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CC's72 · 08-12-2018, 06:47 PM

Hello All,
Finally getting into getting my 72 C-10 updated. I have teamed up with a local shop for motor and transmission rebuild while I refurb all brackets and under hood items.
I am working on getting the heater core and condenser housing cleaned and replacing all switches, resistor and gaskets.
My problem comes in with the metal plate behind the housing that holds the blower motor. Is there any such luck of someone making replacements for these?
Otherwise does anyone have ideas to repair?[ATTACH]1810774[/ATTACH

Thanks, Charles

**Grumpy old man** · 08-12-2018, 09:06 PM

Just post a want to buy ad in the parts section , With everyone installing aftermarket A/C there are probably 100's of them under work benches all over the country .

CC's72 · 08-13-2018, 06:35 AM

Thanks Grumpy,
Took your advice and have it up now.

Thanks,
Charles

**special-K** · 08-13-2018, 07:28 AM

I guess no one does make those heater housing parts, so as Grumpy Old Man says, used is your best bet. You shouldn't have a trouble finding one.

bill3rail · 08-13-2018, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CC's72

Hello All,
Finally getting into getting my 72 C-10 updated. I have teamed up with a local shop for motor and transmission rebuild while I refurb all brackets and under hood items.
I am working on getting the heater core and condenser housing cleaned and replacing all switches, resistor and gaskets.
My problem comes in with the metal plate behind the housing that holds the blower motor. Is there any such luck of someone making replacements for these?
Otherwise does anyone have ideas to repair?[ATTACH]1810774[/ATTACH

Thanks, Charles

Being in TN, you should have some junk yards to find old trucks. Here in NY nothing at all!

Bill

**Grumpy old man** · 08-13-2018, 08:42 AM

Give this guy a call he's in your neighborhood .

https://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts...612201733.html

**Boog** · 08-13-2018, 11:46 AM

What’s the best way to save that metal part? I’ve got a rusty one. I was thinking about wire brushing it real good and maybe using por 15 on it. Possible toxic fumes from using it in that heated air flow a concern?

**LockDoc** · 08-13-2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

What’s the best way to save that metal part? I’ve got a rusty one. I was thinking about wire brushing it real good and maybe using por 15 on it. Possible toxic fumes from using it in that heated air flow a concern?

You would have to drill the rivets out and blast it to get all of the rust.
POR-15 would seal it up OK but you still need to get the inside coated. As hard as the POR gets I don't think you would get any fumes from it when dry.

LockDoc

**Boog** · 08-13-2018, 02:13 PM

It is coming off to get to both sides. I’ve not used por 15 so im unaware of its cautions. Replacement brads can be picked up at parts stores. Or used to be.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-13-2018, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

It is coming off to get to both sides. I’ve not used por 15 so im unaware of its cautions. Replacement brads can be picked up at parts stores. Or used to be.

OK , Quit ! There are no toxic fumes you need to worry about. Give it a break your not gonna be exposed to any " adverse gasses " The air your breathing everyday has worse affects than a short exposure to paint fumes . You "kids " need to realize us old guys used to paint with NO safety equipment and a cigarette as an air filter spraying real paint and we are way older than you . use a current chemical paint mask and you'll be fine . Whats next robotic paint spraying to avoid any over spray ?

**Boog** · 08-13-2018, 03:14 PM

A simple “ nothing to worry about “ would have sufficed. You get up on the wrong side of the bed again?

OregonNed · 08-13-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

It is coming off to get to both sides. I’ve not used por 15 so im unaware of its cautions. Replacement brads can be picked up at parts stores. Or used to be.

I've used it on my inner fenders and the cross sills on mine. Definitely be in a well ventilated area, but when dry its odorless...

bill3rail · 08-13-2018, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

A simple “ nothing to worry about “ would have sufficed. You get up on the wrong side of the bed again?

He was just pointing out the obvious from his experience. Walter is as Walter Does! He is Grumpy Old Man you know.
Everybody is afraid of toxins today and the State of California is out of control with label requirements on any products.

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Originally Posted by Boog

Possible toxic fumes from using it in that heated air flow a concern?

Anyhow, I read the question to be would the heater burn off the paint and concentrate it into his cab.
I say no worries but make sure it is fully cured before reassembly.

Bill

**LockDoc** · 08-13-2018, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

It is coming off to get to both sides. I’ve not used por 15 so im unaware of its cautions. Replacement brads can be picked up at parts stores. Or used to be.

Read my recommendations on POR-15 in this thread... Post #4.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=684585

LockDoc

**Boog** · 08-13-2018, 09:52 PM

Yessir. Thank you.

08-12-2018, 06:47 PM	#1
CC's72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fayetteville, TN Posts: 53	Heater Housing Metal back Hello All, Finally getting into getting my 72 C-10 updated. I have teamed up with a local shop for motor and transmission rebuild while I refurb all brackets and under hood items. I am working on getting the heater core and condenser housing cleaned and replacing all switches, resistor and gaskets. My problem comes in with the metal plate behind the housing that holds the blower motor. Is there any such luck of someone making replacements for these? Otherwise does anyone have ideas to repair?[ATTACH]1810774[/ATTACH Thanks, Charles Attached Images

08-12-2018, 09:06 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Heater Housing Metal back Just post a want to buy ad in the parts section , With everyone installing aftermarket A/C there are probably 100's of them under work benches all over the country .

08-13-2018, 06:35 AM	#3
CC's72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fayetteville, TN Posts: 53	Re: Heater Housing Metal back Thanks Grumpy, Took your advice and have it up now. Thanks, Charles

08-13-2018, 08:42 AM	#6
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Heater Housing Metal back Give this guy a call he's in your neighborhood . https://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts...612201733.html

08-13-2018, 11:46 AM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Heater Housing Metal back What’s the best way to save that metal part? I’ve got a rusty one. I was thinking about wire brushing it real good and maybe using por 15 on it. Possible toxic fumes from using it in that heated air flow a concern? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-13-2018, 07:28 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Heater Housing Metal back I guess no one does make those heater housing parts, so as Grumpy Old Man says, used is your best bet. You shouldn't have a trouble finding one. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-13-2018, 02:13 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Heater Housing Metal back It is coming off to get to both sides. I’ve not used por 15 so im unaware of its cautions. Replacement brads can be picked up at parts stores. Or used to be. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-13-2018, 03:14 PM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Heater Housing Metal back A simple “ nothing to worry about “ would have sufficed. You get up on the wrong side of the bed again? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-13-2018, 09:52 PM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Heater Housing Metal back Yessir. Thank you. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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