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HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY #1343728
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Who are most people using for this type of work?
What's the average cost?
This is for my 70 GTX No A/C
Thanks Ron

Re: HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY [Re: RJS] #1343729
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Hello Ron,
if you can wait 3-4 months , I can do it for you for $750 plus shipping.
Jules
450-656-5438

Re: HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY [Re: JulesdaWiperman] #1343730
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Hey Jules, I'm looking right now for a better shell than mine and probably redo it here at home or send it to a guy in PA. that isn't to your level but nice.
Even though winter is coming I'd like to have the car together for those nice days.
Thanks Ron

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WOW got a bunch of good information from a few of you fellows in PM's.
Have a line on a possible good core will know better soon.
Jules and Bill Alphin are as always top notch!!
My budget will slow me down some, may have to just wear "LONG JOHNS"!!!!

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Later, Sandy '70 HEMI Road Runner B5/B5, 4 spd "Sandy's Garage" on Facebook
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Do it yourself!!

http://www.sandysgarage.com/current.html

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not that hard,,,


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Re: HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY [Re: JMCFAN] #1343735
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Friend of mine and local guy does quite a nice job. Takes everything apart, new heater core, they come out pretty amazing.

He specializes in 66-70 B bodies. One pictured is a 68-69, 70's have a different hose inlet size and different part number. His prices are $575 without core and $500 with a nice buildable core. I have never seen Jules heater boxes, I am sure they are amazing, but these are far better than the other guys who do them at Carlisle for a couple hundred more.

I can forward you his info if you are ever interested.

Rick.

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Re: HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY [Re: MrNormsTA] #1343736
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My 2 cents, they are not 'hard ' to do, but more time consuming than most people think.

'Very' dependent on how far down you take it, figure somewhere in the 9-12 hour range.

Also, another small detail to consider is most of the re-builders out there seem to be using standard blind rivets, originals were a tube stye rivet that attached all the exterior components. They require a tad more effort to re-install.
Again it all depends on what the customer requires in a finished product

One I just finished for a customer Superbird.

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Re: HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY [Re: gtx6970] #1343737
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Re: HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY [Re: gtx6970] #1343740
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Nice work guys! Those look fantastic!


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I did mine last year for my 69 r/t. It can be time consuming, but what isnt when you are restoring a car? I didnt use tube rivets because I guess Im anal, but not that anal about fasteners for something under the dash.

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Another vote for DIY. There are good resto kits available, got mine from Restorick.com. Heater core replacements are still available through Autozone or Oreillys.

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All very nice work guys. Congrats but no one mentions taking the motor apart for full resto.
My price includes that.
Jules

Re: HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY [Re: JulesdaWiperman] #1343744
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Jules did mine and its a work of art. Smart money and time sometimes point to having some items professionally done.

Re: HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY [Re: JulesdaWiperman] #1343745
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Another vote for DIY. I stripped mine down and took a bunch a pictures so I would know how it all went back together. Taking your time is about the best advice. Jules is right about the motor. We tried to order one 3 times at the local auto parts store and every time it came in with the hole in the wrong place. I took the one I had apart and gave it a good cleaning - been working great.

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Re: HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY [Re: 68jim] #1343746
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Even went and had a part # stamp made and got some yellow printers ink. It wasn't hard to duplicate the crooked/sloppy stamping...

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Re: HEATER BOX RESTORATION 70 B-BODY [Re: 68jim] #1343747
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The AC box is a bit more complicated.

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