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My heater -- anybody have this one #1216246 05/06/2017 10:51 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 87 Illinois, USA K Kilted54 'Bolter
Kilted54 'Bolter K Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 87 Illinois, USA	1954 3100, converted to 12 volt- heater fan was not just wondering if anybody can recognize it before I pull it out to see what is wrong https://goo.gl/photos/eaKQtVRrR3GuDxux7 https://goo.gl/photos/fmn1TnanR3ZBpwTE7 The fan directly behind the box, picture taken from floor looking up https://goo.gl/photos/RZsqepkHfM6zPwqy9 1954 Std Cab 3100 w/ 2 spare Engines IL 1954 three window 3100

Re: My heater -- anybody have this one Kilted54 #1216289 05/07/2017 3:31 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah B Brad Allen 'Bolter
Brad Allen 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah	It is an aftermarket heater (not sure exactly which brand). There were numerous options available back then, Firestone, B.F. Goodrich, Arvin, Montgomery-Wards (Sears), etc. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8377841188/in/album-72157631868452754/ The two standard heaters available from GM in '54 were versions of these. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8129448404/in/album-72157631868452754/ The 53-55 1st Series Air-Flow differs in that they have a door as shown here. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8129313579/in/album-72157631868452754/ 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: My heater -- anybody have this one Kilted54 #1216297 05/07/2017 4:03 AM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 87 Illinois, USA K Kilted54 'Bolter
Kilted54 'Bolter K Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 87 Illinois, USA	Nice info, thanks. I like the heater as it is funky and weird and will not be driving in the snow... Down the road when I yank that puppy out, I will have to let people know. 1954 Std Cab 3100 w/ 2 spare Engines IL 1954 three window 3100

Re: My heater -- anybody have this one Kilted54 #1216308 05/07/2017 5:18 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah B Brad Allen 'Bolter
Brad Allen 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah	If you find the info somewhere on the unit please post it as a follow-up. 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: My heater -- anybody have this one Kilted54 #1216341 05/07/2017 3:56 PM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 74 Marietta, Georgia D dh53 'Bolter
dh53 'Bolter D Joined: May 2010 Posts: 74 Marietta, Georgia	I have one just like it that I pulled out of a parts truck. Well, just a bit more crusty than yours. I apologize in advance for using photobucket. I need to switch to something else. http://s1003.photobucket.com/user/callmedh/library/other%20heater

Re: My heater -- anybody have this one Kilted54 #1216379 05/07/2017 9:29 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah B Brad Allen 'Bolter
Brad Allen 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah	Crusty is very accurate... 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: My heater -- anybody have this one dh53 #1216766 05/10/2017 9:34 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 87 Illinois, USA K Kilted54 'Bolter
Kilted54 'Bolter K Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 87 Illinois, USA	Thanks for posting the crusty heater... Now I have an idea of what I will be digging into without digging into it! 1954 Std Cab 3100 w/ 2 spare Engines IL 1954 three window 3100

Re: My heater -- anybody have this one Kilted54 #1217092 05/13/2017 2:18 PM
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 74 Marietta, Georgia D dh53 'Bolter
dh53 'Bolter D Joined: May 2010 Posts: 74 Marietta, Georgia	if you want more pictures let me know.

Re: My heater -- anybody have this one Kilted54 #1217596 05/17/2017 3:53 AM
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 1,052 northern Indiana M mick53 'Bolter
mick53 'Bolter M Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 1,052 northern Indiana	I have a 6 volt heater and am running a 12 volt system, I ran a resister wire type voltage reducer. I live in Indiana and it has worked for many years. Don't use this type for gauges. Old enough to know better, too young to resist.

Re: My heater -- anybody have this one mick53 #1220358 06/07/2017 3:23 AM
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 24 vancouver island bc J Jaredm New Guy
Jaredm New Guy J Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 24 vancouver island bc	I was planning on using one for my gauges, What is the problem with them?

Re: My heater -- anybody have this one Kilted54 #1221129 06/12/2017 9:59 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 87 Illinois, USA K Kilted54 'Bolter
Kilted54 'Bolter K Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 87 Illinois, USA	No problem with mine that I know of, but I am new to the truck ... the heater is not connected (electrical or plumbing) and that is most likely due to the 12volt conversion (I hope) ... I need to yank it and test it. If Motor still good, then will have to step down the voltage or get a 12 volt motor.... Then again it could just leak or leak and have a fried motor or ....... another mystery to solve. 1954 Std Cab 3100 w/ 2 spare Engines IL 1954 three window 3100

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