Motorhed235
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10-04-21 07:45 AM - Post#2828473
I know the heat situation is terrible in these cars, is there any kind of electric heater that can be added? I am willing to upgrade alternator to handle of course. My son has his heart set on driving one daily as his first ride.
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Tony1963
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Loc: Orlando Florida
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10-05-21 03:13 PM - Post#2828570
In response to Motorhed235
The amount of power required to create a resistance heating grid is beyond what can be done off the shelf. It is also going to cost more than servicing the heater that was original to the vehicle.
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Motorhed235
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11-09-21 06:24 PM - Post#2830542
In response to Tony1963
ok, I'm trying to understand how the original heater works. the "doors" on the back of the pans on the bottom of the motor, what opens and closes them? I'm assuming they need closed to get heat? The heat & air knobs on the heater controls, do they push down toward the floor to turn the heat on?
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Tony1963
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11-10-21 02:26 PM - Post#2830583
In response to Motorhed235
http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,703775
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 gcrkfrd
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11-14-21 05:30 PM - Post#2830841
In response to Tony1963
I saw a Monza today, that had a Diesel heater installed. I think the name of the heater was Vevor. He said it came complete for about $140.
1952 Styleline Sedan, 62-235, Drum brakes, Manual steering, 2" Drop, 8-60 AC, Glass packs, Two Carbs, and a Cast Iron PowerGlide-
Way out behind the Old School
Half a Dozen in a Row, all it needs for Her to go.
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Tony1963
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11-22-21 02:17 PM - Post#2831279
In response to gcrkfrd
That means mounting a fuel tank for the diesel/kerosene somewhere and more fiddling.
I'd fix the factory system.
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gcrkfrd
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Age: 75
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11-23-21 09:15 PM - Post#2831365
In response to Tony1963
Those little heaters have the tank inside of them.
1952 Styleline Sedan, 62-235, Drum brakes, Manual steering, 2" Drop, 8-60 AC, Glass packs, Two Carbs, and a Cast Iron PowerGlide-
Way out behind the Old School
Half a Dozen in a Row, all it needs for Her to go.
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