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Offline 70GranCoupe

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Heater Duct Door Foam??
« on: March 10, 2006 - 05:56:29 AM »
I am working on restoring my heater ducts and when I removed the doors the original self adhesive foam disintegrated in my hand. Anyone have any advice on restoring these doors. Went to a local foam dealer dist. and they didn't have anything close. Should I just blast the doors and not worry about the foam? Is there a suitable substitute?
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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam??
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2006 - 06:30:49 AM »
You may want to ask Jules at http://www.julesdaddio.com/.  Someone in another thread recommended him and he restores heater boxes.  Also, Home Depot/Lowes sells weatherstripping foam with adhesive on one side.  It's not exact, but it'll work.
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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam??
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2006 - 11:27:37 AM »
That old foam just doesn't hold up to father time as mine did the same thing as your foam.  I would go home depot route as crcarch suggested.   :bigsmile:

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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam??
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2006 - 06:17:51 PM »
I used the thinest foam I could find at the craft store. Used spray on adhesive to hold it in place. So far so good, working on the 6th year now. Just another option.
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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam??
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2006 - 07:12:15 PM »
there's a guy on ebay selling kits, 35 for heat only(with fresh air box foam inc) & I think 52 for box with a/c, if I see the add again I will post the link, I need em all too! Rich.

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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam??
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2006 - 07:16:08 PM »
I found rolls of CLOSED CELL foam at the Ace hardware store and sheets of thin Closed Cell foam at the craft store Hobby Lobby :drunk:
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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam??
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2006 - 12:15:22 AM »
Here is the guy on Ebay that I bought mine from. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-E-Body-A-C-Heater-Box-Foam-Restoration-Kit-Cuda_W0QQitemZ8044950025QQcategoryZ33545QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It is a nice kit and everything fit well.  I did a total rebuild on my heater/AC box so it was nice to have everthing all in one kit. I think it was like $60 for the whole thing.
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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam??
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2006 - 07:10:45 AM »
thats the seller, they have a heat only kit too, 35 bucks!

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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam??
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2006 - 09:28:30 AM »
That is the same seller i got my heater only kit from. Nice product and great people to deal with. :thumbsup:
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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam??
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2006 - 12:52:44 PM »
Here is the guy on Ebay that I bought mine from. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-E-Body-A-C-Heater-Box-Foam-Restoration-Kit-Cuda_W0QQitemZ8044950025QQcategoryZ33545QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It is a nice kit and everything fit well.  I did a total rebuild on my heater/AC box so it was nice to have everthing all in one kit. I think it was like $60 for the whole thing.


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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam??
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2006 - 04:53:07 AM »
This kit looks awesome thanks for all the help guys, I never knew this kit even existed and I surf eBay all the time. I'll let you know what I think when I install it hopefully this weekend! Sean

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Re: Heater Duct Door Foam?? Past Sins
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2006 - 07:01:22 AM »
Well, I got one and it sure is a nice kit.  Pulled the box last night and realized that a past sin had come back to haunt me.
I've owned her since 1983.  In the fall of 85, I started getting the sweet smell and wet floorboards that only a busted heater core can give.  I spent an entire Saturday taking it out and installing a new one.  Even then the gaskets were already history.  So being in college with few $$'s, I got out the trusty silicone and sealed her up, including the seal to the firewall.  Fast forward 21 years and you've got a real mess on your hands. 33 year old fiberglass doesn't stand a chance against modern sealant and a strong arm.  Now, once I cut everything apart, I've got to reglass the box!  FUN, FUN, FUN!! :pullinghair:
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