GM A Body ??

Jim Kaekel · 10-27-2010, 02:21 PM

Yes and yes. I removed the original heater box on my "A"-body Olds and used it as a template to make a replacement out of flat aluminum sheet. There are even company's that are selling these, BMR out of Florida, if I recall.

Wade_Owens · 10-27-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Kaekel

There are even company's that are selling these, BMR out of Florida, if I recall.

Yep, Call Joe Kubiak, he'll fix you up!

Wade O

FSA1673 · 10-27-2010, 06:23 PM

Thanks for the replies. It seemed to me like there is some weight there that could be used elsewhere.

FSA1673 · 10-29-2010, 09:58 AM

I received this response from NHRA. Just thought I would share the information.

On page 9.10 of the current NHRA rule book under Street Equipment it states " The following are not required and may be removed: emission controls; windshield-wiper blades, arms and motor; heater/air conditioning and associated plumbing (controls must remain in dash; see INSTRUMENTS); ......". On page 9.11 under Instruments it states " Full stock dashboard, including instruments, fresh-air ducts, and controls, must be retained. ......"

So to answer your question, you can do #1, the Heater Blower motor and #2, Heater housing on the firewall but not #3, Inside heater housing and associated ductwork.

thanks for asking,

Ryck Campbell
NHRA, Northeast Division Technical Director Tech Line: 315-335-8295, Mon & Thur 7 - 9 pm

10-29-2010, 09:58 AM	#4
FSA1673 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: GM A Body ?? I received this response from NHRA. Just thought I would share the information. On page 9.10 of the current NHRA rule book under Street Equipment it states " The following are not required and may be removed: emission controls; windshield-wiper blades, arms and motor; heater/air conditioning and associated plumbing (controls must remain in dash; see INSTRUMENTS); ......". On page 9.11 under Instruments it states " Full stock dashboard, including instruments, fresh-air ducts, and controls, must be retained. ......" So to answer your question, you can do #1, the Heater Blower motor and #2, Heater housing on the firewall but not #3, Inside heater housing and associated ductwork. thanks for asking, Ryck Campbell NHRA, Northeast Division Technical Director Tech Line: 315-335-8295, Mon & Thur 7 - 9 pm

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10-27-2010, 02:21 PM	#1
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: GM A Body ?? Yes and yes. I removed the original heater box on my "A"-body Olds and used it as a template to make a replacement out of flat aluminum sheet. There are even company's that are selling these, BMR out of Florida, if I recall. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

10-27-2010, 06:23 PM	#3
FSA1673 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 83 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: GM A Body ?? Thanks for the replies. It seemed to me like there is some weight there that could be used elsewhere.