38 Ford South Wind heater

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civilwarlife

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Just took delivery today of my 38 2-door. It has a South Wind heater. I am wondering if any of you actually use these and how reliable and safe they are. Anyone know what model they are? I don't really plan to use it, but would like to know if it works. I found a manual on line for one that is a Model 781-B. It seems to be the correct one for a 38 Ford. All help and suggestions appreciated. I would like to know how to add an avatar to my posts. Thanks
 

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I had one in my '35 coupe. They work way better than hot water heaters. Instant heat.
They are very reliable. Don't let your passenger ride very far with his shoes under the heater; it will melt the shoe polish.
 
The Southwind was never a correct heater for any Ford, although a popular model on many cars of all early years, especially in very cold climates. I’ve never heard of safety concerns about them, but I wouldn’t say perfectly safe, as of course, gasoline is the heat source.
 
If you google it up you will find a guy that thats his bisiness reparing and selling parts. They are a good thing if you drive in cold weather
 
civilwarlife said:
Just took delivery today of my 38 2-door. It has a South Wind heater. I am wondering if any of you actually use these and how reliable and safe they are. Anyone know what model they are? I don't really plan to use it, but would like to know if it works. I found a manual on line for one that is a Model 781-B. It seems to be the correct one for a 38 Ford. All help and suggestions appreciated. I would like to know how to add an avatar to my posts. Thanks
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The SW heaters were an aftermarket item not made by Ford so as ford38v8 stated it would technically not be correct for your Ford.
 
The Southwind is a great hearer. I have one in my Avatar. Many are plugged up with lead salts from leaded gas and therefore don't work. I have quite a few NOS parts, and have repaired a few of them, but I'm not in the business. If I can help, let me know. Lawson
 
I have one in a parts truck with no title ... It looks real nice, send me a PM and you can have it and I'll pay the shipping. Truckdog /Stu just sent me some stuff for free and he said just pay it forward,... So if you want southwind here it is! Stu is a class act.
 
civilwarlife said:
i can't send PM's yet

Send it to
Terry Thomann
9915 Avalon Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
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Terry, with an Avatar name like yours, are you into CW reenacting, or maybe into searching for CW relics? Just curious, as I am into the later....searching part of the hobby.
 
I am a North South Skirmisher. Competition shooting. Not a reenactor. I used to be director of the National Civil War Life Museum in Fredericksburg VA. Now I am into old cars anj just added a 1938 Ford 2-door. Love it.
 
civilwarlife said:
I am a North South Skirmisher. Competition shooting. Not a reenactor. I used to be director of the National Civil War Life Museum in Fredericksburg VA. Now I am into old cars anj just added a 1938 Ford 2-door. Love it.
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Okay, thank you for clarifying. I thought you were possibly into searching for Civil War relics. I'm a member of several relic searching groups/club's here in Maryland, and we frequently search in the Fredericksburg and Petersburg areas of Virginia.

Welcome to the Fordbarn, and congratulations on picking up that nice looking '38 Tudor sedan.
 
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