12-06-2022, 10:42 AM | #1 |
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38 heater
I’m putting a 39 heater in my 38 sedan. Is the firewall the same as a 39 standard, and does anybody have a hole template? Also wondering about the defroster nozzles.
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12-06-2022, 11:47 AM | #2 |
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Re: 38 heater
It is a general accepted practice to install a hot water heater in the center of the firewall above the trans hump, however, a much better location is on the passenger side of the firewall,
My '36 coupe came with a '39 Ford hot water heater mounted on the right side in lieu of the middle..... See attached pix. The heater does not limit foot/floor space for the passenger and it is easier to run the hoses in lieu of jambing things up in the fuel pump area.
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12-06-2022, 11:52 AM | #3 |
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Re: 38 heater
My battery is in he firewall on the passenger side. Heater needs to be in center.
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12-07-2022, 08:02 PM | #4 |
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Re: 38 heater
My 38 has an aftermarket hot water heater tucked up under the battery tray on the passenger side.
Since a hot water heater isn't "correct" in the "as Henry built it" sense of things, I would put the heater where it works best for you. |
12-07-2022, 08:31 PM | #5 |
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Re: 38 heater
Get a piece of Craft Paper .
Trace out the Inlet & Outlet hose , and mounting bolts . Then make a second one off of that . Tape one on Firewall. Tape the other on Firewall Pan. Then start measuring and moving them to get best location. You got this . Stretch |
12-07-2022, 09:19 PM | #6 |
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Re: 38 heater
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