For you 1966 & maybe 1967 B-Body owners

[thebankerstoy]

As many of you know, I'm getting ready to do a major interior restoration on my 1966 Coronet 500 2 door hardtop, so I have been doing LOTS of research on all of the parts involved on doing this project.  I have found that even though I have a 1966 factory parts book and a service manual for this car, along with many other referance materials and web sites to look at, this task has STILL been a real challange trying to figure out the logic used on listing parts in the parts book! 

One of the area's that has proven to be a pain in the A$$ to figure out is all of the a/c and heater parts and pieces, as there is ALOT of differences between cars WITH and WITHOUT factory air conditioning. Another set back has been trying to figure out WHY they call some of these parts the names they do, such as calling a/c vents  "spot coolers" and instead of calling a/c and heater ducts as such, they call them "tubes", or "hoses"  I have also found that while SOME of the parts are listed in both the a/c section (group #24) and the heater section (group #1) MOST are NOT and some have DIFFERENT part numbers depending on if your car has factory air or not. 

Anyway, since there seamed to be alot of interest on my thread in the "off topic" section about the very hard to find underdash mounted defroster nozzles for the 1966-1967 B-Body cars, I thought that I would share some other related information that I've found out about part names and part numbers for additional a/c and heater parts. The following information is correct for 1966 WL,  WH, WP model Coronet's and RL, RH,RP model Belverere's and Satellite's and the WP Chargers. MOST of these parts will interchange with the same 1967 models, but I will check that out a little later after I have time to check out the new 1967 model year parts book on CD-ROM that I just bought. I can also post all of the underhoos a/c line part numbers if anybody needs them.

If any of you 1966 model year A or C-Body owners would like this information for your cars, please let me know and I will post it as time permits.

Richard

1966 R MODELS - BELVEDERE and SATELLITE  and 1966 W MODELS - Coronet and 1966 CHARGER
(all models, including hardtops, 2 & 4 door sedans, covertibles and station wagons  unless otherwise noted)

Part #2631545 - W MODELS ONLY - Instrument panel mounted a/c & heater control switch hoses with connector

Part #2631547 -  R MODELS ONLY - Instrument panel mounted a/c & heater control switch hoses with connector

Part #2837103 - W & R MODELS - Instrument panel mounted "spot cooler", (a/c vent) hose, right side, hose length is 15 1/2 inches long, hose outside diameter is 2 1/2 inches

Part #2837117 - W & R MODELS - Instrument panel mounted "spot cooler" (a/c vent) hose WITH adapter, left side, hose length is 13 1/2 inches long, hose outside diameter is 3 1/8 inches

Part #2837461 - W $ R MODELS - Instrument panel mounted "spot cooler" (a/c vent) hose WITHOUT adapter, left side, hose length is 17 inches long, hose outside diameter is 3 1/8 inches

Part #2607677 - W $ R MODELS - instrument panel mounted defroster nozzle to heater box hoses, right and left side,hose length is 15 1/2 inches, hose outside diameter is 2 1/4 inches

[thebankerstoy]

a few more related parts. Section numbers given below are for you folks who have access to a factory 1966 parts book and want to double check these part numbers for your applications.

Richard

Part #2607782 - section #24-28-24 - W MODELS ONLY - tube, lower instrument panel mounted center a/c air outlet housing duct work, includes black plastic adapter on one end. (see part #2607033 and 2607037 listed below for this adapter by itself)

Part #2607781 - section #24-28-24 - R MODELS ONLY - tube, lower instrument panel mounted center a/c air outlet housing duct work, includes black plastic adapter on one end. (see part #2607033 and 2607037 listed below for this adapter by itself)

Part #2607037 - section #24-28-80 - W MODELS ONLY - adapter, lower instrument panel mounted center a/c air outlet, black plastic duct work adapter. (no duct work included) Used with part #2607782 listed above.

Part #2607033 - section #24-28-80 - R MODELS ONLY - adapter, lower instrument panel mounted center a/c air outlet, black plastic duct work adapter. (no duct work included) Used with part #2607781 listed above

Part #2607142 - section #24-28-78 - W MODELS ONLY - louver, lower instrument panel mounted center a/c air outlet, includes chrome twin air outlet housing (louvers are black plastic and the housing is chrome plated pot metal)

Part #2607140 - section #24-28-78 - R MODELS ONLY - louver, lower instrument panel mounted center a/c air outlet, includes chrome twin air outlet housing (louvers are black plastic and the housing is chrome plated pot metal)

Part #2607176 - section #24-28-387 - FOR W AND R MODELS - spot cooler, lower instrument panel left AND right side a/c air outlets.These spot cooler assemblies have several different parts involved with them, including the black plastic louvers, the chrome plated pot metal housings, the operating handles, shaft and shaft mounted air deflector door assemblies. If you can find these at an NOS dealer, I'm not sure if you will get the complete assembly, or everything minus the operating handle, as the operating handle is listed as a separate part number in the parts book. (see listing below)

Part #2607517 - section #24-28-403 - FOR W AND R MODELS - handle, left AND right side, spot cooler operating handles. (chrome platedpot metal) Used on part number 2607176 listed above.

Part #2521384 - section #24-28-405 - FOR W AN R MODELS - connector, spot cooler, right side only.

