Deanoko Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 We've had a nice 58 2Dr Delray from new. It sports the deluxe heater. At one point there was a thin rubber molded hose that connected the metal heater core shroud, under the dash, to a metal loop suspended over the heater control valve on the inner firewall. I believe it was meant to try to modulate heat, but was probably not much good for that task. I am interested in re-creating this bit, but only have a vague idea of the fairly complex shape it had. I don't think it is being made, but would love to see photos of one "in situ". The heater core end was a bell shape with a lip internal to the metal hole keeping it in place, then necking down to a tube with a couple bends to snake it down to the control valve. It was quite thin flexible rubber and probably suffered a quick death in most cases. Any help appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Try the factory parts manual to see what the hose should look like. They usually have exploded-view diagrams that can be quite helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 Yes! In the assembly manual there is a drawing which shows what it basically looks like snd provides a part number: 3751677 It even specifies the amount of lubricant to apply to the heater core shroud end and the type and quantity of cement to use on the other end. I just need to find a way to fabricate one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanoko Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 It is NLA and doesn't even show in part number books. That same number later became a piece of a Malibu sunroof, which wasn't helpful. I see on Chevy forums that others are looking too, so if I could do a cad drawing or something I could take to a 3d printer, maybe I could make one by dipping that as a smaller solid (buck) piece into that rubber tool handle dip and peel it off. Thinking "out loud" here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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