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47 flatbed · 10-01-2011, 06:16 PM

Well after working all day in the rain yesterday and temps in the 40's the truck ride home was a bit chilly. I got a heater with my truck but like the rest of it, a wired mess. I have located a switch and defrost panel from local junk yard that happened to have a 47 truck there. I guess i need to know if I'am missing peices for defrost. The vents are still in truck just need connected to I think the piece missing for defrost control. I can't figure where defrost cable connects to now. Hope these pictures will help. Thanks Fall is on the way!

Cecil/WV · 10-01-2011, 06:44 PM

It looks like there needs to be an adapter that would go on the square outlet on the back of the heater that would convert to the round dual hose connectors. That adapter would have a cable controlled flap to control air flow.

47 flatbed · 10-01-2011, 08:44 PM

Now is this adapter something that I will have to hunt for or is it something that is a catalog piece. Haven't really done much research yet, truck has given me a rough time this summer haven't driven her much

jim1932 · 10-01-2011, 09:05 PM

I am in touch with the heater time comment. I have the one out of my car stripped and ready for paint. It isn't period correct; but heat is heat....

alanwoodieman · 10-01-2011, 09:31 PM

the hot water heater you have is not correct as supplied by Ford, the switch/choke panel is an original piece. I have a heater that was supplied by ford for years 41-48 cars and 41-47 trucks it has three doorstwo on the top and one longer oe on the bottom that I will be using in my 41 truck. I will take apicture of it and try to post for you to see.

47 flatbed · 10-01-2011, 09:33 PM

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I second that I was really lucky to have the one that came with my truck just need a couple parts now. and time

jim1932 · 10-01-2011, 09:36 PM

Mine is a montgomery ward heater. Not trying to win awards, just stay warm. The holes for it were already in the car so I am not damaging anything by putting it back in. If I go to a show I will yank it out first.

51 MERC-CT · 10-02-2011, 06:41 AM

Word of advise (take it or leave it). Check it for leaks. Would be a shame to get it installed and then find out that it leaks. Happened to someone I know.

Henry/Kokomo · 10-02-2011, 06:52 AM

Your local radiator shop can flush and test the core (and repair as necessary) Mine cost $20 last fall. Good insurance against leaks AND, by being clean, it will put out more heat. FWIW

51 MERC-CT · 10-02-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 47 flatbed

Now is this adapter something that I will have to hunt for or is it something that is a catalog piece. Haven't really done much research yet, truck has given me a rough time this summer haven't driven her much

If you can't find one most likely you'l have to fabricate a square to round adapter. This is one method. The dim's are for illustration only.

47 flatbed · 10-02-2011, 07:42 AM

Thanks everyone. I plan to tear it down today take core to the rad. shop that repaired our radiator and head to napa to get the 12v motor monday. Is it true about reverse operation? My heater switch will light up is that some thing that is common for this switch? I would like to get some new knobs to match the rest of dash, but it looks like 39 color but what do I know.lol

jim1932 · 10-02-2011, 10:26 AM

Fortunately for me (or maybe unfortunately because it probably doesn't throw much heat), mine is not a true core. It goes in and comes right back out in the same spot. The fins just radiate the heat from the one section where the pipes are. With all that copper I cant imagine what one would cost these days. It is heavy.

Henry/Kokomo · 10-02-2011, 11:57 AM

47 flatbead - The stock switch lights up to indicate an "on" condition - either direction. No light = off.

FL&WVMIKE · 10-02-2011, 12:27 PM

Speaking of Ford Truck Heaters, I just picked up two F-1 heaters, that I have been working on. These are 12v, two speed. Does anyone know what years are they for ?
Also, does anyone have a diagram, as to where the duct-work fits in. Where does the heated air go when it exits the duct work on the heaters ?
Thank you,
MIKE

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47 flatbed · 10-03-2011, 06:59 PM

Alright now wonder if I can conver the stock switch to 12v without too much problem. Got the heater torn down and soaking to get all the crud off. I guess this heater is a rare aftermarket heater. One sold on epay for over 500. love this old school stuff.

10-01-2011, 06:44 PM	#2
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: Time to get heater in truck It looks like there needs to be an adapter that would go on the square outlet on the back of the heater that would convert to the round dual hose connectors. That adapter would have a cable controlled flap to control air flow.

10-01-2011, 08:44 PM	#3
47 flatbed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 419	Re: Time to get heater in truck Now is this adapter something that I will have to hunt for or is it something that is a catalog piece. Haven't really done much research yet, truck has given me a rough time this summer haven't driven her much

10-01-2011, 09:31 PM	#5
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,985	Re: Time to get heater in truck the hot water heater you have is not correct as supplied by Ford, the switch/choke panel is an original piece. I have a heater that was supplied by ford for years 41-48 cars and 41-47 trucks it has three doorstwo on the top and one longer oe on the bottom that I will be using in my 41 truck. I will take apicture of it and try to post for you to see.

10-01-2011, 09:33 PM	#6
47 flatbed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 419	Re: Time to get heater in truck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I second that I was really lucky to have the one that came with my truck just need a couple parts now. and time

10-01-2011, 09:36 PM	#7
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,794	Re: Time to get heater in truck Mine is a montgomery ward heater. Not trying to win awards, just stay warm. The holes for it were already in the car so I am not damaging anything by putting it back in. If I go to a show I will yank it out first.

10-02-2011, 06:41 AM	#8
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Time to get heater in truck Word of advise (take it or leave it). Check it for leaks. Would be a shame to get it installed and then find out that it leaks. Happened to someone I know.

10-02-2011, 06:52 AM	#9
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Time to get heater in truck Your local radiator shop can flush and test the core (and repair as necessary) Mine cost $20 last fall. Good insurance against leaks AND, by being clean, it will put out more heat. FWIW

10-02-2011, 07:42 AM	#11
47 flatbed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 419	Re: Time to get heater in truck Thanks everyone. I plan to tear it down today take core to the rad. shop that repaired our radiator and head to napa to get the 12v motor monday. Is it true about reverse operation? My heater switch will light up is that some thing that is common for this switch? I would like to get some new knobs to match the rest of dash, but it looks like 39 color but what do I know.lol

10-02-2011, 11:57 AM	#13
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Time to get heater in truck 47 flatbead - The stock switch lights up to indicate an "on" condition - either direction. No light = off.

10-03-2011, 06:59 PM	#15
47 flatbed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 419	Re: Time to get heater in truck Alright now wonder if I can conver the stock switch to 12v without too much problem. Got the heater torn down and soaking to get all the crud off. I guess this heater is a rare aftermarket heater. One sold on epay for over 500. love this old school stuff.