Heater Core Flap or Door?
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Racer
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Heater Core Flap or Door?
Please check this out and let me know of this part is still available. I've been on all the supplier sites and I'm just not seeing it. I can't find it in the assembly manual to see what it's called, but let's just say it's the flap or door in front of the heater core frame (bracket?) assembly. This one is not in terrible shape but the opposite side with exposed metal was rusted on the surface. I cleaned it up the best I could and painted it and it's usable, but really curious if this part still exists via the aftermarket. The number on the rubber is 3018887kf4.
There are a few partial rubber flapped doors within the interior heater housing assembly, and it's been a challenge to find the various parts and clips for them. Anyone?
There are a few partial rubber flapped doors within the interior heater housing assembly, and it's been a challenge to find the various parts and clips for them. Anyone?
Last edited by ncvettes; Dec 28, 2013 at 05:54 PM.
Race Director
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Looks good and solid form the photo. Paint it, install it and move on. No one is going to offer this part due to it is not cost effective to make it for so few cars needing it. You would have to buy a heater box to get one...and it may be worse than what you have.
Dr.Rebuild may offer some internal rubber and foam seals. I do not think that have the door.
DUB
Dr.Rebuild may offer some internal rubber and foam seals. I do not think that have the door.
DUB
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Is that a No Air car.. I've probably got a good used one. Email me at Support@Willcoxcorvette.com and I will check this on Monday. 
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Racer
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Thanks. Mine is decent enough to use after cleaning it up and paint. I'm actually surprised to see the rubber in that good of shape after so many years of use, even after the metal portions were rusted.
It will be a big relief in the restoration progress to get the AC and Heater boxes done! I finished the AC vent door in the kick panel after rebuilding broken pieces with JB weld, and it all works again.
Here's the vacuum door video.
It will be a big relief in the restoration progress to get the AC and Heater boxes done! I finished the AC vent door in the kick panel after rebuilding broken pieces with JB weld, and it all works again.
Here's the vacuum door video.
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Looks good and solid form the photo. Paint it, install it and move on. No one is going to offer this part due to it is not cost effective to make it for so few cars needing it. You would have to buy a heater box to get one...and it may be worse than what you have.
Dr.Rebuild may offer some internal rubber and foam seals. I do not think that have the door.
DUB
Dr.Rebuild may offer some internal rubber and foam seals. I do not think that have the door.
DUB
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Racer
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I agree.
Mike: Yep, I've looked around and don't see a thing for the ventilation housing. No doors, levers, doodads or whatchmacallits. All my housing stuff is in decent shape and will just need cleaning up.
I really need to learn when things are good enough. I also no longer show off my work to the 'missus' since she tends to ask what is it and does anybody see it, so I have to lie. "Yes, those new riveted bolts for the B+ wire can be easily seen by anyone."
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I agree.
Mike: Yep, I've looked around and don't see a thing for the ventilation housing. No doors, levers, doodads or whatchmacallits. All my housing stuff is in decent shape and will just need cleaning up.
I really need to learn when things are good enough. I also no longer show off my work to the 'missus' since she tends to ask what is it and does anybody see it, so I have to lie. "Yes, those new riveted bolts for the B+ wire can be easily seen by anyone."
Mike: Yep, I've looked around and don't see a thing for the ventilation housing. No doors, levers, doodads or whatchmacallits. All my housing stuff is in decent shape and will just need cleaning up.
I really need to learn when things are good enough. I also no longer show off my work to the 'missus' since she tends to ask what is it and does anybody see it, so I have to lie. "Yes, those new riveted bolts for the B+ wire can be easily seen by anyone."
Black "GOOP" replaces gaskets and seals certain surfaces very well.
Last edited by Paul L; Dec 29, 2013 at 04:01 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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It's just duct work.
Rope weatherstrip caulk works well for rebuilding and replacing the box seals in addition to the self adhesive foam.
From the OP photo I really don't see why it needs replacing. What's wrong with it?
Rope weatherstrip caulk works well for rebuilding and replacing the box seals in addition to the self adhesive foam.
From the OP photo I really don't see why it needs replacing. What's wrong with it?
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Racer
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BTW, the other side has the exposed metal plate, which was rusty. Turns out it wasn't so bad after all, and some attention with some fine paper cleaned it up enough for paint. But what if somebody needs the lever arm retaining clip? I was pretty nervous about popping that thing off in fear of one of the clips breaking. I got lucky.
On to the next project.
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You sound like the guys that installed the air handler under our house. And, our builder used to tell me he "wasn't building a piano" if I complained about anything. But you're right, it's just duct work.
BTW, the other side has the exposed metal plate, which was rusty. Turns out it wasn't so bad after all, and some attention with some fine paper cleaned it up enough for paint. But what if somebody needs the lever arm retaining clip? I was pretty nervous about popping that thing off in fear of one of the clips breaking. I got lucky.
On to the next project.
BTW, the other side has the exposed metal plate, which was rusty. Turns out it wasn't so bad after all, and some attention with some fine paper cleaned it up enough for paint. But what if somebody needs the lever arm retaining clip? I was pretty nervous about popping that thing off in fear of one of the clips breaking. I got lucky.
On to the next project.
Oh you had a good builder then. The regular response is "you can't see it from my house"
.My "just" intent was strictly from a "sealing it up" point of view.
Think of it as duct work and use the common sealing products found at your local hardware store - it's nothing fancy from that point of view.
Which clip are you talking about..photo?
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Racer
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Oh you had a good builder then. The regular response is "you can't see it from my house" .
My "just" intent was strictly from a "sealing it up" point of view.
Think of it as duct work and use the common sealing products found at your local hardware store - it's nothing fancy from that point of view.
Which clip are you talking about..photo?
.My "just" intent was strictly from a "sealing it up" point of view.
Think of it as duct work and use the common sealing products found at your local hardware store - it's nothing fancy from that point of view.
Which clip are you talking about..photo?
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Racer
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Another area related question... I purchased the A/C vacuum hose kit for the various A/C actuators and understand that the "gang" connection is no longer available, and that's fine, as I've found they were a source of vacuum leaks anyway. What I'd like to know, is if the rubber firewall grommet is still available anywhere? That grommet had the hoses sealed into it, and on A/C cars came out of the interior thru the firewall, and one hose went back into the wiper door area, via a single hose grommet, to connect to the A/C vent door actuator.
I'm thinking this rubber grommet is no longer available, but giving it a last ditch try here to see if anyone knows. The one I have is not in bad shape and can be used, and I can also use inline hose connectors if necessary to patch new hoses and still retain the use of that grommet.
Tnx for your help!
I'm thinking this rubber grommet is no longer available, but giving it a last ditch try here to see if anyone knows. The one I have is not in bad shape and can be used, and I can also use inline hose connectors if necessary to patch new hoses and still retain the use of that grommet.
Tnx for your help!
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Racer
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