I went and did it
#211
Plugs in.
Used some 14 or 16 gauge (fergit which) I had layin' around. It's thick enough I didn't have to put strength beads in it. Slapped some Dynamat on the interior and wallah it's as quiet as it was before.
I really need a shop. Cuttin' metal with a shear that's not bolted down sucks.
Used some 14 or 16 gauge (fergit which) I had layin' around. It's thick enough I didn't have to put strength beads in it. Slapped some Dynamat on the interior and wallah it's as quiet as it was before.
I really need a shop. Cuttin' metal with a shear that's not bolted down sucks.
#212
Just temporary while I work on rebuilding the factory air. This way I can take my time and do it right without feeling like I have to rush to get the truck back up running.
#213
Took the box apart today.
Heater core was pretty rusty inside. Lucky it wasn't leaking yet.
The rubber gasket around the core was in fairly decent shape.
Had to be pretty careful with it as not to rip it.
All the foam has to be replaced. I know a shop that has lots of different rubber products in sheets.
All in all not to bad.
Heater core was pretty rusty inside. Lucky it wasn't leaking yet.
The rubber gasket around the core was in fairly decent shape.
Had to be pretty careful with it as not to rip it.
All the foam has to be replaced. I know a shop that has lots of different rubber products in sheets.
All in all not to bad.
#214
Bought some rubbers sheets in different thicknesses and densities in order to replace the old seals and gaskets in the evaporator box.
Have messed with making new heater core surround gasket and replacing the old foam on the temp control door.
Also painting all the interior metal parts in order to keep rust at bay as long as possible.
Have messed with making new heater core surround gasket and replacing the old foam on the temp control door.
Also painting all the interior metal parts in order to keep rust at bay as long as possible.
#215
#216
It's a bit of a bitch as you would expect doing it with the front clip on.
You need to make all the room you can. In my case that meant taking the valve cover off on that side as well as the normal clearing of hoses etc. Don't forget to take the drain tube off on the bottom of the box.
Under the dash was not to bad, just don't force anything.
I'm glad I have a factory manual for reconnecting the vacuum lines. There's a very nice diagram.
You need to make all the room you can. In my case that meant taking the valve cover off on that side as well as the normal clearing of hoses etc. Don't forget to take the drain tube off on the bottom of the box.
Under the dash was not to bad, just don't force anything.
I'm glad I have a factory manual for reconnecting the vacuum lines. There's a very nice diagram.
#217
Got a little time to start putting the box back together.
Ended up making a frankenstein gasket to go around the heater core.
Made a new top and bottom (because the new core is shaped differently) and one side (on the mix door plenum side). Used the old angled outside piece and used contact cement (Weldwood) to bond them together.
Actually worked better than I thought it would. In order to aid fitting the whole set up back into the box I used a little white grease to help the foam rubber slide into the shell. It's a pretty damn tight fit.
I thought about finding an exact copy of the old heater core so I wouldn't have to make new gaskets but that old adventurous feeling got the better of me.
So I'll be a guinea pig.
Also straightened out the evaporator core with a blade and a fin rake purchased from Eastwood. Works pretty well.
I'll take it over and have it pressure checked before finishing up.
Ended up making a frankenstein gasket to go around the heater core.
Made a new top and bottom (because the new core is shaped differently) and one side (on the mix door plenum side). Used the old angled outside piece and used contact cement (Weldwood) to bond them together.
Actually worked better than I thought it would. In order to aid fitting the whole set up back into the box I used a little white grease to help the foam rubber slide into the shell. It's a pretty damn tight fit.
I thought about finding an exact copy of the old heater core so I wouldn't have to make new gaskets but that old adventurous feeling got the better of me.
So I'll be a guinea pig.
Also straightened out the evaporator core with a blade and a fin rake purchased from Eastwood. Works pretty well.
I'll take it over and have it pressure checked before finishing up.
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#220
I here ya Champ that Valleys is just to Hot for me... I want to hit the pool, but I just did a Chlorine shock treatment yesterday, and can't jump in until tomorrow... Of course I will be working... Can't a sucker get an even break? Well suck down a few cool ones while you catch the games....
#221
Well I finally had some time to get the AC/heater box finished.
