The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Interiors Correct Heater Switch/knob for 1959 Standard Heater

Does anyone have a picture of an original switch/knob in the dash for the standard heater in a 1959 TF truck?

My truck didn't come with a heater as it is a California truck, but I decided to put one in. I haven't been able to confirm what knob would be right. Does it look like all of the rest, or is it different?

Thanks!

Jim, if you are referring to the recirculating heater with the 3 speed rotary switch I have a few laying around and you're welcome to one. Email me with your address if interested.

knob depends on the heater - factory standard ones [see page 2 - recirculating unit that Bruce refers to] installed at the factory did have a knob that matched the others - the cheapest, dealer installed, which are like the later AD [or maybe ND] heaters had a different knob on a slightly different switch - but all mounted in the little panel left of the glove box that 'mirrors' the ashtray

deluxe heater [page 2] had a whole assembly there that has a 3 speed fan switch

Bill

Bill,

The heater I have for the truck is a recirculating unit (RPO 987759). It is not the deluxe heater. After looking at your '57 reference book, I pulled my '59 reference book down off the shelf and it also shows a dash knob that looks like the other knobs. Thanks for sending that link. I didn't even think about looking for the switch in the accessories reference manual. Now I know what I need. Thanks again!

Bruce,

If I can't locate one locally, I will be in touch. I have knobs, now I just need to find a switch that will work. I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks!

Jim, speaking from experience, some of the switches you might find thru the vendors may be a universal application and your original knob may or maynot fit. I had this problem with a wiper switch from Chevy Duty and had to return it.