Question on heater box
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From: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
Question on heater box
Will a non A/C heater box fit over the hole left by an A/C system. I'd like to remove the A/C, looking at pictures the A/C box looks larger.
Thanks
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I have been looking into doing the same thing and from what I understand it's close but I'm not sure.
Last edited by Durango_Boy; Feb 14, 2007 at 04:24 PM.
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A friend of mine also wanted to get rid of the a/c on his -69. We tried if the non a/c heater cover from my -72 would fit but it doesn't. The end with the blower motor is the same but the other end of the cover is a little too short and shallow.
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There is a company that was working on making a delete plate for the C3, for people that wanted to delete the A/C and heater core altogether. Last I heard it would be ready for sale by early this year. I will try to dig up the company and see if it's ready.
Edit: americangraffiti.biz
It'll be ready for sale in two weeks.
800-300-1494
Maybe $139.00
Edit: americangraffiti.biz
It'll be ready for sale in two weeks.
800-300-1494
Maybe $139.00
Last edited by Durango_Boy; Feb 14, 2007 at 04:44 PM.
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Team Owner
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Yep, they finished the mold and it's in production now as we speak. He said the delete plate would be updated into the website and priced around $139 in two weeks.
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From: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
Durango_boy , thanks for your replies about the cover. Is this a full unit that basically takes place of the origional A/C assembly? Is there a website where this can be seen at? I'm going to remove all heating also I will not need it. thanks again.
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Don't spend a bunch of money on a block off plate. As strokervette said, it's just a flat plate, I sure can't see why a product like this would be in "R&D" 
and I certainly don't see why someone would be making a mold for a plate. You are correct, the AC box is slightly bigger than the non AC and the cutout is slightly bigger also. I have converted my non AC car to AC, others have done the same and others have done the reverse. A search of the archives will come up with information. Also the cutout information for both is in the AIM.
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P.S. I also don't care about keeping my car original as it was already tinkered with by good ole dad through the years. The delete plate does look the business though and would keep the engine bay real clean looking. To all his own.
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Thanks for the link DB. Me and another guy have been looking for these.
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Why are you guys taking off the A/C?
I don't have it on my 68 but would like to, anybody want to trade?
I don't have it on my 68 but would like to, anybody want to trade?
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Here's my take on why most guys take it off.
If it's so hot you need A/C, then you have to put the tops on and put the windows up. I personally don't enjoy driving the Vette as much if it's both that hot, and closed up like that. If it's that hot I'd rather drive my DD.
If it's so hot you need A/C, then you have to put the tops on and put the windows up. I personally don't enjoy driving the Vette as much if it's both that hot, and closed up like that. If it's that hot I'd rather drive my DD.