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Offline 68 GT

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Heater box rebuild
« on: March 30, 2024, 02:35:09 AM »
Any pointers on rebuilding the heater box on my 67 coupe, non-ac car? I just purchased a seal kit. Will replace the blower motor and heater core. Anything I should be aware of when disassembling the heater box, cleaning, painting and such?
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Offline krelboyne

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Re: Heater box rebuild
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2024, 03:25:16 AM »
Do not use an aluminum heater core.
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Offline 68 GT

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Re: Heater box rebuild
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2024, 02:26:27 PM »
Good to know! Thanks!
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Offline jwc66k

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Re: Heater box rebuild
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2024, 03:03:40 PM »
PM sent (I forgot to put the subject in, but it's heater related).
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Offline Corey Bowcutt

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Re: Heater box rebuild
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2024, 11:56:11 PM »
Quote from: krelboyne on March 30, 2024, 03:25:16 AM
Do not use an aluminum heater core.

Can I ask why?
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Offline dave6768

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Re: Heater box rebuild
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2024, 12:17:13 PM »
Be super careful when removing the clips that hold the two halves together.  Don't break any of the tabs.
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Re: Heater box rebuild
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2024, 01:49:54 PM »
Quote from: dave6768 on March 31, 2024, 12:17:13 PM
Be super careful when removing the clips that hold the two halves together.  Don't break any of the tabs.
Use two screwdrivers, one on each side stuck in the "dip's' upturn" and gently pry the dip apart using both hands. It's an unwieldy operation, but it should keep the case intact at the clips location. 
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