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Baldeagle SR · 12-19-2013, 08:10 PM

What heater are you using? The aftermarket heaters seems pretty small to work very good. Thanks Rich

**mr48chev** · 12-19-2013, 08:16 PM

I think some of the aftermarket heaters like the ones Vintage air make might be more efficient than the original heaters ever were. The "Deluxe" heater in my truck never seemed to keep up when it really got cold out.

_Ogre · 12-22-2013, 12:42 AM

baldeagle lives in arizona, farting in the cab would probably defrost the windshield
i drove my original 58 truck in -10*f with the defrost on full and had a 3'' circle to look out of on each side.
in my panel i had a propane heater placed on the floor in between my legs, pointed at my feet.
and yes, the vintage air heater will run you out of the cab on my truk
it will also frost your toes in 105*f heat

**mr48chev** · 12-22-2013, 02:39 AM

Vintage air heater link http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...0Air%20Heaters

I'd want the one with defroster/defogger unless you want to rig a hose on it on your own. From experience the defroster is as or more important in these trucks than the actual heater. You can wear a pair of insulated coveralls but the windshield will frost over if you don't have a flow of warm air past it.

S10Fan · 12-22-2013, 07:15 AM

I have this one..... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-640/overview/

I picked up mine used so I didn't pay anywhere near that price.

The heater works great. For a defroster I built a plenum off the front with PVC pipe and used swimming pool filter hose for vent plumbing. Between the heater and defroster vents a small turbo style fan was added to boost output. I've often wondered if small computer style fans (many are 12 volt) would work to increase airflow to the vents.

The defroster doesn't work like the one in my 80 C-10, but it gets the job done. The quickest fastest defroster is the sheet of plastic I throw over the cab at night. LOL.

magicoolbus · 12-22-2013, 10:32 AM

Ogre, FYI: Arizona is not just all desert. Lakeside is 6000' and has a similar climate to Denver.
My VA in my 57 heats very well. It is the sure fit series a/c with heat unit. I have had my truck all over AZ and I had a place in Linden AZ for several years. The A/C was quite nice in the summers, but the heater was a blessing in the winter. One of the best things I did tho was to put in new weather stripping to seal up the cab.

Baldeagle SR · 12-22-2013, 11:41 AM

It is 17% this morning here in AZ up in the mountains . I think I need a heater more than a air con. The heater from summit looks pretty good VA the hole unit sure would be nice.
I appreciate the input Thanks Guys
my build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

Stepside Jim · 12-22-2013, 02:24 PM

Also was concerned about having a defroster/heater. I didn't get anything with the truck.
I got one from Classic parts, it came with defrost hose and the adapters that attach to the defrost outlets under the dash for the 57 truck.

The heater hose outlets are higher than original so I don't think you can use it if you keep the battery in the original location on the firewall.

I wanted it mounted as high as possible which meant I had to shorten the depth of the glove box, I have a center counsel to keep stuff in.

Anyway, here is the Classic parts heater.

12-19-2013, 08:10 PM	#1
Baldeagle SR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lakeside Ariz Posts: 445	Heater What heater are you using? The aftermarket heaters seems pretty small to work very good. Thanks Rich

12-19-2013, 08:16 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Heater I think some of the aftermarket heaters like the ones Vintage air make might be more efficient than the original heaters ever were. The "Deluxe" heater in my truck never seemed to keep up when it really got cold out. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-22-2013, 12:42 AM	#3
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Heater baldeagle lives in arizona, farting in the cab would probably defrost the windshield i drove my original 58 truck in -10f with the defrost on full and had a 3'' circle to look out of on each side. in my panel i had a propane heater placed on the floor in between my legs, pointed at my feet. and yes, the vintage air heater will run you out of the cab on my truk it will also frost your toes in 105f heat __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

12-22-2013, 02:39 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Heater Vintage air heater link http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...0Air%20Heaters I'd want the one with defroster/defogger unless you want to rig a hose on it on your own. From experience the defroster is as or more important in these trucks than the actual heater. You can wear a pair of insulated coveralls but the windshield will frost over if you don't have a flow of warm air past it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-22-2013, 07:15 AM	#5
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Heater I have this one..... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-640/overview/ I picked up mine used so I didn't pay anywhere near that price. The heater works great. For a defroster I built a plenum off the front with PVC pipe and used swimming pool filter hose for vent plumbing. Between the heater and defroster vents a small turbo style fan was added to boost output. I've often wondered if small computer style fans (many are 12 volt) would work to increase airflow to the vents. The defroster doesn't work like the one in my 80 C-10, but it gets the job done. The quickest fastest defroster is the sheet of plastic I throw over the cab at night. LOL. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

12-22-2013, 10:32 AM	#6
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: Heater Ogre, FYI: Arizona is not just all desert. Lakeside is 6000' and has a similar climate to Denver. My VA in my 57 heats very well. It is the sure fit series a/c with heat unit. I have had my truck all over AZ and I had a place in Linden AZ for several years. The A/C was quite nice in the summers, but the heater was a blessing in the winter. One of the best things I did tho was to put in new weather stripping to seal up the cab. __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5

12-22-2013, 11:41 AM	#7
Baldeagle SR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lakeside Ariz Posts: 445	Re: Heater It is 17% this morning here in AZ up in the mountains . I think I need a heater more than a air con. The heater from summit looks pretty good VA the hole unit sure would be nice. I appreciate the input Thanks Guys my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

12-22-2013, 02:24 PM	#8
Stepside Jim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Salem Mo Posts: 665	Re: Heater Also was concerned about having a defroster/heater. I didn't get anything with the truck. I got one from Classic parts, it came with defrost hose and the adapters that attach to the defrost outlets under the dash for the 57 truck. The heater hose outlets are higher than original so I don't think you can use it if you keep the battery in the original location on the firewall. I wanted it mounted as high as possible which meant I had to shorten the depth of the glove box, I have a center counsel to keep stuff in. Anyway, here is the Classic parts heater. Attached Images



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