Heater Restoration for Dummies

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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.
 
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
 
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. :cheers:
 
Great thread, creating link to my CP
 
I'm lazy. I just ran a new piece of hose and by-passed the valve...


UNO_RACING said:
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?
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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
 
What you cant see.

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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?
 
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
 
n2666s said:
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
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Alternative hot air source:

Sit the nagging wife in the front seat. :eek:



Oh and wear ear muffs:




to keep your ears warm of course :D
 
OK, the CFO :princess: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 tape:frown:any suggestions on duct replacement options?? TIA

:cheers:

Lou
 
AATLAS1X said:
Just listed some more on ebay.

Shane
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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:grinpimp:
 
Shane,

Will you rebuild the heater from a 66 FJ40?

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