[IL.DART340- 4SP]

Richard thanks for info. There is a lot of 68 parts that work also for 66-67 factory air cars. I as you know have a 66 318 poly a/c car and 68 Charger's with a 318 are the same part #s for the  underhood a/c lines and other heater, a/c parts also interchange. I looked for ever for the correct part #  5 push button a/c heater control unit and found out later that many different part #s would interchange. I did buy the correct # NOS one before I found out this at a cost of $250.00 ouch I have all of the a/c stuff for under the hood and it is correct for a 68 Charger with a 318 with a/c 

[thebankerstoy]

Richard thanks for info. There is a lot of 68 parts that work also for 66-67 factory air cars. I as you know have a 66 318 poly a/c car and 68 Charger's with a 318 are the same part #s for the  underhood a/c lines and other heater, a/c parts also interchange. I looked for ever for the correct part #  5 push button a/c heater control unit and found out later that many different part #s would interchange. I did buy the correct # NOS one before I found out this at a cost of $250.00 ouch I have all of the a/c stuff for under the hood and it is correct for a 68 Charger with a 318 with a/c 

Yes sir, the master vacuum a/c  and heater control switch you speak of for the 1966 model year cars is part #2587564. I bought an nos one for my Coronet back in 2002 from Central Jersey Motor Parts for $250.00 plus shipping. I searched all over the country and in Canada also and they were the only source that had them, so I paid the price. I also bought a brand new one from a local Dodge dealership here in Phoenix that same year under part #3896790 and was told by a good friend of mine who worked at the parts counter at that dealership, that the new part was interchangeable with the original part, but I have heard in the past that even though the original and the newer parts look identical on the outside, they may have some internal differences that could cause problems, so I will use the original nos part and save the newer part as a back-up piece. I am also looking for the five part set of the push buttons with the chrome shells that attach to the above mentioned vacuum switch. I'm looking for either nos, or excellent used condition and are listed under part #2631640 for "defrost", part #2631641 for "heat", part #2631642 for "a/c", part #2631643 for"max a/c" and part #2631644 for "off". I have a couple of sets of these in "driver quality", but I'd LOVE to find an nos set!   

I do know that some of the 66-69 B-Body cars use the same actuator valves to open and close various heater, a/c. and defroster doors and that other misc a/c and heater parts are the same even though they are listed under different part numbers depending on the model year of the car, but with the prices of these older nos parts getting higher and higher every day, I'm going to try and use the correct part numbered parts on my car whenever possible you know?

By the way, have I mentioned to you lately how TOTALLY AWESOME your Charger is?   

Richard

[IL.DART340- 4SP]

Thanks for the kind remarks about the charger. Richard that is the exact place I got my NOS part from and was the same price real nice people to deal with. As you mentioned is why I used the NOS part on my car. Have you heard any progress on the defroster vents?

[thebankerstoy]

Thanks for the kind remarks about the charger. Richard that is the exact place I got my NOS part from and was the same price real nice people to deal with. As you mentioned is why I used the NOS part on my car. Have you heard any progress on the defroster vents?

Last time I heard, he was working on the mold to make the passenger side nozzle and then was going to start the same process for the drivers side nozzle. I can't wait to see them, as while I have an nos passenger side nozzle, I really need a better drivers side unit, as the best one I have has had one of the ears repaired and since those parts are located on the back side of the instrument panel, they need to be installed first so all of the surrounding parts can be fit in around them. I will let you know as soon as I hear anymore on them. 

By the way, I have a reproduction printed copy of the 1966 model year parts book and an official reproduction copy of the 1967 model year parts book on CD-ROM, so if you ever need help on part numbers, please let me know and I will help you out in any way that I can ok? 

Richard

[IL.DART340- 4SP]

Thank You I still need to pull my heater core out and rebuild it or get new from classic air. I have left out my glove box liner to give me more room and to replace the pass. side defroster vent.

[thebankerstoy]

I just bought a brand new heater core for my 66 Coronet from a great company located in Graham TX called AMC Imports. Don't let the company's name fool you though, as they carry many reproduction a/c and heater parts made to the same standards as used on the original parts that were supplied to Chrysler when our cars were new.

My car is a factory a/c equipped car, so it has the related (and much different) a/c heater core than the heater core that was used on the non a/c equipped cars. The factory part number for the a/c equipped cars is 2521117 and the related AMC Imports part number is 4511. I also bought a brand new reproduction a/c expansion valve from them under part number 904-227. I bought the heater core from them via ebay and bought the expansion valve via a phone call to them directly. I have been talking with J. W. Paschal and he has been VERY helpful and knows his stuff when it comes to a/c and heater systems. If you would like to contact them, here is all of thier contact information. By the way, if you would like to see a picture of my new heater core and expansion valve, let me know and I will unpack them and take some digital photo's for you.

Richard

AMC Imports
1040 E. 4th Street
Graham, Texas 76450

1-800-900-9560
J. W. Paschal

[IL.DART340- 4SP]

Thank you for passing on info.  I have a new condenser, filter-dryer, heater control valve, lines and hoses, rebuilt compressor and the expansion valve so all I need is to rebuild or replace the heater core and evaporator and heater plenum. Getting close hopefully I will get everything up and running this year. Only thing I'm not sure about is the heater valve I have never taken one off so I hope after seeing how it comes out I can get the new one in correctly. Have you ever done one any tips would be great?

[thebankerstoy]

I have never rebuilt a heater box either, so like you, this one will be my first one also. There are several different valves involved in the a/c and heater system, so are you talking about the water valve and it's mounting bracket that's located inside the heater box and is connected up to the heater core as shown in my diagram below? (part is circled in red pen) This part is located in the parts book in section #24-01-36, and is part #2521240.

Richard

PS My photo is most likely to small for you to read easily, so if you can't enlarge the photo on your end, let me know and I can e-mail you a larger sized picture. 

[IL.DART340- 4SP]

Richard the one on the firewall under the hood.