The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk Opinions wanted (heater related)

Mods, feel free to move this if I posted in wrong place. Anyway, the first thing I did with the '52 when I purchased it was throw the old aftermarket heater in the trash (well, actually the discard pile...ended up giving the original manufacturers label to a person in need). I then sourced all the parts for a correct fresh air 6v heater and related parts. Started straight away on the heater restoration and finished it before I even started on the rest of the truck.

Well, long story short is my goal for the truck quickly changed from 100% proper restoration to one that was more user friendly. This meant the addition of air conditioning and thus the Harrison heater would not be used. So, I have a fully restored 6v fresh air Harrison heater with rebuilt thermostat, control rod and knob as well as a NOS proper heater switch (in the original box). What to do with it all? Should I keep it and pass it along to any future owner. Or, should I make it available to someone here on Stovebolt? What would you do?

Hi David, do whatever your wallet allows. I was taught it is better to give than receive. Sale it at a price anyone can afford. By the way where were you when I needed one? Mtneermike

Same here Dave. Mine is a very painstakingly done 12 volt conversion that LOOKS exactly like its 6 volts. I will pass it on to the next owner since it will match the voltage of the truck. Since I am not at the AC stage yet, not TOTALLY sure that is where I am going, but it is a worthwhile conundrum.

Although I have converted my truck to 12v I am interested in any heater if one is available. However I really need defrosters because the air is so dry in Colorado.

Thanks

I just saw both kinds of stock heaters listed on Ebay last night. If you get a 6v one, you can convert it. The how-to is on my website. I am not willing to get rid of mine just yet.