The Ford Barn

moonshine runner · 12-24-2013, 12:55 PM

Here's a couple of photos of my recent project. I restored the non-standard heater in my 47 Super Deluxe.

Now the next phase is to fabricate a way to attach PVC to the blower housing, and install the defroster hoses.

Restored Heater 001.jpg
Restored Heater 002.jpg

Oh, I am still working on the handle for the door in front. This heater had a side door in both sides, and pieces of sheet metal were cut and welded into the openings, and filled with body filler.

The heater was then painted with hammered paint. I don't know why the Mfg of the heater thought so many doors were needed. Once the front door is closed, a lot of air volume comes out of the blower housing, so I think I will do a decent job of defrosting once I get the hoses attached.

Kevin

packyusmc · 12-24-2013, 01:46 PM

That's pretty neat. You really did a nice job on the restoration of the heater.

moonshine runner · 12-24-2013, 02:03 PM

Thanks Packy!

Kevin

D. Jones · 12-24-2013, 06:25 PM

That must have been a reasonably popular heater, I have the same one in my 1945 1/2 ton. It works well in my pickup, but it may be a bit small in a full size car. With all the built in fresh air openings the truck is a bit breezy so my feet will get cold if I don't open the drivers side heater door.

Mike B · 12-24-2013, 06:54 PM

Is that paint from a spray can?...sure looks nice!

johnny · 12-24-2013, 08:03 PM

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I have the same heater in my 46 woodie .I was polishing the small stainless moulding ,the buffer caught it ,grabbed it from me, and twisted it into a cork screw .You would'nd have an extra moulding would you ? johnny

Barlea · 12-24-2013, 10:01 PM

That's a Mopar heater, they have a big core in a "U" shape and worked really well up here in the Great White North in Chryslers and Dodges, and I've seen a few in Fords, too. ..B.

moonshine runner · 12-24-2013, 10:20 PM

Thanks everyone. Mike B, yeah I used Rustoleum Hammered paint that we got at Home Depot. It really turned out good. Johnny, no I don't have anything extra for this heater.

Barlea,

I thought it was a Mopar heater from others I've seen on Ebay. one of the pipes on the heater core had a slight crease in it but I took it apart to have the core checked.

While I had it all apart, I decided to bead blast the heater and make it look nice.

Kevin

12-24-2013, 12:55 PM	#1
moonshine runner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Webb City, Missouri Posts: 349	Restored Heater Here's a couple of photos of my recent project. I restored the non-standard heater in my 47 Super Deluxe. Now the next phase is to fabricate a way to attach PVC to the blower housing, and install the defroster hoses. Restored Heater 001.jpg Restored Heater 002.jpg Oh, I am still working on the handle for the door in front. This heater had a side door in both sides, and pieces of sheet metal were cut and welded into the openings, and filled with body filler. The heater was then painted with hammered paint. I don't know why the Mfg of the heater thought so many doors were needed. Once the front door is closed, a lot of air volume comes out of the blower housing, so I think I will do a decent job of defrosting once I get the hoses attached. Kevin

12-24-2013, 01:46 PM	#2
packyusmc Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 64	Re: Restored Heater That's pretty neat. You really did a nice job on the restoration of the heater.

12-24-2013, 02:03 PM	#3
moonshine runner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Webb City, Missouri Posts: 349	Re: Restored Heater Thanks Packy! Kevin

12-24-2013, 06:25 PM	#4
D. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 514	Re: Restored Heater That must have been a reasonably popular heater, I have the same one in my 1945 1/2 ton. It works well in my pickup, but it may be a bit small in a full size car. With all the built in fresh air openings the truck is a bit breezy so my feet will get cold if I don't open the drivers side heater door.

12-24-2013, 06:54 PM	#5
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: Restored Heater Is that paint from a spray can?...sure looks nice!

12-24-2013, 08:03 PM	#6
johnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: London On, Can. Posts: 377	Re: Restored Heater Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have the same heater in my 46 woodie .I was polishing the small stainless moulding ,the buffer caught it ,grabbed it from me, and twisted it into a cork screw .You would'nd have an extra moulding would you ? johnny

12-24-2013, 10:01 PM	#7
Barlea Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Central Alberta Posts: 441	Re: Restored Heater That's a Mopar heater, they have a big core in a "U" shape and worked really well up here in the Great White North in Chryslers and Dodges, and I've seen a few in Fords, too. ..B.

12-24-2013, 10:20 PM	#8
moonshine runner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Webb City, Missouri Posts: 349	Re: Restored Heater Thanks everyone. Mike B, yeah I used Rustoleum Hammered paint that we got at Home Depot. It really turned out good. Johnny, no I don't have anything extra for this heater. Barlea, I thought it was a Mopar heater from others I've seen on Ebay. one of the pipes on the heater core had a slight crease in it but I took it apart to have the core checked. While I had it all apart, I decided to bead blast the heater and make it look nice. Kevin