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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 04:59 PM
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Magic Aire Heater

I removed this "MAGIC AIRE" heater from a 1956 F-350, but I don't think it is correct. I put in a proper "Fresh Air" unit to replace it.

I think it might be a car heater, but it does have the extra oval tube on top of the plenum for defroster hoses? And the TEMP and CONTROL unit is for bolting on the bottom of a dash, like it could be for a truck dash or at least as a dealer installed option.

Any clues as to what model/year it might be it might be?


Magic Air Heater, unknown make and model

Blower spins a good speed on 6V.

Damper for top mounted oval defrost hoses

For underdash mounting with two 1/4" posts on top

Any clues as to what model/year it might be it might be?
 
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 07:24 PM
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Old Oct 25, 2021 | 08:53 AM
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Some others have guessed that. I have a 1952 Passenger Car FORD manual and it shows using a similar heater, but does not have the same Defroster diverter on top.

Maybe a FORD dealer option heater since all the controls, including the Blower push button switch, are integrated on the little control panel?

Any other ideas?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2021 | 11:26 AM
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Controls are from 50 Ford car, the heater was used in many Ford car models. 49-53

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Old Oct 26, 2021 | 11:32 AM
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Thanks Tom!
 
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