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Offline eastcan

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Heater Box Rebuild
« on: November 14, 2010 - 09:03:06 PM »
I'm trying to rebuild the heater box for my 74 Challenger.  I'll tried making new foam gaskets for the baffles, however I can't seem to get the foam to stick to the metal.  Anybody have any suggestions??




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Re: Heater Box Rebuild
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2010 - 09:39:31 PM »
Use a good spray on adhesive like 3M or equivilant, clean the metal surface, spray both the foam and metal and when tacky attach the foam.  It will work. PK
« Last Edit: November 16, 2010 - 09:48:35 PM by Skunkworks Challenger »
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Re: Heater Box Rebuild
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2010 - 08:47:53 PM »
Thanks.  I'll gve it a try!

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Re: Heater Box Rebuild
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2010 - 11:10:59 PM »
3M77 or equivalent should work for you

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Re: Heater Box Rebuild
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2010 - 09:02:27 PM »
I tried the cheaper hardware store brand, but what sprays out was too thin viscosity.  It soaked into the foam and turned the foam into a solid block, total waste of time.  3M is the only way to go.
Phil