[jjstahl3]

I have a 64 chevelle with heat only, no air, for the first time since I have owned the car I tried the heat, it seemed to work fine. Later that day the car started to smell like fish? Looking under the dash coolant was pouring our the exhast opening as I went around corners. I have a new radiator and hoses, upon looking under the hood the heater blower cable had fallen off? Where do I start? It looks like I would have to remove the entire right fender just to get the cover off the heater core?

Thanks

 

[YenkoChevelle69]

The pass side inner fender will need to come off to get the heater box off. Sounds like the heater core is bad, which is inside the heater box.

 

[jjstahl3]

I assume the hood also, drain the radiator, etc thanks

Do you know the best place to buy a replacement

 

[dirtrocker]

Replaced the heater core in my 65 without removing the inner fender, but mine has AC so not the same. I'd think non-ac would be easier.

Ordered a heater core from NAPA, came in wrong. In a pinch Advance auto parts came up with one for me.

fyi: ratchet wrenches made the whole job alot easier. Might wanna invest in a set.

Good luck!!

 

[EddieC67ss]

Don't have to remove fender well.

 

[136679ss]

Replaced the heater core in my 65 without removing the inner fender, but mine has AC so not the same. I'd think non-ac would be easier.

Ordered a heater core from NAPA, came in wrong. In a pinch Advance auto parts came up with one for me.

fyi: ratchet wrenches made the whole job alot easier. Might wanna invest in a set.

Good luck!!

Absolutely, the non-AC cars are easier, pain in the ass either way though, definately your heater core though. Jason.

 

[JJ'65]

Was no need to remove fender, etc. on my non-AC '65 either. Check ends of hoses (remove carefully; easy to damage core pipes) maybe just tighten clamps or slice off 1/2" or so and reinstall. I use new hoses if replacing the core. Good luck.

My $0.02