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rdlackey · 10-03-2011, 12:12 PM

I have a 1957 deluxe heater that I am re-doing for my 1957 Cameo truck. My questions is this. What COLOR should the heater box and fan be and what is a good source for a rattle can spray paint that would be close?

I want it to appear as original as possible.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-03-2011, 01:20 PM

Not sure how perfect you need to be but I'd use a Rustoleum hammertone gray
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Knothead · 10-03-2011, 03:09 PM

The rustoleum Dan mentioned is what I used also. Well pleased with the color.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-03-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Knothead

The rustoleum Dan mentioned is what I used also. Well pleased with the color.

We likum peechures!

Daze57 · 10-04-2011, 04:00 AM

if ya really wanna play your cards right - look hard enough on the heater box and you should find a date of manufacture - you can highlight that in white - subtle but classic

Daze57 · 10-04-2011, 04:00 AM

dan you truck is really lookin nice --- very good work

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-04-2011, 11:35 AM

Oh thanks. I hardly get any time to work on it, then I get to it for a day or two and get frustrated when "stuff" gets in my way for another week or two.

Right now its blocked into my driveway by my camper and boat so I can't drive it. Besides the cluster is out of it and I can't start it with the oil line disconnected. So, I'm just piddling at it. Throwing more primer at it. Cleaning up the interior some, etc.

dicer · 10-08-2011, 03:43 AM

Jim Carter truck parts has the info and paint

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-08-2011, 11:57 AM

Hey lackey, whatever happened to our "Before" picture? You owe us one! lol

tmoble · 10-08-2011, 12:20 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441585

one of my pics shows the hammertone pretty good, but it's not green as it looks there.

rdlackey · 10-08-2011, 04:39 PM

here you go..."BEFORE"

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-08-2011, 10:40 PM

That doesn't look too bad. Is there any rust-through? Looks like you could just give it a nice sanding and rattle can it hammertone. I would. I'd prolly clear it too, but not sure if I'd use gloss or a semi gloss. I mean, you want your heater to look nice but do you really want to call attention to it?

rdlackey · 10-09-2011, 04:53 AM

no rust, whatsoever. I am excited about taking it apart an rebuilding it!

tmoble · 10-09-2011, 05:33 AM

here's a bunch of pics for you

http://s685.photobucket.com/albums/v...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

Daze57 · 10-09-2011, 12:37 PM

if i am not mistaken i think you are missin some pieces on your control valve

rdlackey · 10-10-2011, 05:06 AM

Daze57

Can you offer details about your comment?

rdlackey · 10-10-2011, 05:12 AM

Thanks for the pics TMOBILE!!!

Daze57 · 10-11-2011, 03:05 AM

rdlackey

if you look @ tmobles pictures - the black case pictures - it shows a complete water control valve . your whole bottom half is missing - its the part that opens and closes the water valve - i had the same thing when i took mine apart .- bought a new one from one of these vendors -cant remember the cost - but after replacment i had all he controls working correctly - compare the pics . will be glad to assist if ya need help.

rdlackey · 10-11-2011, 07:32 AM

DAZE57

Is this what you are referring to (Water control valve)? On mine, it is attached to the heater core "inside" the heater box. In this picture the control cable IS NOT connected at this time from the control lever.

Randy

OrrieG · 10-11-2011, 02:42 PM

Those are usually missing because direct replacements were hard to find. I had the same problem in the 80's and ended up getting a core that fit, modified the in/out hoses and put an inline control valve in place.

Daze57 · 10-12-2011, 02:46 AM

rdlackey

from lookin @ your earlier pictures i did not see the control valve - you do have all the parts then;and looks to be in pretty good shape .give it and the water hose a good lookin over ;make sure ya aint got no leaks .and lube your operating cables
those are really good heaters - and hard to find ! good luck on your build.

