Well, it looks as though I know have what should be a perfect opportunity to install the American Graffiti AC delete cover I purchased a year or so ago: The right inner and outer fender must be removed from my '72 Skylark for repairs. So, access to the entire R/H firewall will be a breeze. The only down side I can see is that I may not have much time to install it (the car will be in a restoration shop), so I want to be prepared for possible glitches, modifications, etc. That's where you guys who've installed one come in.... - Did you run into any problems with the installation? - Did it fit, or did it have to be modified? - Did the fastener holes line up? - How about the fan motor installation? The instructions specify use of silicone to seal it against the firewall, but I think I'm going to use the original type putty to seal it (so it can be removed to service the heater motor or core, if necessary). Any help, tips or precautions you can give me will be greatly appreciated. As always, thanks in advance...
I bought one for my pops 70 gs and i used it in my 67 impala and it worked out perrect now i owe my pops a cover...
Hey dan are you going to the pontiac buick olds show in el toro i think on jan 28 at the hooters restaurant
Dan, they usually don't line up with all the holes, so take a drill and bits. Mostly, the underside. Measure twice, cut once is good advice with this piece. Blower was not a problem, but if you are still going to use your heater and blower, you need to cut a hole for your relay and install it in the new delete box. No big deal, but just something you will need to do. You might want to paint it before you install also. I got some window rope caulk seal from Home Depot to put between firewall and my box. Ours has been on for several years and has been perfect. Good luck.
3M Strip Caulk is really close to the OEM sealer. It costs a bit more than the window rope caulk that carmantx mentioned, though. Both will work well and are WAY preferable to the silicone RTV that the manufacturer suggests. Be gentle with your old evaporator housing and associated parts when removing them, then offer them up for sale if they are usable. Many (old?) guys like me are looking for those parts now, to replace the ones we butchered out of cars "back in the day". :TU:
Thanks you guys. Pontiac, Buick, Olds car show at El Too? Sounds good, especially the Hooters part. No can do, though. My Buick will be undergoing repairs of the damage it incurred at the last Buick car show I attended (believe it or not). Funny thing... Every time I hear "El Tore" I first think of MCAS El Toro, the former air base I was stationed at from late '62 until August, 1965. Man, how times have changed.
I bought my last box at my local Federated Auto Parts store, but I'm sure availability varies from store to store. Any automotive "paint" store will have it, as it's an auto body type product.
