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Apr 14, 2009 | 03:42 PM

1nicecorvette

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1979 heater valve mounting

i have to replace the heater valve in my 79. it has a mounting bracket attached to it but where in the world would it screw onto?

Apr 14, 2009 | 04:01 PM

speedreed8

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i'd like to know also, i changed mine (79) this winter and its hangin by the hoses down low by the frame. thats how the old one was also, couldnt see any place to mount it under the car. ??

Apr 14, 2009 | 04:12 PM

Duke94

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On my 78', it just hangs from the hoses. I looked at the AIM, and confirmed that there are no brackets. The after market parts are more universal and have a bracket for other applications. I removed the bracket from the one I bought just so it looked original. I can post the 78' AIM that shows it if anyone wants it.

Gary

Here's a pic of the original that was in my 78'. It just hangs there and with a strap on the inner fender holding it.

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Apr 14, 2009 | 04:53 PM

KapsSA

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that there is NO bracket on the correct valve for 78/79.
I have a line on CORRECT valves if anyone's interested. Just bought one and it's exactly the one I removed from my original black79.
Ebay guy doesn't know their full applications! $30+shipping.

Apr 14, 2009 | 05:51 PM

BKarol

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The NCRS judging manual states it is attached to the fenderwell.

Does the AIM show how it is attached?

I thought I had an original but there is a bracket. Guess not.

Apr 14, 2009 | 06:21 PM

08vycpe

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I would like to know as well. Mine has the bracket and is just hanging there attached to the heater hose. The car is pretty low mileage (45,000) and pretty much original.

Apr 14, 2009 | 06:23 PM

Duke94

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Originally Posted by karol

The NCRS judging manual states it is attached to the fenderwell.

Does the AIM show how it is attached?

I thought I had an original but there is a bracket. Guess not.

It just hangs there.

Gary

Apr 14, 2009 | 07:10 PM

1nicecorvette

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my original did too! just hung there also the top was dimpled around it too. i was hoping i wasnt missing some sort of a mounting place for this. ill get rid of the bracket and tie it to the ac line or something then i guess. glad i wasnt the only one