10-03-2011, 12:12 PM	#1
rdlackey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 123	1957 Deluxe Heater I have a 1957 deluxe heater that I am re-doing for my 1957 Cameo truck. My questions is this. What COLOR should the heater box and fan be and what is a good source for a rattle can spray paint that would be close? I want it to appear as original as possible. Thanks in advance for your replies.

10-03-2011, 01:20 PM	#2
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater Not sure how perfect you need to be but I'd use a Rustoleum hammertone gray Posted via Mobile Device

10-03-2011, 03:09 PM	#3
Knothead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 251	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater The rustoleum Dan mentioned is what I used also. Well pleased with the color.

10-04-2011, 04:00 AM	#5
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater if ya really wanna play your cards right - look hard enough on the heater box and you should find a date of manufacture - you can highlight that in white - subtle but classic

10-04-2011, 04:00 AM	#6
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater dan you truck is really lookin nice --- very good work

10-04-2011, 11:35 AM	#7
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater Oh thanks. I hardly get any time to work on it, then I get to it for a day or two and get frustrated when "stuff" gets in my way for another week or two. Right now its blocked into my driveway by my camper and boat so I can't drive it. Besides the cluster is out of it and I can't start it with the oil line disconnected. So, I'm just piddling at it. Throwing more primer at it. Cleaning up the interior some, etc.

10-08-2011, 03:43 AM	#8
dicer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 529	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater Jim Carter truck parts has the info and paint

10-08-2011, 11:57 AM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater Hey lackey, whatever happened to our "Before" picture? You owe us one! lol

10-08-2011, 12:20 PM	#10
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441585 one of my pics shows the hammertone pretty good, but it's not green as it looks there.

10-08-2011, 04:39 PM	#11
rdlackey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 123	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater here you go..."BEFORE" Attached Images

10-08-2011, 10:40 PM	#12
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater That doesn't look too bad. Is there any rust-through? Looks like you could just give it a nice sanding and rattle can it hammertone. I would. I'd prolly clear it too, but not sure if I'd use gloss or a semi gloss. I mean, you want your heater to look nice but do you really want to call attention to it?

10-09-2011, 04:53 AM	#13
rdlackey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 123	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater no rust, whatsoever. I am excited about taking it apart an rebuilding it!

10-09-2011, 05:33 AM	#14
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater here's a bunch of pics for you http://s685.photobucket.com/albums/v...cpZZ1QQtppZZ16

10-09-2011, 12:37 PM	#15
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater if i am not mistaken i think you are missin some pieces on your control valve

10-10-2011, 05:06 AM	#16
rdlackey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 123	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater Daze57 Can you offer details about your comment?



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10-10-2011, 05:12 AM	#17
rdlackey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 123	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater Thanks for the pics TMOBILE!!!

10-11-2011, 03:05 AM	#18
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater rdlackey if you look @ tmobles pictures - the black case pictures - it shows a complete water control valve . your whole bottom half is missing - its the part that opens and closes the water valve - i had the same thing when i took mine apart .- bought a new one from one of these vendors -cant remember the cost - but after replacment i had all he controls working correctly - compare the pics . will be glad to assist if ya need help.

10-11-2011, 07:32 AM	#19
rdlackey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 123	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater DAZE57 Is this what you are referring to (Water control valve)? On mine, it is attached to the heater core "inside" the heater box. In this picture the control cable IS NOT connected at this time from the control lever. Randy Attached Images

10-11-2011, 02:42 PM	#20
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater Those are usually missing because direct replacements were hard to find. I had the same problem in the 80's and ended up getting a core that fit, modified the in/out hoses and put an inline control valve in place. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-12-2011, 02:46 AM	#21
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1957 Deluxe Heater rdlackey from lookin @ your earlier pictures i did not see the control valve - you do have all the parts then;and looks to be in pretty good shape .give it and the water hose a good lookin over ;make sure ya aint got no leaks .and lube your operating cables those are really good heaters - and hard to find ! good luck on your build.

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