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rskev

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68 camaro heater core
« on: October 21, 2010, 04:23:56 PM »
Hello all! I was wondering if anyone could recommend a source for obtaining a new heater core for my 68' Camaro. I've heard some horror stories about some of the aftermarket replacements. I appreciate any advise. Thank you!

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Re: 68 camaro heater core
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2010, 05:38:42 PM »
Hello all! I was wondering if anyone could recommend a source for obtaining a new heater core for my 68' Camaro. I've heard some horror stories about some of the aftermarket replacements. I appreciate any advise. Thank you!

http://www.heartbeatcity.com/store/category/15/526/Heater-Core-%26-Retainers/

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Re: 68 camaro heater core
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2010, 06:11:27 PM »
About 5 years ago, I purchased one from my local AutoZone.  I was shocked that it was a stock item.  I think these heater cores were used in a number of GM cars for a lot of years.  I believe I paid about $35 for it.  One suggestion I would give you before you install any heater core, is to have it pressure tested by a radiator shop before you install it.

Nothing worse than spending the better part of a day replacing it, and then find out it leaks.  Don't ask me how I know.   :-\

69 Camaro Z10.. 72 GMC C1500
79 Mazda RX7.. 79 Trans Am WS6
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Re: 68 camaro heater core
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2010, 08:43:57 PM »
I send then out and recore them using the original dated tanks.Try to avoid using china repop parts as much as possible. John Allouez Restorations

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Re: 68 camaro heater core
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2010, 01:21:18 PM »
That's what I'm trying to avoid....Going through the headache of doing the job, but then to replace the core with a cheap p.o.s. Any idea how I can get in touch with John Allouez Restorations? Sounds like restoring my old one might be a good way to go. Thank you!

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Re: 68 camaro heater core
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2010, 01:48:55 PM »
Any radiator shop, that is good, can put a new core between the old tanks. If you ever looked at a radiator supply catalog you would see dimensions listed for core replacements.

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Re: 68 camaro heater core
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2010, 06:35:50 PM »
Thanks! I give it a shot.

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Re: 68 camaro heater core
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2010, 10:30:29 PM »
I deal with a shop in lower michigan. email me and I will send you the info    thanks John

 

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