Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigmoe · 07-25-2018, 09:51 PM

I've been in the market for an early 60's truck. Just wondering, is there anything that can be done with that big ugly heater box that sticks into the engine compartment besides aftermarket a/c?

geezer#99 · 07-25-2018, 10:56 PM

Look for hot rod heater.
Like this.
Look on jeg’s And summit racing.
Many different styles.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...BTU,73715.html
Should be easy to make a nice block off plate.

bigmoe · 07-25-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Look for hot rod heater.
Like this.
Look on jeg’s And summit racing.
Many different styles.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...BTU,73715.html
Should be easy to make a nice block off plate.

That might be better than totally deleting the heat all together. No defrost with that one. My rods rarely get driven on cold days.

**Captainfab** · 07-26-2018, 12:05 AM

The '60-'63's were available with the recirculating heater which is completely inside the cab. And if you can not find the factory block off plates for the deluxe heater, I offer new ones.

Railroader · 07-26-2018, 12:16 AM

I have the heater unit I took out of my 63 when A/C was installed. Unit fits under the dash inside cab. Let me know if your interested.

bigmoe · 07-26-2018, 12:34 PM

Thanks guys, at this point I'm still looking for a truck but the research continues.

LostMy65 · 07-26-2018, 02:54 PM

I'm converting my 65 to the underdash system for the 60-63 trucks.

'65 chevy lover · 07-28-2018, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

The '60-'63's were available with the recirculating heater which is completely inside the cab. And if you can not find the factory block off plates for the deluxe heater, I offer new ones.

Howdy, Captain, could you please shoot me some pics of the delete covers for '65 c10.

Thank you,
Bill

oliver63 · 07-28-2018, 08:23 PM

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firewall with the recirculating heater...

**Captainfab** · 07-28-2018, 11:34 PM

Pics are right here in post #1 of the for sale thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671490

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Originally Posted by '65 chevy lover

Howdy, Captain, could you please shoot me some pics of the delete covers for '65 c10.

Thank you,
Bill

bigmoe · 11-11-2018, 07:55 AM

Anyone have a picture of one of these inside the cab recirculating heaters? Is it well hidden under the dash or does it stick way down?

bigmoe · 11-11-2018, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Railroader

I have the heater unit I took out of my 63 when A/C was installed. Unit fits under the dash inside cab. Let me know if your interested.

Thanks, I shot you a PM.

LT1 Burb · 11-11-2018, 10:00 AM

Put vintage air in it.

bigmoe · 11-11-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Put vintage air in it.

Don't need A/C much in the north. Would be nice for some days but not for what vintage air costs. Heck I don't even really need the heat but in order to pass the safety test for licencing it has to have defrost.

Railroader · 11-12-2018, 02:21 AM

Couple of pictures. First one when I started restoration. Heater lines on left going through firewall. Second one is heater unit under dash.

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bigmoe · 11-12-2018, 08:05 AM

Thanks for the picture. Looks okay. I was worried it would hang way down and be more visible.

bigmoe · 01-27-2019, 08:41 PM

Found a guy parting out a 65 with the recirculating heater. He's going to pull everything I need including the delete plates.

07-25-2018, 10:56 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,750	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? Look for hot rod heater. Like this. Look on jeg’s And summit racing. Many different styles. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...BTU,73715.html Should be easy to make a nice block off plate.

07-26-2018, 12:05 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? The '60-'63's were available with the recirculating heater which is completely inside the cab. And if you can not find the factory block off plates for the deluxe heater, I offer new ones. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-26-2018, 12:16 AM	#5
Railroader Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florence Ms Posts: 117	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? I have the heater unit I took out of my 63 when A/C was installed. Unit fits under the dash inside cab. Let me know if your interested.

07-26-2018, 12:34 PM	#6
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 999	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? Thanks guys, at this point I'm still looking for a truck but the research continues.

07-26-2018, 02:54 PM	#7
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? I'm converting my 65 to the underdash system for the 60-63 trucks. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-25-2018, 09:51 PM	#1
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 999	Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? I've been in the market for an early 60's truck. Just wondering, is there anything that can be done with that big ugly heater box that sticks into the engine compartment besides aftermarket a/c?

07-28-2018, 08:23 PM	#9
oliver63 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: NC Posts: 57	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? firewall with the recirculating heater... __________________ 1990 Silverado Sport 2010 Silverado K1500 1996 K2500

11-11-2018, 07:55 AM	#11
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 999	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? Anyone have a picture of one of these inside the cab recirculating heaters? Is it well hidden under the dash or does it stick way down?

11-11-2018, 10:00 AM	#13
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? Put vintage air in it. Attached Images

11-12-2018, 02:21 AM	#15
Railroader Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florence Ms Posts: 117	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? Couple of pictures. First one when I started restoration. Heater lines on left going through firewall. Second one is heater unit under dash.

11-12-2018, 08:05 AM	#16
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 999	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? Thanks for the picture. Looks okay. I was worried it would hang way down and be more visible.

01-27-2019, 08:41 PM	#17
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 999	Re: Any solution for heater assm in engine bay? Found a guy parting out a 65 with the recirculating heater. He's going to pull everything I need including the delete plates. Attached Images



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