Thanks Rick. Mine is set up for A/C too. I had never heard of removing the inner fender w/o removing the fender, but I'll try it that way.
I realized that I should probably replace the blower motor too as long as I have everything apart. Right now it doesn't work. I'll have too see if it's even getting power. It should be because the wiring harness is new (although I guess the relay could be bad, I don't know...). Even if I can get the current motor to work, I'd figure it's probably a good idea to replace it while I have everything apart. John Nasta -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 1:01 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] heater core I don't believe that is correct John. It would probably be easier if you remove the inner fender, but the outer fender does not need to be removed. If you've never removed the inner fender, its not hard but can be a pain. Soak the captured nuts with PB Blaster, remove the battery and anything attached to the drivers side inner fender. Wheel must be removed. There are 15-20 bolts holding the inner in place. 2 with large flat washers on back wall, 2 with large cup washers on top (go into the fender ) , several in front near battery - access from underneath. I replaced all of the bolts & nut plates the first time I removed the inner fender and have had no problems with them since. On my 72 with Air, I had to remove the passenger compartment heating box to get to the heater core. As I recall (over 10 years ago) the stud/nut combo that hold the box in place are on the motor side of the firewall. Removing the inner fender allowed easy access to several of these studs/nuts. I don't think that I had to remove the fiberglass "suitcase" on the motor side, but may have. On Apr 9, 2005 11:36 AM, John Nasta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I finally bought a heater core for my 69, and it's my understanding that you > have to take the fender off to get to it. Is that correct? If so, would it > be easier to disconnect at the radiator support bushings and the 2 main > bolts at the back of each fender and take the whole nose off? I know that it > would require disconnecting headlight wiring, the battery, etc. but the > fender has so many bolts, and then I'd have to worry about lining it back > up. > > Thanks, > John Nasta > > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
