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01-09-2010, 03:02 AM
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Updated Heater
Has anyone done a heater upgrade to a 66? I'm thinking of going with a 2000 or newer Chevy heater box/fan unit and controls. I just like the dials or butons. I know that I will have to plug and recut the firewall and the dash cluster will need to be molded in. Any Ideas?
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01-09-2010, 04:36 AM
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Re: Updated Heater
What I have discovered with the '60-'66 Chevy/GMC trucks, is a properly maintained and functioning heater/defrost system, is more than adequate to heat/defrost the cab of the truck. Start by replacing the blower motor and squirrel cage, heater resistor/element (in the backside of the underdash plenum box), heater core and gaskets. Also, make sure the gaskets are properly installed and functioning. Also, make sure the door-to-cab seals, vent seals, window run channels & anti-rattle wiskers are in good working order. Properly sealing all firewall openings, as well as, installing a good jute backing and sound-deadener will enhance the heating efficiency of your factory system.
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01-10-2010, 04:06 PM
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Re: Updated Heater
I can find a ton of motors but can't find a squirrel cage. What years will fit the motor and housing? anyone have a photo of the heater resistor/element so I know what I'm looking for? The cab in this truck had been on fire at one point so I have no wires or heater controlls running to the hearer connections other than a universal heater switch that turns on the fan.
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01-10-2010, 04:41 PM
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Re: Updated Heater
Part number HAC-16 on the attached link is a replacement fan for a 1966. Pictures of the resistor are shown next down on the page.
http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...to&exyear=1966 |
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01-11-2010, 01:08 PM
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Re: Updated Heater
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01-12-2010, 12:36 PM
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Re: Updated Heater
Nelson here's another link for a fan and heater stuff.---Vernski
 http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_039.html |
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01-13-2010, 02:07 AM
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Re: Updated Heater
Thanks for the site information. Now I just have to find out how this thing (resistor) is wired or where I need to run wires to/from. LoL
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01-13-2010, 12:45 PM
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Re: Updated Heater
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=373698 does this help
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