoses that hook to your intake manifold and water pump. (usually look about 1/2-3/4 in hoses)

Sammy · 07-19-2008, 07:06 PM

Less work but it helps get around your huge A/C box is to get a delete panel like I did on my GMC.

07-19-2008, 01:23 AM	#1
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Shaved another one!!!!! I'm sure this is what everyone was thinking from the title No more non-functioning A/C. __________________ 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!!

07-19-2008, 01:25 AM	#2
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Shaved another one!!!!! Heres a before pic............... __________________ 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!!

07-19-2008, 01:46 AM	#3
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Shaved another one!!!!! That looks clean. I am in the process of shaving my firewall

07-19-2008, 09:28 AM	#4
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Shaved another one!!!!! educate the ignorant.. does this mean you lose your heater?? Whats the pro/con of shaving? I like the clean look for sure.

07-19-2008, 11:44 AM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Shaved another one!!!!! He still has a heater just no a/c... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-19-2008, 12:52 PM	#6
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: Shaved another one!!!!! very nice! __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

07-19-2008, 01:48 PM	#8
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Shaved another one!!!!! you got a link to the hot rod heater?? does look clean, and IMO the only way to go

07-19-2008, 02:28 PM	#9
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Shaved another one!!!!! Here are several. I like a clean engine compartment as well. If it wasn't so hot here I would have one as well. I have Vintage air and it makes for a clean engine compartment. http://www.southernrods.com/categori...oduct-867.html http://wheels-of-time.com/streetrodh...trolvalve.aspx http://performanceparts.com/part.php?partID=795 __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

07-19-2008, 03:24 PM	#10
kulturekat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stillwater, oklahoma Posts: 566	Re: Shaved another one!!!!! how would you go about leaving the heater box in the engine bay but just do away with the ac box. ive gotten rod of the ac compressor but still have the ac in the bay but wanna ditch it but not sure which hoses to keep the heater hooked. anyone be able to shed some light on that?

07-19-2008, 07:06 PM	#14
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Shaved another one!!!!! Less work but it helps get around your huge A/C box is to get a delete panel like I did on my GMC. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"



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