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ford41 · 06-09-2018, 08:00 PM

Does anyone know how the under seat heater, which was a factory supplied option, was configured? I have never seen any factory installation documentation on how it was installed, particularly the supply and return hoses and their routing underneath the car.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Ken/Alabama · 06-09-2018, 09:43 PM

The only under seat heater I've dealt with first hand was on a 47 Lincoln . Supply hose came from the drivers side head down the frame to the drivers side unit. The outlet crossed over to the passenger side via a hose under the seat then the outlet from the passenger heater back up the frame to the water pump fitting on the passenger side. Never seen a Ford with under seat heater.

Kube · 06-09-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ford41

Does anyone know how the under seat heater, which was a factory supplied option, was configured? I have never seen any factory installation documentation on how it was installed, particularly the supply and return hoses and their routing underneath the car.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Ford? Not in 1940 and I highly doubt in '41 either.

fordwife · 06-09-2018, 11:13 PM

Back in 1947, my dad bought a brand new Ford with a Motorola under seat heater, a dealer option. It was quite troublesome and while on a trip, in the winter, it quit and he had a dealer yank it out and install a south wind heater.

ford41 · 06-10-2018, 10:54 AM

Thanks to all who replied and thanks for the hose routing information. That's what I love about this hobby, you learn something new everyday.

Ford Chassis Parts and Price List, Published May, 1941

Page 284.

Heater-hot water-rear compartment. (Under seat type) 11A, 19A Year-41

Part number: 11A-18467

blucar · 06-11-2018, 10:40 AM

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Under seat hot water heaters were very common in the GM built cars. My dad bought a new '40 Chevy 2dr sdn that had the under seat heater, that car was so warm and comfortable.
We took a trip from So Cal to Salt Lake for Xmas 1940, us kids were so warm and comfy in the back seat.. In 1942 we moved to SLC. The '40 was worth twice what dad payed for it, $1,600. vs $850. so dad sold the Chevy. He bought a '34 Ford 4dr sdn, no heater, we almost froze to death in that Ford. Unfortunately/fortunately dad lost control of the Ford on an icy road, the car rolled several times in cushioning snow, no one was hurt, the Ford was a total.

06-09-2018, 08:00 PM	#1
ford41 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 133	1940/41 Under Seat Heater Installation Does anyone know how the under seat heater, which was a factory supplied option, was configured? I have never seen any factory installation documentation on how it was installed, particularly the supply and return hoses and their routing underneath the car. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

06-09-2018, 09:43 PM	#2
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,260	Re: 1940/41 Under Seat Heater Installation The only under seat heater I've dealt with first hand was on a 47 Lincoln . Supply hose came from the drivers side head down the frame to the drivers side unit. The outlet crossed over to the passenger side via a hose under the seat then the outlet from the passenger heater back up the frame to the water pump fitting on the passenger side. Never seen a Ford with under seat heater.

06-09-2018, 11:13 PM	#4
fordwife Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 287	Re: 1940/41 Under Seat Heater Installation Back in 1947, my dad bought a brand new Ford with a Motorola under seat heater, a dealer option. It was quite troublesome and while on a trip, in the winter, it quit and he had a dealer yank it out and install a south wind heater.

06-10-2018, 10:54 AM	#5
ford41 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 133	Re: 1940/41 Under Seat Heater Installation Thanks to all who replied and thanks for the hose routing information. That's what I love about this hobby, you learn something new everyday. Ford Chassis Parts and Price List, Published May, 1941 Page 284. Heater-hot water-rear compartment. (Under seat type) 11A, 19A Year-41 Part number: 11A-18467

06-11-2018, 10:40 AM	#6
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: 1940/41 Under Seat Heater Installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Under seat hot water heaters were very common in the GM built cars. My dad bought a new '40 Chevy 2dr sdn that had the under seat heater, that car was so warm and comfortable. We took a trip from So Cal to Salt Lake for Xmas 1940, us kids were so warm and comfy in the back seat.. In 1942 we moved to SLC. The '40 was worth twice what dad payed for it, $1,600. vs $850. so dad sold the Chevy. He bought a '34 Ford 4dr sdn, no heater, we almost froze to death in that Ford. Unfortunately/fortunately dad lost control of the Ford on an icy road, the car rolled several times in cushioning snow, no one was hurt, the Ford was a total. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe