61 chevy stepside heater box

[galtieri]

hello all im wondering if any one knows where I can get a heater rebuild kit for my 61 chevy stepside?

 

[Rick]

what kinda heater rebuild kit are you looking for? heater core? heater control valve? let me know ok i might have somthing for you
Rick
[email protected]

 

[galtieri]

Well probaly would want to the heater core? When Ibreak the case apart do I need any gaskets?

 

[speedball]

I completely rebuilt my 64 Chevy heater box. You will need a gasket kit at least and depending on what version of heater, control valves cables, etc. Mine required a new motor and a heater core (the old core leaked and ran down and ruined the motor) You can get these parts from a variety of restoration sources like Chevy Duty, #####, Early Classic, etc. They are inexpensive except for the core and motor) I sand blasted the sheet metal and powder coated them satin black. I had a little trouble with getting the exact heater core (they are different sizes for standard and deluxe so keep your old one until you get and compare to your new core. I had to send mine back.) I also ended up getting a special cable and control switch, mine is a standard unit, and relocated it in a more convenient location on the dash.
I’m about to post new pictures on my web page that outlines this very restoration, so keep checking back. Hope this helps.

http://www.geocities.com/richnond2_99/64pu.html

 

[galtieri]

thanks for the help.your web site does not come though.

 

[speedball]

For some reason my web address was incorrect. Try this
http://www.geocities.com/richmond2_99/64PU.html

 

[galtieri]

great looking truck.hey where did you purchase your heater box rebuild kit from.

 

[speedball]

I got the heater core from ##### and the gasket kit from Chevy Duty.