Weird Accessory Manifold
 

I came into possession of this manifold heater along with a load of 30's Ford stuff. I can find one reference to it on the internet as a 1930's Ford V8 accessory heater, but that guy wasn't sure. Has anyone seen anything like this so I can positively identify it?

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...2&d=1777682293

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...3&d=1777682293

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That’s reminiscent of what a Volkswagen bug uses for a heater.

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that is a heat exchanger for a ford hot air heater,usually the first thing to rot out from age. looks to be in good cond.

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Yes part of Ford hot air heater it is the heat exchanger.

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1940 Ford, at least what remains of it. Scrap metal at this point.

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I can't identify the exact year, but you have the heat exchanger for a Ford hot air heater system. The other missing components are a tube-scoop which ducted air from near the radiator down to the intake and the ductwork and vents which take the hot air from the heater into the car.
Not many people want to install this on their cars today, but it still is a neat old Ford part. I would not scrap it. I'm sure someone might want it.

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It IS 1939 / 1940. It has been cut and truth be told is pretty much worthless.
I'd tried to sell NOS with zero interest at a low ($25) starting bid / no reserve.

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Thanks, that helps a lot.

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It's kind of sad but the reality hurts at times... lots of this stuff just isn't worth much, if anything, these days.
Tried selling a NOS exchanger for a '37 truck a couple of weeks ago. Same thing... $25 starting bid, no reserve and zero interest.
Set it out for the metal scrap guys just yesterday.

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Ya, I have trouble scraping out stuff, but I have to force myself. I've got barns full of car parts I'm trying to clear out. Moving this one to the scrap pile. If anyone wants it for free, they can come pick it up in SE Michigan (Petersburg).