#heaterbox

[teamwittcustoms]

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Modifying the glovebox so the heat and ac controls fit. #modifications #custom #justgottamakeroom #airconditioning #heaterbox #58gmc100 #58gmctruck #igtvclip #noedits #maygetblockedforbackroundmusic #teamwitt #teamwittcustoms https://www.instagram.com/p/B1bbS1VlmOP/?igshid=ath3eo6venhp

[designsbyandrew]

Finally got the wiring all done and the grommets I made installed for the wiring passing through into the car for the heater. I relocated the blower motor relay to under the dash and went to a 5 pin Bosch style relay versus the old metal housing type used from the factory. I have replaced a couple of the stock relays due to corrosion and they aren't sealed from the elements so reliability isn't very high. I also went with a 96 Nissan Sentra blower motor resistor card versus the old wire wound resistor pack from the factory. I have been through two stock resistor packs and they are getting expensive if you can find them. Reliability hasn't been all that great either. I drive my 64 often so I am more into the go side of things than show even though show is nice. It's been a long summer working on the car doing floor pans, a complete rebuild of the heater unit with 5 custom fabricated replacement panels for the rusted out sections in the heater along with a whole other list of items done along the way. The heater will run you out of the car in about 15 minutes even without the carpet installed. Should be much warmer with the interior back in. I have always froze my tail off as long as I've owned the car. Rusted out panels within the heater and holes here and there throughout the firewall from missing grommets etc were most of the problems. I almost gave up a few times along the way but am glad I didn't as the car is so much nicer to drive now. Just goes to say, don't give up when you are just on the other side of the hill to finishing. #designsbyandrew #restoration #xframe #bbody #bella #64belair #chevrolet #belair #grommet #custommade #60smuscle #realmetal #landyachtz #ironsides #heaterbox

[designsbyandrew]

More fiberglass heater duct repair. The masking tape on the edge is there to form a trough so it will cure in place. The chips in the edge of the fiberglass are where the defroster hoses attach. I have some other cracks and chips to fill in on the other side once this side cures. Easy repair as you can sand off and contour the epoxy after it hardens. Cheaper and easier than looking for another housing that is 50 years old. #designsbyandrew #bella #64belair #restoration #xframe #bbody #chevroletbelair #chevrolet #car #cars #60smuscle #realmetal #landyachtz #ironsides #heaterbox #fiberglass #fiberglassrepair

[designsbyandrew]

Heater unit is in and all cables are hooked and work. Had a few issues along the way getting it back in. This is the second time I've had to take it out and put it back in since owning the car. Never have liked underdash work as it always seems to be a pain. I have a couple of things to pick up and it should be getting wrapped up sometime tomorrow if, and the key is if all goes well. Still have some wiring to do on the heater unit. Getting closer. #designsbyandrew #bella #64belair #restoration #xframe #bbody #chevroletbelair #chevrolet #car #cars #60smuscle #realmetal #landyachtz #ironsides #heaterbox #acbox

[designsbyandrew]

Second coat of paint dried overnight with the help of a heater. Today's goal is to get the new firewall insulation pad installed along with the heater box under the dash plus anything else possible. Getting closer. Can't wait to take it for a ride. #designsbyandrew #bella #64belair #restoration #xframe #bbody #floorpans #bella #floorpanreplacement #sheetmetal #chevroletbelair #chevrolet #car #cars #60smuscle #realmetal #landyachtz #ironsides #heaterbox #firewallinsulationpad #freshpaint #reassemblyday