Sources for "basic" heater? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigSix · 04-11-2015, 09:54 PM

Is there a place that stocks the basic heater for our trucks? Not sure where to get one but the deluxe heater I have takes up too much underhood space. Any suggestions or places that stock this would be wonderful.

markeb01 · 04-12-2015, 01:08 AM

Junk yards or Ebay. That's where I found mine. I'm not aware of any supplier stocking originals.

BigSix · 07-25-2015, 08:34 PM

Do you know if I can use any 60-66 heater?

**Captainfab** · 07-26-2015, 01:05 AM

To my knowledge the recirculating heater was only used '60-'63. However, there is no reason one couldn't be installed into a '64-'66. You will use only 2 of the 3 levers on your heater control. The fan lever and the heat/defrost lever.

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Originally Posted by BigSix

Do you know if I can use any 60-66 heater?

**62 Longbed** · 07-26-2015, 02:47 AM

I believe I have one .. Will get pictures tomorrow ... PM'd you ..

edub981 · 07-26-2015, 09:57 AM

I got a basic heater from Ecklers. They were having a sale and I grabbed it for 9.95 plus shipping. I had a deluxe heater that was leaking and didn't want to spend the money to have it rebuilt (est. $350 @ the local shop) I had to mid if the housing as the inlet and outlets were for a basic not a deluxe. A little dremeling and she fits like a charm. Of course the heater is on all the time when I open the valve in the engine from the engine but for now I'm fine with the fix.
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LVPhotos · 07-26-2015, 10:25 AM

If you don't care about originality here are 2 from Speedway Motors.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...BTU,73715.html

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Flex-A...eater,304.html

BigSix · 07-26-2015, 12:40 PM

With the economy heater in a 64-66 I can just adapt the cables to my stock controls? And just run a fan switch? In terms of shutting off hot water to the core I could always add a mechanical valve or does it have that from the factory?

RKS0069 · 07-26-2015, 02:22 PM

Just picked one up from http://www.aspenautoaz.com/ it came packaged well and was in great shape. I was able to get the dash lovers control cable switch and wires as well

BigSix · 07-26-2015, 02:24 PM

Thanks. I got the under hood part out today. Can I safely remove all the sheet metal ducting under the dash too if I intend on going with the economy setup?
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RKS0069 · 07-26-2015, 02:33 PM

Yes. The econo box replaces everything inside. If your soft duct lines are hard and cracked you might want to replace them as well.

BigSix · 07-26-2015, 05:36 PM

Thanks! The soft lines are completely missing. Removing that heater box from outside really opened up room for the twin turbos!

Mathew21 · 07-26-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSix

Thanks! The soft lines are completely missing. Removing that heater box from outside really opened up room for the twin turbos!

Twin turbo's awesome!

BigSix · 07-26-2015, 08:13 PM

It will only be awesome if I can get the plumbing to fit. Picture a bundle of snakes in a really small space. Thats about what its looking like.

04-11-2015, 09:54 PM	#1
BigSix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD/VA/PA Or Inbetween Posts: 413	Sources for "basic" heater? Is there a place that stocks the basic heater for our trucks? Not sure where to get one but the deluxe heater I have takes up too much underhood space. Any suggestions or places that stock this would be wonderful.

04-12-2015, 01:08 AM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Sources for "basic" heater? Junk yards or Ebay. That's where I found mine. I'm not aware of any supplier stocking originals. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

07-25-2015, 08:34 PM	#3
BigSix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD/VA/PA Or Inbetween Posts: 413	Re: Sources for "basic" heater? Do you know if I can use any 60-66 heater?

07-26-2015, 02:47 AM	#5
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Sources for "basic" heater? I believe I have one .. Will get pictures tomorrow ... PM'd you ..

07-26-2015, 10:25 AM	#7
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Sources for "basic" heater? If you don't care about originality here are 2 from Speedway Motors. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...BTU,73715.html http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Flex-A...eater,304.html __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

07-26-2015, 09:57 AM	#6
edub981 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 19	I got a basic heater from Ecklers. They were having a sale and I grabbed it for 9.95 plus shipping. I had a deluxe heater that was leaking and didn't want to spend the money to have it rebuilt (est. $350 @ the local shop) I had to mid if the housing as the inlet and outlets were for a basic not a deluxe. A little dremeling and she fits like a charm. Of course the heater is on all the time when I open the valve in the engine from the engine but for now I'm fine with the fix. Posted via Mobile Device

07-26-2015, 12:40 PM	#8
BigSix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD/VA/PA Or Inbetween Posts: 413	Re: Sources for "basic" heater? With the economy heater in a 64-66 I can just adapt the cables to my stock controls? And just run a fan switch? In terms of shutting off hot water to the core I could always add a mechanical valve or does it have that from the factory?

07-26-2015, 02:22 PM	#9
RKS0069 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 115	Re: Sources for "basic" heater? Just picked one up from http://www.aspenautoaz.com/ it came packaged well and was in great shape. I was able to get the dash lovers control cable switch and wires as well Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=675881 1972 C-10 SWB 1962 3/4 ton LWB 2011 GMC Sierra LML Z71 crewcab shortbed

07-26-2015, 02:24 PM	#10
BigSix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD/VA/PA Or Inbetween Posts: 413	Re: Sources for "basic" heater? Thanks. I got the under hood part out today. Can I safely remove all the sheet metal ducting under the dash too if I intend on going with the economy setup? Posted via Mobile Device

07-26-2015, 02:33 PM	#11
RKS0069 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 115	Re: Sources for "basic" heater? Yes. The econo box replaces everything inside. If your soft duct lines are hard and cracked you might want to replace them as well. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=675881 1972 C-10 SWB 1962 3/4 ton LWB 2011 GMC Sierra LML Z71 crewcab shortbed

07-26-2015, 05:36 PM	#12
BigSix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD/VA/PA Or Inbetween Posts: 413	Re: Sources for "basic" heater? Thanks! The soft lines are completely missing. Removing that heater box from outside really opened up room for the twin turbos!

07-26-2015, 08:13 PM	#14
BigSix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD/VA/PA Or Inbetween Posts: 413	Re: Sources for "basic" heater? It will only be awesome if I can get the plumbing to fit. Picture a bundle of snakes in a really small space. Thats about what its looking like.

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