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Fresh Air heaters for AD trucks #978409 10/13/2013 8:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 W Whitelightning 'Bolter
Whitelightning 'Bolter W Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248	What was the difference between the early AD Fresh Air heaters and the 1953-54 Fresh Air heaters?? I have one from a 1954 truck, but I notice they sell a heater core for heaters up to 1952. Is the core different? In the picture it looks the same to me. John

Re: Fresh Air heaters for AD trucks Whitelightning #978412 10/13/2013 8:59 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	The 53-54 heater has a door to route the heat into the cab. http://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8129312977/in/set-72157631868452754 The earlier version does not as shown in this picture of a NOS unit. http://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8129439492/in/set-72157631868452754 I am unsure on the core fit? If there is a difference it must be because of the door. 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: Fresh Air heaters for AD trucks Whitelightning #978434 10/13/2013 10:44 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 Enid Okla G Greg_H 'Bolter
Greg_H 'Bolter G Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 Enid Okla	Cores are different. Physical dimensions and the inlet outlet tube arrangement is different.

Re: Fresh Air heaters for AD trucks Whitelightning #978455 10/14/2013 12:48 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	The control cables are different, too. The cable controls the defroster pre-1953; and, the cable controls that interior/exterior-air door in 53-55. Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Fresh Air heaters for AD trucks Brad Allen #978517 10/14/2013 3:38 AM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 W Whitelightning 'Bolter
Whitelightning 'Bolter W Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248	Yeah mine is like the first picture with the 2 doors to allow it to recirculate interior air or bring it in from outside. I also have a nice recirculating heater with the round core, but the core is bad. :-( John

Re: Fresh Air heaters for AD trucks Whitelightning #978524 10/14/2013 3:56 AM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 39 United States, tx O olive1 New Guy
olive1 New Guy O Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 39 United States, tx	sorry if this is not a response but i am looking for a complete heater setup for my 1950 3600 and you guys sound like you know alot about em. there was nothing installed in the truck when i bought it including the controls, what should i look for and where? thanks aubrey

Re: Fresh Air heaters for AD trucks Whitelightning #978537 10/14/2013 5:53 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	Here are the two factory/dealer installed heaters for your truck. There are several aftermarket heaters that were available to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8129448404/in/set-72157631868452754 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: Fresh Air heaters for AD trucks Whitelightning #978574 10/14/2013 2:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 W Whitelightning 'Bolter
Whitelightning 'Bolter W Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248	That's a great bunch of pictures Brad. John

Re: Fresh Air heaters for AD trucks Whitelightning #982583 10/30/2013 7:56 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	Thanks John, I am trying to get some more filmstrips posted soon. 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: Fresh Air heaters for AD trucks Whitelightning #991892 12/11/2013 3:43 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 49 nor-cal C ccpanel Shop Shark
ccpanel Shop Shark C Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 49 nor-cal	anyone want to buy a rebuilt one? new core new 12V moor case powdercoated either in hammered silver, flat black or powdercoated grey epoxy primer( last forever as is or paint to match) I have fresh air in both FA only or recirc style(18 month only) http://customclassics.org

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