Heater Ideas
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Heater Ideas
What are people using for a heater in their truck? I have a small Vintage Air unit that I was planning on using, but if there is anything that will look somewhat stock I would rather have that.
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
I'm using a small 12V box heater made by the Hupp company in my 48. I've had it for years so I don't remember where I got it. It has a door in the front which can be opened for more heat and holes on the sides where defroster duct hoses can be attached. You can buy a small box heater from places like JC Whitney and others for around 75 bucks. These are the same heaters you used to buy from them for $29.95...inflation is a bitc.... 
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I too would be very interested in knowing what most people are using for heaters as well.
Are most people using their stock/original heater and finding them adequate? (Particularly people in the northern states/Cda. Knowing somebody in Calif is using their stock heater doesn't really seem to be that resounding an endorsement (if you know what i mean).....
Are most people using their stock/original heater and finding them adequate? (Particularly people in the northern states/Cda. Knowing somebody in Calif is using their stock heater doesn't really seem to be that resounding an endorsement (if you know what i mean).....
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From: clinton,tn
my truck came factory without a heater. the factory knockouts have never been knocked out. the man i bought it from had one from a older gmc put in it. they trilled out there own holes. it still works and say's gmc on the front.panel that has doors that open for heat with a motor for heat and one for defrost.he had the truck for 35 years.and never changed the plug wires. still run's great.but i am going to change them during restore.
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From: Kiruna, Sweden
Hi!
I live in Sweden and use my truck all the year around. Sometimes it´s very cold and I use the original fresh air heater. It´s very good and the temerature in the cab is fantastic for an old truck like this. I was thinking of using an extra ford recirc. heater and place it under the seat but it was not necessary. I do use some extra insulation in the roof and under the carpet(about ½ inch thick) and have door panels which makes it warmer in the cab.
Good luck!!!
Mats Nilsson, Kiruna Sweden
I live in Sweden and use my truck all the year around. Sometimes it´s very cold and I use the original fresh air heater. It´s very good and the temerature in the cab is fantastic for an old truck like this. I was thinking of using an extra ford recirc. heater and place it under the seat but it was not necessary. I do use some extra insulation in the roof and under the carpet(about ½ inch thick) and have door panels which makes it warmer in the cab.
Good luck!!!
Mats Nilsson, Kiruna Sweden
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Fergie,
still using the original heater. I took it apart, cleaned it up, had a electronics teacher at my school look at teh blower motor. I painted it, put it back together and it is great. Two winters ago it was so hot I had to turn it off or open windows, then I replaced my thermostat which was not working and now not as hot but still good enough.
abe
still using the original heater. I took it apart, cleaned it up, had a electronics teacher at my school look at teh blower motor. I painted it, put it back together and it is great. Two winters ago it was so hot I had to turn it off or open windows, then I replaced my thermostat which was not working and now not as hot but still good enough.
abe
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I have a fresh air heater, just put in a new motor (12v), but now my heater core is leaking. I am sure it can be repaired, but has anyone found a reasonably priced replacement. My measurements (for the heater core) are 2 1/2 x 9 x 6 1/2. I looked at similar years both cars and trucks and the closest I have seen is a 65 mustang, slightly smaller with shorter inlet/outlets.
It's good to hear that it works well, it gets cold in Minot ND!
It's good to hear that it works well, it gets cold in Minot ND!
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From: Stoney Point, Ontario
Mine's a fresh air heater, the name of which, I'm sure, was on the missing plate over the end of the blower motor shaft. It's identical to the ones discused here a few months ago, something Aire, I think. Anyway, it uses just the factory knockouts and works well with no interference from me.
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From: Deridder, LA
Have the original and just finished cleaning and painting mines...have to knock-out the holes and run the lines....hopefully I won't need it in HELLPASO, TX this winter...usually around the 45-60s during the winter months.... :-)
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I have an original fresh air heater for mine.
I got it from a nieghbors parts truck and completely sand blasted it inside and out . I then painted it inside and out using crinkle paint on the outside. The motor was the wrong unit for this heater. It was a 12v unit but it rotated the wrong way! I bought a replacement (permanent magnet) motor from National Auto Parts for about $50. I also had to resolder the core to fix a leak. (It holds 20 PSI now).
After sandblasting and painting it now looks brand new. I'm going to use it until I do the complete restoration...then I'm going to replace it with an Antique/Vintage Air etc system.
If you can find one of these fresh air heaters I would go that way. I really like the fresh air heater over the recirculating model.
Cheers,
Rick
I got it from a nieghbors parts truck and completely sand blasted it inside and out . I then painted it inside and out using crinkle paint on the outside. The motor was the wrong unit for this heater. It was a 12v unit but it rotated the wrong way! I bought a replacement (permanent magnet) motor from National Auto Parts for about $50. I also had to resolder the core to fix a leak. (It holds 20 PSI now).
After sandblasting and painting it now looks brand new. I'm going to use it until I do the complete restoration...then I'm going to replace it with an Antique/Vintage Air etc system.
If you can find one of these fresh air heaters I would go that way. I really like the fresh air heater over the recirculating model.
Cheers,
Rick
Originally Posted by 1954blueoval
What are people using for a heater in their truck? I have a small Vintage Air unit that I was planning on using, but if there is anything that will look somewhat stock I would rather have that.
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Originally Posted by Brian_B
No clue. I have not picked up the truck yet, but here is what is in it. They guy says it works, but how well? Guess I will find out soon enough.
Anyone know what it is and if its factory?
Anyone know what it is and if its factory?
Look at my gallery to see mine after I painted it.
abe