Re: 63 SF Heater Question

[Dan McCormack <mcwheels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Frank Mitchell (I know not my favorite guy either) has new heater cores for 
62-65 B body cars. Or at least he did when I got one for my 63 Fury a couple 
of years ago. About $125 if I remember right.

Dan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary H." <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: 63 SF Heater Question


> Last time I looked no '63 reproduction heater control valves were made. 
> But JC Auto will rebuild your car's heater control valve.
> http://www.jcauto.com/heater.html
>
> I don't think you need to pull the dash. There are some c shaped clips 
> holding the sections of the heater cover together, if I remember 
> correctly. You can phone Jeff Carter at JC Auto and he will give you some 
> tips on removing the heater control valve I bet. He is a good Mopar guy.
>
> If the heater core is bad, you'll need to get that rebuilt too, I think, 
> because the last time I looked no reproductions were made. There is a 
> rebuilder listed on the 62-65 Mopar Vendor's Page.
>
> Let us know how it goes. Take some pictures to share. :)
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> > It is starting to get cold, I don't need the heater but I really need to
> > get the defroster going.
> >
> > I have never had the heater connected in the car, I have a couple of
> > questions:
> >
> > How do I replace the heater control valve if I need to?  I looked in the
> > manual and most of the section on the heater discussed the A/C that I
> > don't have.  All I see is the heater valve in a 90 degree pipe going
> > into the heater box through a cover with a couple of screws.
> >
> > Second question, are the heater control valves still available?
> >
> > Last question, will the heater box come out without removing the dash?
> > I have no idea what the condition of the heater core is and would like
> > to check it and inspect the heater box if I can get it out.  Again the
> > manual was not much help.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dennis
>
>
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