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Dodge68charger · 04-04-2020, 10:02 AM

Anyone Running One? Is It Too Loud..

Thinking About Smoothing Out My Firewall And Using One. I Live Up North So Not Too Worried About A/C. Thanks
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67swb72klb · 04-04-2020, 10:19 AM

There are some available search aftermarket heaters the street rod people probably use them the most.

Daron65 · 04-04-2020, 10:38 AM

I use one of the heaters from jegs. I was able to hook it up to the defrosters also. I like it. I will look for the link to the one I have.

Dodge68charger · 04-04-2020, 10:53 AM

Thanks Guys. Hate How Bulky The Factory One Looks.
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**lks dcvn** · 04-04-2020, 12:35 PM

When I get to the heater install on my 72 blazer - I'm going with an aftermarket one like this one from Vintage Air. My firewall is shaved so I can hide it under the dash and still have heat/defrost.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...HRX7CB6B&psc=1

Daron65 · 04-04-2020, 12:39 PM

This is the kit I used. The hoses connected directly to the defrost vents.

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/70601K/10002/-1

Dodge68charger · 04-04-2020, 01:50 PM

How Do The Controls Work?
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weim55 · 04-04-2020, 02:26 PM

How about a factory recirculation heater that came in 47 to 53 Chevy trucks? It’s a very simple unit dimensionally almost identical to those aftermarket units in above posts. When restored they are actually a pretty cool looking piece. For controls they use a simple hand valve for the flapper for the defroster control and a simple switch for the fan, that’s it.

Steve weim55 Colorado

Daron65 · 04-04-2020, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dodge68charger

How Do The Controls Work?
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It comes with a 3 position switch and bracket. NO holes need to be drilled in the dash.

weim55 · 04-05-2020, 10:27 PM

Look under projects and build for the thread: 67 C10 Green Gobblin. On the last page of the thread he installed a vintage air heater. Some good pics and information on the subject.

Steve weim55 Colorado

Dodge68charger · 04-06-2020, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weim55

Look under projects and build for the thread: 67 C10 Green Gobblin. On the last page of the thread he installed a vintage air heater. Some good pics and information on the subject.

Steve weim55 Colorado

Thank You Soo Much!! Doing The Switch Mod. Exactly What I Needed!! Thank You
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04-04-2020, 10:02 AM	#1
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 536	Compact Under Dash Heater? Anyone Running One? Is It Too Loud.. Thinking About Smoothing Out My Firewall And Using One. I Live Up North So Not Too Worried About A/C. Thanks Posted via Mobile Device

04-04-2020, 10:19 AM	#2
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Compact Under Dash Heater? There are some available search aftermarket heaters the street rod people probably use them the most. __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

04-04-2020, 10:38 AM	#3
Daron65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Monaca, PA Western PA Posts: 93	Re: Compact Under Dash Heater? I use one of the heaters from jegs. I was able to hook it up to the defrosters also. I like it. I will look for the link to the one I have. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C20, Blueprint 355. Holly Street Avenger 430HP. Turbo 350 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe. Stock. True survivor with 1 paint job 1953 Buick Special. GM 355. Just a good smooth engine.

04-04-2020, 12:35 PM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Compact Under Dash Heater? When I get to the heater install on my 72 blazer - I'm going with an aftermarket one like this one from Vintage Air. My firewall is shaved so I can hide it under the dash and still have heat/defrost. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...HRX7CB6B&psc=1

04-04-2020, 12:39 PM	#6
Daron65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Monaca, PA Western PA Posts: 93	Re: Compact Under Dash Heater? This is the kit I used. The hoses connected directly to the defrost vents. https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/70601K/10002/-1 __________________ 1971 Chevrolet C20, Blueprint 355. Holly Street Avenger 430HP. Turbo 350 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe. Stock. True survivor with 1 paint job 1953 Buick Special. GM 355. Just a good smooth engine.

04-04-2020, 10:53 AM	#4
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 536	Thanks Guys. Hate How Bulky The Factory One Looks. Posted via Mobile Device

04-04-2020, 01:50 PM	#7
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 536	Re: Compact Under Dash Heater? How Do The Controls Work? Posted via Mobile Device

04-04-2020, 02:26 PM	#8
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 916	Re: Compact Under Dash Heater? How about a factory recirculation heater that came in 47 to 53 Chevy trucks? It’s a very simple unit dimensionally almost identical to those aftermarket units in above posts. When restored they are actually a pretty cool looking piece. For controls they use a simple hand valve for the flapper for the defroster control and a simple switch for the fan, that’s it. Steve weim55 Colorado

04-05-2020, 10:27 PM	#10
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 916	Re: Compact Under Dash Heater? Look under projects and build for the thread: 67 C10 Green Gobblin. On the last page of the thread he installed a vintage air heater. Some good pics and information on the subject. Steve weim55 Colorado



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