Heater Restoration for Dummies (1 Viewer)

[CruisinMT]

yeah my core is perfect no leaks or anything, it's the shutters for my defrost that are causing most of the problems. I can still feel quite a bit of air coming out the bottom when I have it on defrost.

 

[AATLAS1X]

If I put something together for you, please take the internal shade vent and have it glass beaded or tanked. ONLY paint this do NOT powder coat it.

Let me see what I can do.

Shane

 

[pigpen4x4]

You do some outstanding work!!! I just looked at your e-bay store and I was very impressed with the restored 2F valve cover! Inspiring!! Keep up the good work.

 

[MarcoPolo]

Great thread, creating link to my CP

 

[AATLAS1X]

Great thread, creating link to my CP

What's a "CP"

 

[Pighead]

I'm lazy. I just ran a new piece of hose and by-passed the valve...

The problem that I have is that the valve that is on the firewall to feed the heater core is in terrible condition. I can't justify paying the money folks are asking for the valve. Has anyone found a viable solution the is a "jerry fix", but works well?

 

[workingdog]

I would also like a kit for my '66. I have it out and I am about to tear it down. My core is not leaking, but I have yet to take a look at it.

Peter

 

[AATLAS1X]

Working on a 63-67 kit.............

Thanks,

Shane

 

[GarnerFJ40]

"CP" is your control panel...

 

[AATLAS1X]

What you cant see.

 

[CruisinMT]

aatlas i have already cleaned out my heater core and etc. I'm going to have to take it off again to replace some old hoses you have you kit for the 63-67 model yet?

 

[n2666s]

Shane, have my heater box ready to restore BUT all the heater box ducts are crap; the rubber is over 30 years old and need to find a way to get the hot air to the appropiate vents without it leaking everywhere! any ideas or alternatives for the heater box ducts?

Lou

 

[Coolerman]

Shane, have my heater box ready to restore BUT all the heater box ducts are crap; the rubber is over 30 years old and need to find a way to get the hot air to the appropiate vents without it leaking everywhere! any ideas or alternatives for the heater box ducts?

Lou

Alternative hot air source:

Sit the nagging wife in the front seat.



Oh and wear ear muffs:




to keep your ears warm of course

 

[n2666s]

OK, the CFO agrees to either a heater rebuild or a front seat cover from Shane...........with it being 31F outside she is going for the heater box...........NOW, the question I have is............. what to do for new ducts?.............SOR has them; but even if they are NOS they are still around 30 years old at least and just hate the idea of putting in a nicely rebuilt heater box thanks to Shane with my crappy duct hoses barely held together with duck tapeany suggestions on duct replacement options?? TIA



Lou

 

[AATLAS1X]

Just listed some more on ebay.

Shane

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

Just listed some more on ebay.

Shane

Shane, my old heater is out and draining and will go out to you this week.

Interesting heater removal discovery, when I pulled the heater out, I found a little nest in the lower chamber where some critters took up residence for the winter

 

[AATLAS1X]

Nice!!!!

Thanks man!

 

[workingdog]

Shane,

Will you rebuild the heater from a 66 FJ40?

Peter

 

[peterb]

Hello All
I have a 5/75 FJ-40. What color should the front heater be painted? Semi gloss black?
Thanks
Peter

 

[AATLAS1X]

Hello All
I have a 5/75 FJ-40. What color should the front heater be painted? Semi gloss black?
Thanks
Peter

Close enough.