For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

F.A.A.benny · 07-22-2017, 02:28 AM

Yes correct. You can put oil in drier. We used to just add the 11 oz in the compressors when we rebuilt them at classic auto air

rkeller411 · 07-22-2017, 08:39 PM

Awesome video. Can you PM me price and lead time if I have your shop restore my factory AC?

Tdrcreyn4 · 07-24-2017, 05:18 PM

subbed

OUbesto · 07-24-2017, 06:04 PM

Does anyone know where I can buy the black insulation tape used to seal the upper tubing that goes into the box. One guy referred to it as cork tape?

F.A.A.benny · 07-24-2017, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OUbesto

Does anyone know where I can buy the black insulation tape used to seal the upper tubing that goes into the box. One guy referred to it as cork tape?

That is cork tape. You can find it on eBay as well as various vendors like old air products, classic auto air, or at hvac supply houses. If you purchase it from the classic automotive vendors then you will pay a premium for a small roll. If you purchase it from the hvac place you will have more than you will need in your lifetime.

**tdangle** · 07-24-2017, 07:44 PM

I bought mine from Napa. Its pretty cheap, but as you state, I have more than I can use in a lifetime now.

OUbesto · 07-24-2017, 09:24 PM

Thanks guys, I found something called "Tacky Tape" on eBay for $7.25 for 18" long x 2" wide. It looks exactly like the stuff I currently have on the tubing. Should be more than enough.

F.A.A.benny · 07-25-2017, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OUbesto

Thanks guys, I found something called "Tacky Tape" on eBay for $7.25 for 18" long x 2" wide. It looks exactly like the stuff I currently have on the tubing. Should be more than enough.

No problem 👍

lugnuts09 · 08-13-2017, 02:16 AM

Benny where do you get the door/flapper rubber gasket at? You do amazing work.

F.A.A.benny · 08-13-2017, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lugnuts09

Benny where do you get the door/flapper rubber gasket at? You do amazing work.

Thanks. Unfortunately its not available anywhere. When one is bad, I replace with it with a good one from my cores. If you find yourself needing one, your only option is to find a housing with a good one

lugnuts09 · 08-13-2017, 02:23 AM

Thats highly unfortunate. Think it's possible to make one from gasket material?

F.A.A.benny · 08-13-2017, 09:31 AM

I'm not sure. I've never considered it seeing as how I can just replace the door

718jwh · 08-29-2017, 02:15 PM

Does someone sell the rubber seal that goes on the flapper door on the engine side of box ?

Lanman1972 · 08-29-2017, 03:34 PM

Started mine today!

F.A.A.benny · 08-29-2017, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 718jwh

Does someone sell the rubber seal that goes on the flapper door on the engine side of box ?

It's not available new.

**Stocker** · 08-29-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lanman1972

Started mine today!

Holy crap that is ugly! Packrats? Whatever it was, your system will work a whole lot better -- smell better too!

F.A.A.benny · 09-01-2017, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Holy crap that is ugly! Packrats? Whatever it was, your system will work a whole lot better -- smell better too!

Check this one out. Restoring another a.c. box and ran into this.. https://youtu.be/0N8eMdh9BXg

**Stocker** · 09-01-2017, 11:58 PM

Wow. Makes me feel a lot better about the handful or two of leaf clutter that came out of mine. I added a cowl screen too.... should be good for another 46 years!

**IronCanine** · 11-12-2018, 09:51 PM

Hi Benny. I tried to send you a PM, but your inbox is full.

Red71gmc · 11-12-2018, 09:56 PM

Subscribed

07-22-2017, 02:28 AM	#26
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Yes correct. You can put oil in drier. We used to just add the 11 oz in the compressors when we rebuilt them at classic auto air

07-22-2017, 08:39 PM	#27
rkeller411 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 42	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Awesome video. Can you PM me price and lead time if I have your shop restore my factory AC?

07-24-2017, 05:18 PM	#28
Tdrcreyn4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 702	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes subbed __________________ 1968 C10 292/3 spd - sold 1969 K10 350/3 spd/205 - sold 1971 K5 350/4 spd/ 205 - sold 1970 K20 350/350/205 - sold 1969 K20 396/400/205 - work in process

07-24-2017, 06:04 PM	#29
OUbesto Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lincolnshire, IL / Burlington, WI Posts: 209	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Does anyone know where I can buy the black insulation tape used to seal the upper tubing that goes into the box. One guy referred to it as cork tape? __________________ 1970 C-10 CST, LWB, 402/400, A/C

07-24-2017, 07:44 PM	#31
tdangle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,208	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes I bought mine from Napa. Its pretty cheap, but as you state, I have more than I can use in a lifetime now. __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

07-24-2017, 09:24 PM	#32
OUbesto Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lincolnshire, IL / Burlington, WI Posts: 209	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Thanks guys, I found something called "Tacky Tape" on eBay for $7.25 for 18" long x 2" wide. It looks exactly like the stuff I currently have on the tubing. Should be more than enough. __________________ 1970 C-10 CST, LWB, 402/400, A/C

08-13-2017, 02:16 AM	#34
lugnuts09 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Imperial Beach, Ca Posts: 18	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Benny where do you get the door/flapper rubber gasket at? You do amazing work.

08-13-2017, 02:23 AM	#36
lugnuts09 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Imperial Beach, Ca Posts: 18	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Thats highly unfortunate. Think it's possible to make one from gasket material?

08-13-2017, 09:31 AM	#37
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes I'm not sure. I've never considered it seeing as how I can just replace the door

08-29-2017, 02:15 PM	#38
718jwh Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: naperville Il Posts: 236	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Does someone sell the rubber seal that goes on the flapper door on the engine side of box ?

08-29-2017, 03:34 PM	#39
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Started mine today! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

09-01-2017, 11:58 PM	#43
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,495	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Wow. Makes me feel a lot better about the handful or two of leaf clutter that came out of mine. I added a cowl screen too.... should be good for another 46 years! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-12-2018, 09:51 PM	#44
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,535	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Hi Benny. I tried to send you a PM, but your inbox is full. __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

11-12-2018, 09:56 PM	#45
Red71gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brookston, In Posts: 482	Re: For those guys restoring their factory ac and heater boxes Subscribed

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