The Ford Barn

swo4rd · 01-30-2019, 09:56 PM

Well, i've been looking for a Ford Charcoal Heater for the interior of cars...I heard that two sisters had one for their Fordor in Beckly WVa...but did not see it...doe anyone have one or have you seen one or do you have photos of one?

Kurt in NJ · 01-30-2019, 10:03 PM

i remember something like a footrest that some coals were put into, not a Ford thing, just genaric

Y-Blockhead · 01-30-2019, 10:18 PM

I have seen those on ebay from time to time. I almost bought one just for display. Wouldn't think they would be too safe in a enclosed car.

Gary WA · 01-30-2019, 10:29 PM

The Clarke Heaters had foot warmers charcoal back early mid 1900's.

Y-Blockhead · 01-31-2019, 12:07 AM

Is this the kind you were looking for? On ebay now. https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-FOO...0eZT:rk:2:pf:0 Looks like there are 4 or 5 more.

Brad in Germany · 01-31-2019, 01:23 AM

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You could put this "Ford Charcoal Heater" in your car to heat things up.....though kind of a fire hazard, as well as a carbon monoxide hazard

Brad in Maryland with a bad idea

eagle · 01-31-2019, 08:01 AM

The type posted in #5 ive seen a lot of at swap meets. Usually sell for up to $10. Fill the little drawer with embers out of the coal or wood stove. Would produce quite a bit of heat.

jwilliams81 · 01-31-2019, 10:49 AM

Are you thinking like this one:

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2016/0...give-off-heat/

30 Closed Cab PU · 01-31-2019, 11:01 AM

Thought I read somewhere that Henry was the 1st to commercialize charcoal. Something about it was to make a profit of the byproducts of producing the T/A?

Brad in Germany · 01-31-2019, 01:35 PM

According to the text on the side of the bag, these Ford briquets can be used for "charcoal heaters" as well:

Brad in frozen, MD

rfitzpatrick · 01-31-2019, 02:08 PM

Check your P.M's -- I found one $29.95
Good Luck

swo4rd · 05-14-2020, 08:51 AM

Thanks guys...i bought one on ebay...put it into the inventory of parts and now cannot find it...lol

Dean Lemoine · 05-14-2020, 12:39 PM

Mikes had a one for sale a while back, don't know if they still have it though

Joe K · 05-14-2020, 03:11 PM

Ford had a deal going with Kingsford (Kingsford Charcoal)

https://www.kingsford.com/country/about-us/

Joe K

The Master Cylinder · 05-14-2020, 06:25 PM

There is one on ebay right now https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINT-ANTIQU...S/373041678268

Not mine...

30 Closed Cab PU · 05-15-2020, 11:13 AM

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Nevermind

burner31 · 05-16-2020, 10:38 AM

We have one in the Model T, I'll get you a pic when I get out there

01-30-2019, 09:56 PM	#1
swo4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Posts: 364	Model A Charcoal Heaters Well, i've been looking for a Ford Charcoal Heater for the interior of cars...I heard that two sisters had one for their Fordor in Beckly WVa...but did not see it...doe anyone have one or have you seen one or do you have photos of one?

01-30-2019, 10:03 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,155	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters i remember something like a footrest that some coals were put into, not a Ford thing, just genaric

01-30-2019, 10:18 PM	#3
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,840	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters I have seen those on ebay from time to time. I almost bought one just for display. Wouldn't think they would be too safe in a enclosed car. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 01-31-2019 at 12:10 AM.

01-30-2019, 10:29 PM	#4
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,098	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters The Clarke Heaters had foot warmers charcoal back early mid 1900's. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

01-31-2019, 08:01 AM	#7
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters The type posted in #5 ive seen a lot of at swap meets. Usually sell for up to $10. Fill the little drawer with embers out of the coal or wood stove. Would produce quite a bit of heat. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."

01-31-2019, 12:07 AM	#5
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,840	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters Is this the kind you were looking for? On ebay now. https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-FOO...0eZT:rk:2:pf:0 Looks like there are 4 or 5 more.

01-31-2019, 10:49 AM	#8
jwilliams81 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 418	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters Are you thinking like this one: https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2016/0...give-off-heat/ __________________ 1931 Murray Town Sedan. Black body with Apple Green pin stripe. 1923 Model T Touring with electric start. Low radiator Cincinnati, Ohio

01-31-2019, 11:01 AM	#9
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters Thought I read somewhere that Henry was the 1st to commercialize charcoal. Something about it was to make a profit of the byproducts of producing the T/A?

01-31-2019, 02:08 PM	#11
rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 550	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters Check your P.M's -- I found one $29.95 Good Luck

05-14-2020, 08:51 AM	#12
swo4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Posts: 364	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters Thanks guys...i bought one on ebay...put it into the inventory of parts and now cannot find it...lol

05-14-2020, 12:39 PM	#13
Dean Lemoine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Dahlonega, Ga Posts: 251	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters Mikes had a one for sale a while back, don't know if they still have it though

05-14-2020, 03:11 PM	#14
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters Ford had a deal going with Kingsford (Kingsford Charcoal) https://www.kingsford.com/country/about-us/ Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

05-14-2020, 06:25 PM	#15
The Master Cylinder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 878	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters There is one on ebay right now https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINT-ANTIQU...S/373041678268 Not mine... __________________ The Master Cylinder Enjoying life at the beach in SoCal...

05-15-2020, 11:13 AM	#16
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters ---- Nevermind

05-16-2020, 10:38 AM	#17
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Model A Charcoal Heaters We have one in the Model T, I'll get you a pic when I get out there __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

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