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PTown02Xtreme · 12-11-2003, 02:29 PM

is there any way to shave the heatercore/ heating stuff from the firewall and keep a heating unit in the truck. like an aftermarket unit thats not so big? probably a stupid question but i like the look of a shaved firewall but would like to keep a heater....

**1971Stepside** · 12-11-2003, 02:32 PM

Most of the aftermarket units such as Vintage Air offer these. I shaved all the holes on my firewall and plan to use Vintage Air that all fits under my dash.

Ackattack · 12-11-2003, 02:32 PM

I think you'll have to go with an aftermarket unit to do it.

PTown02Xtreme · 12-11-2003, 02:34 PM

see i dont want air conditioning... i'm sure i will have to go aftermarket, but where did i find it? and has anyone ever done it.

Ackattack · 12-11-2003, 02:37 PM

might call vintage air or old air and see if they make a set up like you're looking for.

PTown02Xtreme · 12-11-2003, 02:39 PM

thanks for help bro.

72MARIO · 12-11-2003, 06:21 PM

Here is a Link

Some more info here.

Primered_69 · 12-11-2003, 06:26 PM

also you might want to grab a Street Rodder mag there all sorts of small heater in these type mags

12-11-2003, 02:29 PM	#1
PTown02Xtreme Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 36	question on shaving firewall... is there any way to shave the heatercore/ heating stuff from the firewall and keep a heating unit in the truck. like an aftermarket unit thats not so big? probably a stupid question but i like the look of a shaved firewall but would like to keep a heater....

12-11-2003, 02:32 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Most of the aftermarket units such as Vintage Air offer these. I shaved all the holes on my firewall and plan to use Vintage Air that all fits under my dash. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-11-2003, 02:32 PM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	I think you'll have to go with an aftermarket unit to do it. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-11-2003, 02:37 PM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	might call vintage air or old air and see if they make a set up like you're looking for. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

12-11-2003, 06:21 PM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Here is a Link Some more info here. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-11-2003, 02:34 PM	#4
PTown02Xtreme Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 36	see i dont want air conditioning... i'm sure i will have to go aftermarket, but where did i find it? and has anyone ever done it.

12-11-2003, 02:39 PM	#6
PTown02Xtreme Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 36	thanks for help bro.

12-11-2003, 06:26 PM	#8
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	also you might want to grab a Street Rodder mag there all sorts of small heater in these type mags __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)



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