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In The Ten Ring · 07-31-2016, 05:25 PM

I need to get the heater box back together and back on the truck this week. Several members suggested I used "gum cord" or "strip caulk" but the HVAC store here does not know what those terms are.

Would I simply ask for a gasket or sealant in a tube at the auto parts store?

Who has reassembled their outer (under hood) non AC box? What were your exact steps to do it?

*Sorry if I come off as a moron, it's my natural state sometimes.

**Grumpy old man** · 07-31-2016, 05:31 PM

Manestruckparts sells a gasket kit that replaces the cord sealer .

Shaky · 07-31-2016, 06:10 PM

I've kept this thread book marked for a while. I'm going to be using it as I go through mine.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=heater

hdff · 07-31-2016, 07:16 PM

Most parts catalogs sell gasket kits

CastIron · 07-31-2016, 08:11 PM

I think they're talking about 3M strip-calk. I believe its available at NAPA. It would work better than what I used, silicone RTV.

In The Ten Ring · 07-31-2016, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CastIron

I think they're talking about 3M strip-calk. I believe its available at NAPA. It would work better than what I used, silicone RTV.

The sort of reply I was hoping for! Thanks! I'll check on some tomorrow when I go out.

F.A.A.benny · 08-01-2016, 04:21 AM

I looked on the napa website and it shows the 3m strip caulk at $28.49 https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/MMM08578/
Its almost 3 times the amount than that of gum cords at 60 ft versus 100 ft of the gum cords. Ive bought gum cord for around $10

F.A.A.benny · 08-01-2016, 04:38 AM

Actually I think I got the price confused with cork tape but it still is no where near the Napa price.

In The Ten Ring · 08-01-2016, 06:53 AM

Oh that is fine, thank you! You even tried to find a store in WV, nice of you.

I am about to go out to NAPA right now, actually.

07-31-2016, 05:25 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Heater box reassembly: I still have questions. I need to get the heater box back together and back on the truck this week. Several members suggested I used "gum cord" or "strip caulk" but the HVAC store here does not know what those terms are. Would I simply ask for a gasket or sealant in a tube at the auto parts store? Who has reassembled their outer (under hood) non AC box? What were your exact steps to do it? *Sorry if I come off as a moron, it's my natural state sometimes.

07-31-2016, 05:31 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Heater box reassembly: I still have questions. Manestruckparts sells a gasket kit that replaces the cord sealer . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-31-2016, 06:10 PM	#3
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Heater box reassembly: I still have questions. I've kept this thread book marked for a while. I'm going to be using it as I go through mine. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=heater __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

07-31-2016, 07:16 PM	#4
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Heater box reassembly: I still have questions. Most parts catalogs sell gasket kits __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-31-2016, 08:11 PM	#5
CastIron Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 326	Re: Heater box reassembly: I still have questions. I think they're talking about 3M strip-calk. I believe its available at NAPA. It would work better than what I used, silicone RTV.

08-01-2016, 04:21 AM	#7
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: Heater box reassembly: I still have questions. I looked on the napa website and it shows the 3m strip caulk at $28.49 https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/MMM08578/ Its almost 3 times the amount than that of gum cords at 60 ft versus 100 ft of the gum cords. Ive bought gum cord for around $10 Last edited by F.A.A.benny; 08-01-2016 at 04:26 AM.

08-01-2016, 04:38 AM	#8
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: Heater box reassembly: I still have questions. Actually I think I got the price confused with cork tape but it still is no where near the Napa price.

08-01-2016, 06:53 AM	#9
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Heater box reassembly: I still have questions. Oh that is fine, thank you! You even tried to find a store in WV, nice of you. I am about to go out to NAPA right now, actually.



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