Hi All, I need to replace the blower motor on my 68 skylark with a manual AC system. I know what the manual says i.e., remove fender and skirt as an assy, disconnect the hood hinge, loosen or remove bumper, remove the ac lines etc etc ad nauseum. Anyone know of any shortcuts? Can the fender be separated from the skirt and lifted off by itself? Alternatively, has anyone cut an access hole in the inner fender (skirt)? I understand that was an accepted practice and that GM even had a repair kit for the procedure but lacking a template to cut the hole, I'd be reluctiant to start hacking away at a perfectly good front fender skirt. Thanks Tonino
Thank you for the reply. Hate to be the new dummy on the block, but where do I find "post 7"?? Tonino
He means for you to click on the thread he posted, and look at post #7. I myself have had to replace the heater core twice. I've taken the hood, fender and inner fender well off to do it. Korrie-note that the link renders a "404 File Not Found" error.
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.p...eplacing-my-heater-core&highlight=heater core This link should work, sorry about that.
YiKES!! Just went through the whole thread on replacing the heater core as suggested. Lots of great tips in there. Re. my issue w/the blower motor, what I got out of all that was it was the lesser of two evils to just make a cut-out in the inner fender to get at the blower's mounting bolts and either make a complete cutout then flange it put it back in with sealer and screws (for latter removal if necessary) or make a 300 degree cut, fold it back then fold it back in and seal it off. Before I commit to that, however, will make the rounds of a couple of friendly custom body shops here in town to see if the body work pros have devised a shortcut to easily get in there without dismantling half the right side of the car. Thanks guys Tonino
