heater switches or blank out

[JumboAMONGus]

i have a 56 military 1/2ton and it dont have heater switches has the blank out ,,i was wondering i found a heater unit to put in it ,but what did they have for a switch if it didnt come with the heater controls ? mine just had a on off switch hanging on the floor and i flip a lever on heater for defrost to heat ? and i looked in pics and googled and still never seen a heater on off switch ?

[dwcsr]

The factory "Deluxe " heater had a dash control with cables to operate the venting. Aftermarket units usually were manually operated with either a switch mounted under the dash or a switch mounted in the factory heater control blank

Post a picture of what you have.

[oldcouple]

This type was used as an aftermarket, clamps to bottom of dash,or you can drill a hole in the block off plate. Some types had a bulb inside that lit up when on. Under 20 bucks, do a google search for heater switch.

[oldcouple]

This type was used as an aftermarket, clamps to bottom of dash,or you can drill a hole in the block off plate. Some types had a bulb inside that lit up when on. Under 20 bucks, do a google search for heater switch.

The factory one is about 200 and you need the cables as well.

[OrrieG]

The standard heater had a single knob switch in the blank out plate. Deluxe had the three lever type.

[JumboAMONGus]

[JumboAMONGus]

the top pic is what the dash looks like now in my delete plate i didnt have a hole for a switch but i found a 55 panel at a junk yard and it has two switches on a factory plate that mounts between the vent knobs ,,im gonna get it tomarrow and i picked up a delux heater control from it yesturday , and it all works only missing one knob

[JumboAMONGus]

it looks dirty than it is not as bad pitted i havent cleaned it yet ,,,just wondering to leave factory or add the heater controls

[JumboAMONGus]

it was originally grey the inside i had the body guy paint it in primer so it would be ready for paint all i got wa a dp90 over coat that cost me 400 bucks hahhaa ..

[oldcouple]

I think I have some extra cables, will look if you are interested.

[oldcouple]

I think you can see the delux one in there, I have it converted for AC

[Russell Ashley]

Originally Posted by JumboAMONGus

the top pic is what the dash looks like now in my delete plate i didnt have a hole for a switch but i found a 55 panel at a junk yard and it has two switches on a factory plate that mounts between the vent knobs ,,im gonna get it tomarrow and i picked up a delux heater control from it yesturday , and it all works only missing one knob

You were lucky to score that deluxe heater control from a junkyard. You can get all of the parts to restore it. Those bring a good price on EBay.

[mknittle]

http://www.scribd.com/full/75817434?...ekaw0jyon6pa1h

page 29 go by the blue page numbers also parts for old ones

[azsnow]

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

You were lucky to score that deluxe heater control from a junkyard. You can get all of the parts to restore it. Those bring a good price on EBay.

You can get used ones that need restored pretty cheap. I have the original standard heater with the switch in the plate. If your interested, PM me.

[G&R's57GMC]

The Filling Station sells the levers,knobs, cables etc. check them out at http://www.fillingstation.com