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I looked at a 52 Chevrolet 3100 panel truck today , I must say it looked pretty solid ,not perfect or finished inside but defiantly solid. there was some surface rust in a couple places, but again solid. there was scale type rust on the frame , but it too was solid metal. it has a 1958 235 ci. engine , with a 3 on the tree. one thing it is lacking is a heater system. so my question is how difficult and expensive would it be to put one in ? It was really fun because it was first time I have ever driven a column shift !! I have driven semi's with 13 speeds but never a 3 on tree . I kinda liked it!! .

Wendell,

12v or 6v?

** Installing a heater in the panel would be a non issue in my opinion. Even if it left the factory as a heater delete vehicle. You should be able to locate an orig. heater & rebuild it without a big effort or cost depending on which heater you want. Probably around 200 to 300 bucks complete. **

"Even if it left the factory as a heater delete vehicle. "

Even if it left the factory with standard equipment - no heater.

The 47-55nd heater was an RPO or an accessory.

Don't let the lack of a heater scare you away. If the rest is in good shape and at a decent price, jump on it before it gets away. Adding a heater is very minor compared to welding in new floors and patch panels.

John

12volt

BUY THE PANEL.....
Wendell, and Moderators, this is not an offer to sell.....or I'd put it in swap meet. This is just info for OP.

Wendell, if you decide you'd like a heater I have the one out of my 52 panel, blasted and painted with new 12 volt motor, ranco rebuilt that I may not use. It does need a heater core and I have the old one.

We can use PM if you decide to chat. I will be gone and out of town so all messages will not be seen for about a week.

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hello Mr. Achipmunk I was wondering if you still had that heater unit ? how many of those green pieces of paper would you need for such an item? and would you be willing to send me pictures of it before purchase ? I would like a complete unit that was like the one that came with my "52 or compatible . is the old heater core you have any good or would it be smarter to find a replacement?

Careful Wendell, you are stepping into forbidden territory. Offering to buy, sell, trade, barter or otherwise swap parts is a no no in all forums but the Swap Meet. Just conduct such matters solely through Private Messages, problem solved.

oooops sorry.