Spent some time on all these Magic Air related parts . All heaters were taken apart , media blasted , epoxy primered and painted . New rubber grommets installed on the middle case , motors were tested and heater cores were pressure tested . Have some more at the media blasters along with some fresh air tubes . One heater is going to our friend in Brazil - Alex and one is owed to Rich in Wash. state . Have 5 in inventory along with some restored fresh air tubes . More heaters and fresh air tubes when I get a large load back from the media blasters .

 

Heckuva collection you've built. Looks good! You forgot to mention the heater to kick panel boots or collars. On a side note: did you ever get the e-brake cable boots cast? I still need them.

 

Brad , am thinking almost everyone on FTE is aware that '51 & '52 heater boots are reproduced by firstrider . They will fit '51 FORD & MERC trucks equipped with Magic Air heaters as well as the '52 style will fit FORD F-1 & up trucks with Magic Air heaters . Also have plenty of fresh air tubes restored and available .Have a few '48 -'50 fresh air tubes .Making the '51 adapter ring is quite basic . Any one with simple fab skills could make one . Have a couple of minor moulding items to figure out and will star making the e-brake cable boots .With any luck at all will have them made end of summer .Will keep you posted and post pics when completed . Later , Denny

 

I was just giving you a hard time... I'm always looking forward to your latest creations. Keep up the good work! It's a huge benefit to the hobby.

 

Are those sitting on a hospital bed?

 

Are those sitting on a hospital bed?[/quote]
Not a hospital bed but an exam room gurney . My buddy and I were doing some remodel work in a doctors office at the same time they were replacing old doc. office furnishings .They were going to throw it away so I said throw it my way . It is all stainless and has hydraulic system to raise and lower . Makes it very nice & easy to work on and load & unload furniture from the work van .Has large wheels and opposite corners lock.It is very handy to have around the shop .

 

Retrieved all these parts back from the media blasters fri eve.Sat morn .was epoxy primer day. Have all the fresh air tubes in gloss black and am working on repairing any holes ( some were large ) in 3 air tubes and some rot in a few heater cases .1st pic is all parts in clean , bare metal . AHH!! Happines is clean metal !!

 

IF these were in the 53's i got one in my new project. SURE i will be putting in a AC UNIT.

 

A few fresh air tube parts completed . Mid tubes and elbows.