I took the condenser and evaporator over to a guy I have been doing business with since high school. He has a little radiator and a/c shop and loves working on the older stuff that we all like. He doesn't mind applying new technology when it works better than the old stuff such as replacing old radiator cores with newer and more efficient fin/coil structure. But he says he is amazed at how well built many of the old parts are. Case in point is the condenser and evaporator off of my '74. He ordered in a couple of replacement pieces to look at them, then sent them back. In his opinion ( which I value ) it would be silly to replace pieces that are built so much better and already fit perfectly. Exactly what I wanted to hear. So he cleaned them out ( they were filthy inside ) pressure checked them, painted the condenser, and gave 'em back to me. Also picked me up a new dryer and expansion valve. Final bill $200.
So I got the parts home and put the box back together. Everything fits like a glove.
Checked the motor to make sure it's turning the right way.
BTW I set it up so that I can take it out at any time without pulling the box again.
And yes some will notice I am a chrome wh_re.
As a matter of fact the blower cover is being chromed also. I figured it will make a hell of a nice mirror over a brand new engine. I would have it on but the chromer polished the wrong side so he is redoing it.
Cutting out the new gaskets was pretty easy. A pair of scissors and a white pencil is all you need. I left them a little wide so that I could trim them when installed.
I probably need to put a filler gasket around the steel tray that mounts the deicer relay and motor wires as it has become a bit porous with time.
I took the condenser and evaporator over to a guy I have been doing business with since high school. He has a little radiator and a/c shop and loves working on the older stuff that we all like. He doesn't mind applying new technology when it works better than the old stuff such as replacing old radiator cores with newer and more efficient fin/coil structure. But he says he is amazed at how well built many of the old parts are. Case in point is the condenser and evaporator off of my '74. He ordered in a couple of replacement pieces to look at them, then sent them back. In his opinion ( which I value ) it would be silly to replace pieces that are built so much better and already fit perfectly. Exactly what I wanted to hear. So he cleaned them out ( they were filthy inside ) pressure checked them, painted the condenser, and gave 'em back to me. Also picked me up a new dryer and expansion valve. Final bill $200.
So I got the parts home and put the box back together. Everything fits like a glove.
Checked the motor to make sure it's turning the right way.
BTW I set it up so that I can take it out at any time without pulling the box again.
And yes some will notice I am a chrome wh_re.
As a matter of fact the blower cover is being chromed also. I figured it will make a hell of a nice mirror over a brand new engine. I would have it on but the chromer polished the wrong side so he is redoing it.
Cutting out the new gaskets was pretty easy. A pair of scissors and a white pencil is all you need. I left them a little wide so that I could trim them when installed.
I probably need to put a filler gasket around the steel tray that mounts the deicer relay and motor wires as it has become a bit porous with time.
#223
#224
Well as you guys know. We are always looking for parts.
When you find them, you have to buy them or be pissed that someone else did. I was heading up north for Thanksgiving and as it turns out I found some parts.
To make it all work I had to do a bit of driving and time arranging but everything worked out.
First, I found a great place for parts.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...oney-hole.html
But they didn't have the part that I needed to make my whole upgrade plan work. An NP 435 Four wheel drive version to mate to the NP 205 I already have.
However the truck gods were smiling down on me and one popped up on my Ebay search. Hot dog.
So this ended up being an expensive weekend but at least I have all my parts.
Had to drive all over NorCal but it was worth it. The 435 is perfect (at least at first check).
Picked up
A NP 435 4 wheel version
An entire '79 front end
Two bumpers and brackets
steering gear
all the cross members and mounts for the tranny/205
Two more drive shafts
many other little parts
Life is good
When you find them, you have to buy them or be pissed that someone else did. I was heading up north for Thanksgiving and as it turns out I found some parts.
To make it all work I had to do a bit of driving and time arranging but everything worked out.
First, I found a great place for parts.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...oney-hole.html
But they didn't have the part that I needed to make my whole upgrade plan work. An NP 435 Four wheel drive version to mate to the NP 205 I already have.
However the truck gods were smiling down on me and one popped up on my Ebay search. Hot dog.
So this ended up being an expensive weekend but at least I have all my parts.
Had to drive all over NorCal but it was worth it. The 435 is perfect (at least at first check).
Picked up
A NP 435 4 wheel version
An entire '79 front end
Two bumpers and brackets
steering gear
all the cross members and mounts for the tranny/205
Two more drive shafts
many other little parts
Life is good