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Ziegelsteinfaust 03-05-2026 12:43 PM

Universal heaters
 
I am building a 30 Model A for my dad, and it needs a heater so it can be driven in the freezing winters southern california is known for.

Any experience with these models. Or do any of you guys have a go to model???

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mar-hc-400012

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-117306

I preferential to the Maradyne for looks, and Flexilites for the diemensions.

farmall 03-05-2026 11:14 PM

Re: Universal heaters
 
None of those. I have used Red Dot and Heater Craft marine heaters in Jeeps.

https://www.fisheriessupply.com/cabi...dronic-heaters

raggedjim 03-06-2026 10:52 AM

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Man, I know they look cheesy but as long as you have the electrical supply capacity maybe something like this would work? I wouldn't want it in North Dakota and there would be some fab to do to get it to work but...

LockDoc 03-06-2026 12:31 PM

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I just got a 1930 Model A Pickup and have been reading about the exhaust manifold heaters. Quite a few testimonials about them working good. They have one that just sits on top of the exhaust manifold. No installation except for the small hole in the firewall to transfer the heat. Sounds like the way to go to me....

Ziegelsteinfaust 03-06-2026 04:18 PM

Re: Universal heaters
 
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Originally Posted by LockDoc (Post 9425318)
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I just got a 1930 Model A Pickup and have been reading about the exhaust manifold heaters. Quite a few testimonials about them working good. They have one that just sits on top of the exhaust manifold. No installation except for the small hole in the firewall to transfer the heat. Sounds like the way to go to me....

I have helped install those in the past, and they work quite well on a 50* morning.

But the car is getting an aluminum 4.6 2V V8 swap.

LS short box 03-06-2026 05:30 PM

Re: Universal heaters
 
I would go over to Speedway Motors and see what they have and the good or bad reviews.

LockDoc 03-06-2026 06:09 PM

Re: Universal heaters
 
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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust (Post 9425346)
I have helped install those in the past, and they work quite well on a 50* morning.

But the car is getting an aluminum 4.6 2V V8 swap.


Yup, That sure wouldn't work.... :(


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