What cover for this heater?,unknown mfr.

Bill in Al

Bill in Al

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:confused:I have a heater in my '41 without a cover.The blades (4)are 8" long. The core is round,circular,and 9" across.The blades are in front of the core, facing the seat.There is a 3/4"frame around the cores' back edge. On each side of the frame there are two screws about 2" apart that look to hold a cover in place. I can't find any identifying name. Does anyone recognize what make it is so I'll know what to look for? Bill
 
Bill, I'd really be interested in seeing your heater core. If you'd like to post a picture here are the simple steps:

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Yeah I'm always surprised when I get it right. You might have the back half of a 41 heater. Here's a couple pics of both parts. I found on ebay a little while ago. Ed
 

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That's an arvin aftermarket heater. They were dealer installed in some cases. My 46 coupe has one too.
Matt
 
You're right,it is a Arvin, 4 out of 7 of the 41s I've owned had one. It seems to have been the most common in the area I lived in( Ohio) Go figure,don't know why. Ed
 
Reason could have been because they were built close by (I don't know) but probably because they worked well. Back then dealers not only wanted to make a sale, but to satisfy customers also. Not like todays high pressure sale- forget about you dealers.
 
It's not an Arvin like the one pictured.It is mounted verticaly with the fan facing the seat. It doesn't work all that good either, so I guess I'll go ebaying! (thanks Old Henry for the instructions)Thanks all! Bill
 
Could it possibly be that it doesn't work good because the whole case isn't on it? Or possibly a partial core plugup because of the years on it?
 
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