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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 08:41 PM
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The gas tank is almost done. The next project is to get a heater in it. The only piece I currently have is a radiator with hot water in it. Since I need everything I am wondering if there are aftermarket units that would be a better option. does anyone have experience with aftermarket units. I'm in Alabama, so I don't need something that will melt steel. Just a good defroster that looks good.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 02:18 PM
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The only thing aftermarket I would think being offered today is a heater integrated with the new vintage a/c units (a complete HVAC system) that would give you dehumidified air for superior defrosting. Short of that, you'd as well find a factory heater, either a standard recirculating model, or the optional Magic Air® fresh air unit. They require locating a lot more parts, but are nice to have. There is one on eBay now, but I'm not sure how complete.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2016 | 07:34 PM
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If you have the heating unit, you can still buy a new heater core. If you search for it, I posted the part number a couple years ago.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 1960fordf350
If you have the heating unit, you can still buy a new heater core. If you search for it, I posted the part number a couple years ago.
I wish I did have the original unit. Thisn is what I was thinking about.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAR-AND-TRUCK-HEATER-12V-UNDER-DASH/252288286343?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3D25b1b67f5dba4f9aaf8c089b12d783e8%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D282067126870
 
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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 09:43 PM
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Complete heaters are on ebay all the time. $75 for the standard and about double that for the Magic-air. If you have a lot of humidity, you probably want the Magic-Air because it can pull outside air, the standard one doesn't.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 11:10 PM
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I have relatively complete standard heater/defroster that came out of my '58. PM me if you are interested. I'm sure it will need a new core.

 
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OOPS! Double post.
 

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