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Heater Box to Cowl Bolt

Posted By: AAR#2

Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/25/12 04:32 AM

Anyone able to post up a few pictures of the correct non A/C heater box bolt (or setup) that attaches the front of the heater box to the underside of the dash?

Couple pix with a scale would be perfect, or if anyone knows where to purchase one that would be helpful too.

Mine wasnt there when I removed the heater box from my current project (1970Cuda if it makes a diff)

Appreciate the help
Posted By: 70moparmike

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/25/12 12:15 PM

studs go through the firewall and only a strap from the cowl to the heater box on the inside. it is a hook on the passenger side and screwed to the box.
Posted By: AAR#2

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/25/12 01:25 PM

OK, so a "C" strap with a thread on the end for a bolt

If I can get a picture with a ref scale maybe I can just make one?
Posted By: 70mopes

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/26/12 06:50 PM

I don't have a better pic at the moment but the part has three bends. The base that interfaces at box is flat with a threaded hole to accept a bolt with captivated washer. Washer should be as big as space on box will allow to spread load. There is a bend at base, one mid way up and another at top which makes up the hook that captures the cowl vent opening.

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Posted By: shakerjoe

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/26/12 09:32 PM

is this the bracket? I copied this pic from an auction - I lost - but this way I would know what to look for - only one I've seen...

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Posted By: YYZ

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/26/12 09:59 PM

Yup - that's the bracket
Posted By: biginchmotor

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/27/12 03:47 AM

I have one that I can send you pictures of if you need them. I can trace the outline of the part also. p.m. me your e mail, John.
Posted By: AAR#2

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/27/12 02:24 PM

Thanks to all, was beggining to think I was going to turn up empty pockets on this request.

I think I can just scale it and make one based on the picture.

Posted By: AAR#2

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/28/12 03:08 AM

Thanks for posting up that picture, based on it and what I know of the box dimensions I was able to scale and ratio the photo to make a bracket, all I need now is the bolt and washer (scaled and ratioed too)

This baby will work like a champ ! ! !

When I'm finished if you see my car, dont blow the whistle that its not MOPAR original !

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Posted By: m46rat

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/28/12 03:50 PM

I have several of these if anyone is interested.
Posted By: biginchmotor

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/28/12 05:53 PM

The bolt on my bracket is a # 10-24 by 3/4 long.
Posted By: AAR#2

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/28/12 06:36 PM

Appreciate the info, confirms what I figured to be good . . . thought I think I actually got .80
Posted By: YYZ

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 10/28/12 06:37 PM

The bolts I have here are:

- black phosphate finish
- 1" long
- 5/16" recessed hex head bolt with 'C' marked on the bolt head
- 9/16" captive washer, free-spinning

Probably 10-24 thread but I haven't double-checked
Posted By: brotow

Re: Heater Box to Cowl Bolt - 11/08/12 01:07 AM

If you still have the heater "j bolt" I could use one. N.Y 11756
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