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I just wanted to share a "fix" I did for the heater control valve on my 51. I used a heater control valve from a 57 chevy car. I bought it from Danchuk for $57.00. The only modification I had to do was to make the opening in the front of dash a bit larger (used my dremel)and drill 4 holes that it uses to. The outlets are 3/4 hose so I used a brass reducer 3/4 to 5/8 to attach the hoses It works great and the stock control cable can be used without modifications. Unless someone is showing their car I believe this is the way to go...no more having to rebuild the one you have or pay an arm and a leg for a NOS valve. I can try to post pictures later.

Kevin

Always interesting to hear of another fix for the heater control valves. I have a 52 with deluxe heater, are the valves similar? I was told that there is a control valve for Toyota trucks that is nearly identical to the 52 set up but my NAPA parts guy has been to busy to research this.

Finally took some pictures of the valve installed....hard to tell the difference.