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JayChicago · 11-27-2022, 05:04 PM

Ray
Sorry, two other people already asked for it. Was mailed out yesterday to the first one to ask.

38Coupe
That "EA Ultra Deluxe" name plate is original to the heater. (attached with two tabs into two slots stamped in the case) No other markings on the heater to tell who made or sold it back in the day. Maybe these were made as a cheaper knock-off of the Ford authorized unit? And maybe even some Ford dealers installed these when the Ford Motor Company rep. wasn't looking?

rayfour · 11-27-2022, 06:04 PM

Ah.....too slow on the draw!

If I don't find one in a week or so, it will be Vintage Air.

Thanks.

CHuDWah · 11-27-2022, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JayChicago

That "EA Ultra Deluxe" name plate is original to the heater. (attached with two tabs into two slots stamped in the case) No other markings on the heater to tell who made or sold it back in the day. Maybe these were made as a cheaper knock-off of the Ford authorized unit? And maybe even some Ford dealers installed these when the Ford Motor Company rep. wasn't looking?

E. A Laboratories, Inc made aftermarket auto accessories. They also made at least one OEM part as they were one of the suppliers of Model A Ford horns. The heater in question is similar to 30s - 40s Ford so it could have been aftermarket or Ford-authorized.

Here's a link to their 1936 suit (and loss) against Tropic-Aire for patent infringement. It gives some details about heaters of the period.

https://www.leagle.com/decision/193660017fsupp5831462

rayfour · 11-28-2022, 06:07 PM

OK, one more try……

Does anyone have a heater that may fill my needs?

Thanks

1939mars · 11-28-2022, 09:54 PM

Hi there, my dad and I deal in hot air heaters that were original equipment installed either at the factory or by the dealer. The '42 models were carried over to '46, the last year hot air was offered. Private Message me if you are interested and I can see what our stock looks like - I can't say for sure if we have an entire system or not.

11-27-2022, 05:04 PM	#21
JayChicago Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 731	Re: Vintage Air Heater Ray Sorry, two other people already asked for it. Was mailed out yesterday to the first one to ask. 38Coupe That "EA Ultra Deluxe" name plate is original to the heater. (attached with two tabs into two slots stamped in the case) No other markings on the heater to tell who made or sold it back in the day. Maybe these were made as a cheaper knock-off of the Ford authorized unit? And maybe even some Ford dealers installed these when the Ford Motor Company rep. wasn't looking?

11-27-2022, 06:04 PM	#22
rayfour Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 12	Re: Vintage Air Heater Ah.....too slow on the draw! If I don't find one in a week or so, it will be Vintage Air. Thanks.

11-28-2022, 06:07 PM	#24
rayfour Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 12	Re: Vintage Air Heater OK, one more try…… Does anyone have a heater that may fill my needs? Thanks

11-28-2022, 09:54 PM	#25
1939mars Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Altadena, CA Posts: 127	Re: Vintage Air Heater Hi there, my dad and I deal in hot air heaters that were original equipment installed either at the factory or by the dealer. The '42 models were carried over to '46, the last year hot air was offered. Private Message me if you are interested and I can see what our stock looks like - I can't say for sure if we have an entire system or not.