Bill - It may help to define which heater your neighbor would like to have in his truck. Would it be an Air FLow (aka Fresh Air) Heater/Defroster or a Recirculating Heater/Defroster. These pages are from a 1951 Chevy Accessory Manual, but represent the two style of accessory heaters available for 1952 also.
Below are just sample pics of each style.
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