I used a butane torch to melt the solder and immediately puffed it off with air.
Re-soldering it was a different story. It probably would have been very easy for someone who's good at it - but that's not me. I had a bi*** of a time trying to get a good joint, given the space between the...
Terry:
Yeah. glad you caught it early and while the car was stored. Nothing like getting 16psi behind the coolant and watching it spew out all over the passenger side while you're rushing to get home.
Appreciate the tips you had on cleaning up the carpet and also on the seal kit from DMT...
Received the wheels. Thanks!
Yes, we will plan to make a motorhome trip to see you guys race. We would really enjoy that. Gives me extra incentive to find an intermittent electrical gremlin in the onboard generator system in the MH.
I recently posted about my heater core failing and dumping coolant into the passenger side footwell. I had to replace the heater core and also rebuilt the heater box while I was at it.
But the replacement heater core wasn't a direct fit so I made some slight modifications which did the trick...
Here is a link to replacement Heater Core on the supplier's website. I didn't buy it directly from them, but from a re-seller.
Edit: Funny. I just looked at that link and I see that OER advertises the tube diameters as 5/8" & 3/4" vs. 1/2" 5/8". At least my re-seller got it right on his listing
I finally got my non AC Heater Box rebuilt using all the input you have provided. Thanks again.
My idea was to rebuild it without cutting corners, but also without worrying about authenticity.
I removed as much grime and rust as possible, then treated all the metal with a phosphate...
I am making good progress on getting my heater core replaced and cleaning the carpet, thanks to all of your input.
I first removed the carpet so I could clean and dry it in the sun. Then made a cardboard jig to support the heater box for removing -- and reinstalling -- it.
I found that the...
Every one of your guys' responses have been quite useful! So thanks to all - and please keep the responses coming if there are more. Based on what you have suggested so far, I will plan to:
1) Remove the seats, kick panels, door sills, shifter boot, seat belts, then the front carpet. I'll...
I have done the research on this, including reading the threads on this Forum. Plus I have the FSM, so I think I'm ready to remove my Heater Box. I have a few questions and would appreciate your help.
I am the original owner of a '70 Challenger with the non-AC Box. It's never been removed...
@GTS. Thanks for the compliment.
And good point on the size of the finger joint. The portion of the joint exposed on the front (top) of the new wheel appears wider because the radius on that portion of the wheel is larger (3/8" vs 1/4") than on the OEM wheel. Had I shaped that part of the wheel...
If you decide to go with ACC, you may be able to get it directly from them - or at least compare prices - rather than going through a reseller. I dealt directly with ACC years ago and here's a link to a copy of the invoice showing their contact information.
HTH, Bill
This is a LINK to a BIN $550 Ebay sale for a refurbished Mopar Woodgrain Steering Wheel. Posted 11-26. If you are reading this now, the item is still available unless I have marked it as "SOLD."
Wheel has a solid walnut rim vs OE plastic, with real finger joints vs the fake ones on the OE...
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This is a LINK to a BIN $550 OBO Ebay sale. Posted 11-19. If you are reading this now, the item is still available unless I have marked it as "SOLD."
Wheel has a solid walnut rim vs OE plastic, with real finger joints vs the fake ones on the OE plastic. Full assembly including OEM core, horn...
This is a LINK to a 10-day Ebay Reserve Auction, so no BIN price. Posted 11-2 and runs for 10 days. Wheel has a solid walnut rim vs OE plastic, with real finger joints vs the fake ones on the OE plastic. Full assembly including horn and fork pads and fully functional horn switch mechanism