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duke68ss · 12-13-2003, 06:35 PM

I also was wondering if any of you know any company that manufacters a heater block off plate that fills the hole on the firewall when you take your heater out..or should i just fabricate one myself...

Martin64 · 12-13-2003, 07:23 PM

Sheet metal is pretty cheap. You could probably go to a heating/air conditioning place and tell 'em what you want and they'll cut for you.

Hutch · 12-13-2003, 07:41 PM

duke68ss
I saw a couple of post's quite a while back with pics about a heater delete plate that was offered by GM when a customer requested that the heater not be installed.
I would think that this would have only been available to customers that were ordering their vehicle.
I am not sure why and I wonder
What would be in place of the vents that are on the top of the dash?
What would go in place of the control panel on the dash?

A lot of people smooth their firewall's with fabricated metal and they do look nice.
Some even have shaved the channel near the cowl for an even smoother look.

Baradium · 12-13-2003, 09:16 PM

From past conversations, I've gathered that the complete original heater delete setup fetches some $$$, has plates that go everywhere to fill all the holes left.

Rod · 12-14-2003, 03:29 AM

pic of one I saved way back when.

1969 GMC · 12-14-2003, 04:27 AM

do you have any better pics, Rod? not like I am ever considering taking the heater out of my truck since I live in Ohio, but I'd be interested in seeing the panels for the firewall and heater control.

dmurphy68 · 12-14-2003, 05:03 AM

like this

dmurphy68 · 12-14-2003, 05:04 AM

#2 not finished with it yet it being cold out side and everything

12-13-2003, 06:35 PM	#1
duke68ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 104	Heater Block off plate?! I also was wondering if any of you know any company that manufacters a heater block off plate that fills the hole on the firewall when you take your heater out..or should i just fabricate one myself...

12-13-2003, 07:41 PM	#3
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	duke68ss I saw a couple of post's quite a while back with pics about a heater delete plate that was offered by GM when a customer requested that the heater not be installed. I would think that this would have only been available to customers that were ordering their vehicle. I am not sure why and I wonder What would be in place of the vents that are on the top of the dash? What would go in place of the control panel on the dash? A lot of people smooth their firewall's with fabricated metal and they do look nice. Some even have shaved the channel near the cowl for an even smoother look. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

12-14-2003, 03:29 AM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	pic of one I saved way back when. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

12-14-2003, 04:27 AM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	do you have any better pics, Rod? not like I am ever considering taking the heater out of my truck since I live in Ohio, but I'd be interested in seeing the panels for the firewall and heater control. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-14-2003, 05:03 AM	#7
dmurphy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Middletown ohio Posts: 1,058	like this __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference. When firearms go, all goes, we need them every hour. - George Washington No free man shall be debarred the use of arms - Thomas Jefferson Later Darren http://www.myspace.com/dmurphy68

12-13-2003, 07:23 PM	#2
Martin64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 477	Sheet metal is pretty cheap. You could probably go to a heating/air conditioning place and tell 'em what you want and they'll cut for you. __________________ Martin Gibson USAF Retired 1964(-ish) C10

12-13-2003, 09:16 PM	#4
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	From past conversations, I've gathered that the complete original heater delete setup fetches some $$$, has plates that go everywhere to fill all the holes left.

12-14-2003, 05:04 AM	#8
dmurphy68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Middletown ohio Posts: 1,058	#2 not finished with it yet it being cold out side and everything __________________ The very atmosphere of firearms everywhere restrains evil interference. When firearms go, all goes, we need them every hour. - George Washington No free man shall be debarred the use of arms - Thomas Jefferson Later Darren http://www.myspace.com/dmurphy68



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