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Lawson Cox · 12-27-2011, 08:03 PM

I am going to install a Southwind Heater in my 35 Ford Pickup, which as you know is a rather small cab. Will a standard heater be too big and put out too much heat or should I put in a Junior model. How is the heating comparing one with the other? Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks. Lawson Cox

paul2748 · 12-27-2011, 10:28 PM

You can never have too much heat in the winter. Just open the window if it gets uncomfortable

Terry,OH · 12-28-2011, 07:51 AM

The intensity of the heat output is very high. Having your leg next to one for an extended period of time will result in a hot foot. I used to drive my 40 coupe all winter with the windows open. I would suggest the smaller of the two.

Ross in East Texas · 12-28-2011, 08:01 AM

I agree, the one in my '39 has two settings, "Hot" and "Hotter". Boy, what I would have given to have had that when I was driving it to college!

jimTN · 12-28-2011, 08:13 AM

Lawson, I would recommend the smaller one also. If you have not already cut the holes in your firewall, it is a good practice to check the unit out. I used a small gas can and the vac from the intake manifold of my Ford 600 farm tractor to do a static test. Used clip on wires to the tractor for elec. Reason for checking is that many of those heaters are stopped up inside and need taking apart and cleaned out to work. By the way, the glow plug and fan are controlled by a bimetal strip, as the heater heats, the strip cuts power to the glow plug and starts the fan. Fan does not come on until the heater is hot.

expavr · 12-29-2011, 12:33 AM

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Lawson-I have the Jr Unit in my 40 Tonner which will turn the cab into an oven in about 5 minutes. More than enough BTU's to warm you on the coldest day.

37slantback · 12-29-2011, 08:56 PM

I wondered about a SouthWind for my sedan. It probably will not get a lot of winter driving but spring and fall here is cool and damp. The Jr sounds like it may be a possible choice.

12-27-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Southwind heaters Jr. vs larger model I am going to install a Southwind Heater in my 35 Ford Pickup, which as you know is a rather small cab. Will a standard heater be too big and put out too much heat or should I put in a Junior model. How is the heating comparing one with the other? Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks. Lawson Cox

12-27-2011, 10:28 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Southwind heaters Jr. vs larger model You can never have too much heat in the winter. Just open the window if it gets uncomfortable

12-28-2011, 07:51 AM	#3
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Southwind heaters Jr. vs larger model The intensity of the heat output is very high. Having your leg next to one for an extended period of time will result in a hot foot. I used to drive my 40 coupe all winter with the windows open. I would suggest the smaller of the two.

12-28-2011, 08:01 AM	#4
Ross in East Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 282	Re: Southwind heaters Jr. vs larger model I agree, the one in my '39 has two settings, "Hot" and "Hotter". Boy, what I would have given to have had that when I was driving it to college! __________________ Ross Murphy 1939 Ford Standard Coupe

12-28-2011, 08:13 AM	#5
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: Southwind heaters Jr. vs larger model Lawson, I would recommend the smaller one also. If you have not already cut the holes in your firewall, it is a good practice to check the unit out. I used a small gas can and the vac from the intake manifold of my Ford 600 farm tractor to do a static test. Used clip on wires to the tractor for elec. Reason for checking is that many of those heaters are stopped up inside and need taking apart and cleaned out to work. By the way, the glow plug and fan are controlled by a bimetal strip, as the heater heats, the strip cuts power to the glow plug and starts the fan. Fan does not come on until the heater is hot.

12-29-2011, 12:33 AM	#6
expavr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hansville, WA Posts: 776	Re: Southwind heaters Jr. vs larger model Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Lawson-I have the Jr Unit in my 40 Tonner which will turn the cab into an oven in about 5 minutes. More than enough BTU's to warm you on the coldest day.

12-29-2011, 08:56 PM	#7
37slantback Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 172	Re: Southwind heaters Jr. vs larger model I wondered about a SouthWind for my sedan. It probably will not get a lot of winter driving but spring and fall here is cool and damp. The Jr sounds like it may be a possible choice.