heater core

[mikebiggs3]

Just want to see if anyone has info on a factory replacement heater core for a 1979 caprice classic, I have tried several brands even the one from 1A and they do not have the smaller bottom run to fit the clip that holds it in the box? Is there a way to modify. if I take the clip off there is not anything technically holding it against the side of the box except the hoses.

please advise, thanks mike

 

[pontiacgp]

Can you get yours repaired? The new heater cores didn't seem to fit my GP so I repaired the old one which are better build than than the new ones. That is a cool looking Impala. Do you have anymore pictures of it?

 

[mikebiggs3]

I didn't know they could be repaired. will look into that. yeah will get some other pics on here. thanks.

 

[mikebiggs3]

new pics

 

[Flyers9928]

Looks badass man

 

[mikebiggs3]

thanks, it was bought off the showroom floor by my grandfather

 

[Longroof79]

Nice Caprice, Mike.
That is one cool lookin' ride.
I always liked that particular (2dr) body style with the bubble rear window.

I think Steve's advice in regard to having your original heater core re-cored is a good suggestion.. especially if the new parts don't work the same.

 

[bbarbulo]

most radiator shops can repair your core, or you can send it out to a place like this http://www.randrheatercores.com/Classic ... or-WI.html

do you have a pic of this clip? maybe you can try to reuse the clip on a new part by brazing it on or using a glue/epoxy like jbweld or pl premium? i don't know the clip you speak of, but it's an option perhaps.

great looking ride BTW

 

[mikebiggs3]

Thanks for the info

 

[pontiacgp]

Do you know where the core is leaking?. On mine the inlet tube had broken the soldering, it probably broke when I was replacing a hose. I cleaned up the area and resolderd it and still no problems with it. I did the outlet tube at that same time and added more solder. That is a really nice Impala. ... 🙂