Posted By: kurtsdodge
Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/06/13 08:06 PM
Does anyone have any cool tricks to R&R a heater core on a 1969
Dodge Coronet.
Dodge Coronet.
Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/06/13 08:44 PM
Remove the assembly, remove the retaining clips and replace the core 
If it is air conditioning car it is harder 
If it is air conditioning car it is harder
Posted By: kurtsdodge
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/06/13 09:15 PM
Non A/C car. Looks like a great Sunday project.
Thanks
Thanks
Posted By: mikemee1331
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/06/13 09:56 PM
Quote:that reply is accurate and hysterical rolled into one!
Remove the assembly, remove the retaining clips and replace the core
Posted By: kurtsdodge
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/06/13 10:26 PM
And my comment was far from looking forward to the task at hand 
And I will have a
And I will have a
Posted By: mikemee1331
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/06/13 10:41 PM
Quote:HaHaHa!! i too need to break down and do this too. mine doesn't leak but at 40+years, it's a coming!
And my comment was far from looking forward to the task at hand
And I will have a
Posted By: bonefish
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/06/13 10:53 PM
why would you need a heater 
Posted By: mikemee1331
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/06/13 11:04 PM
Quote:to keep my Pop-Tarts warm, of course!
why would you need a heater
Posted By: 69suprbee
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/06/13 11:32 PM
I had to replace the heater core on my 69 bee with ac.didnt pull out the whole box.what I can tell you it's just figuring out how it all comes apart and goes back together.not as bad as it sounds.take pictures as you go.david
Posted By: Rick_Ehrenberg
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/07/13 12:20 AM
Shove corks into the nipples if the car has carpet and you wanna keep glycol off.
Rick
Rick
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/07/13 04:39 AM
Quote:I should have added blow the heater core out if it hasn't already leak all the contents out
Shove corks into the nipples if the car has carpet and you wanna keep glycol off.
Rick
Posted By: 68KillerBee
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/07/13 07:27 AM
Go through all this and then hope that your new one fits. I got one from O'Reilys and the tubes didnt stick far enough through the firewall. Went to local radiator shop and got quoted a ridiculous price for him to lengthen them. I didn't feel like moving them around much and possibly breaking them, so I ordered from year one. Same manufacturer, 2 or 3x more expensive, and it still didn't fit right. 
Posted By: 451Mopar
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/07/13 07:50 AM
It's pretty easy to remove the non-AC box.
I believe I got my heater core from Autozone, about 15 years ago. I also picked up some thin foam and weatherstrip adhesive and made/replaced the seals. I think some of the restoration places sell a kit with the door seals and such to rebuild the heater box. It has been awhile, but I don't recall the '69 box having clips (my '71 box did?) I think the '69 box has a metal back that is screwed onto the box.
I believe I got my heater core from Autozone, about 15 years ago. I also picked up some thin foam and weatherstrip adhesive and made/replaced the seals. I think some of the restoration places sell a kit with the door seals and such to rebuild the heater box. It has been awhile, but I don't recall the '69 box having clips (my '71 box did?) I think the '69 box has a metal back that is screwed onto the box.
Posted By: 68KillerBee
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/07/13 08:57 AM
Quote:
It's pretty easy to remove the non-AC box.
I believe I got my heater core from Autozone, about 15 years ago. I also picked up some thin foam and weatherstrip adhesive and made/replaced the seals. I think some of the restoration places sell a kit with the door seals and such to rebuild the heater box. It has been awhile, but I don't recall the '69 box having clips (my '71 box did?) I think the '69 box has a metal back that is screwed onto the box.
Just lots of screws I believe. Here's a kit if you're feeling ambitious (moparts sponsors site). http://www.detroitmuscletechnologies.com/b-body/
Posted By: 70Coronet500Vert
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/07/13 03:33 PM
I've done 3.
I always order the complete gasket kit from a Moparts sponsor. Always fits.
I always order the cores from Rockauto.
I always have a hand vacuum pump and I check operation of all doors after the rbuild to make sure no glue/gaskets inhibit movement.
Not hard.
I always order the complete gasket kit from a Moparts sponsor. Always fits.
I always order the cores from Rockauto.
I always have a hand vacuum pump and I check operation of all doors after the rbuild to make sure no glue/gaskets inhibit movement.
Not hard.
Posted By: 1_WILD_RT
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/07/13 05:22 PM
Quote:
Go through all this and then hope that your new one fits. I got one from O'Reilys and the tubes didnt stick far enough through the firewall. Went to local radiator shop and got quoted a ridiculous price for him to lengthen them. I didn't feel like moving them around much and possibly breaking them, so I ordered from year one. Same manufacturer, 2 or 3x more expensive, and it still didn't fit right.
I had a similar experience with the heater core for my 68 Coronet, also the aftermarket blower motor didn't fit right... Took the core & the motor back & watched Ebay till an NOS blower motor popped up... On the heater core & bought one through my local radiator shop & when the tubes were to short I took it back & they extended them at no charge...
Posted By: kurtsdodge
Re: Replacing a heater core on a 1969 B-Body - 01/09/13 11:21 PM
Thanks everyone! I started the project on Sunday. I will finish today.
A lot of other pressing things, can't drive the car until March
A lot of other pressing things, can't drive the car until March