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Could this be an original option/accessory or is it more likely a later unit that just happens to work/fit in these pickups? It looks nothing like an original Chevy heater of that era(about 12" or so square with a slightly rounded bottom and has a nice 3D "Arvin" applique on the front of it). Sorry, no pics. The last owner had no knowledge of if it was added later or original to the truck. It works just fine, I just want to know what it is. Thanks!

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just your average 3rd party aftermarket heater, not original, not GM

Bill


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"When we tug a single thing in nature, we find it attached to the rest of the world" ~ John Muir
"When we tug a single thing on an old truck, we find it falls off" ~ me
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Thank you sir

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I have a Arvin heater in my 1951. A lot of things have been changed on my pickup before I got it. Arvin did make heaters for chevy & other autos in the 1950s.

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My '52 had a Arvin heater in it when purchased. I have since ripped it out and sourced GM delux heater, controls, valves, etc. That Arvin hanging down just looks plain ugly.


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