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My '38 Chevy has an Alstate heater which is like new so I am going to keep it in the car as it is a correct period accessory. Apparently, the defrosting comes from closing the 3 doors on the front as there is no separate defroster motor. There is an opening on the left side (facing the heater)with a rectangular junction box that sticks out an inch or so which is approximately 1 1/2"w x 2 1/2"h. The fabric coated flexible tubing that goes to the defrosters is just plugged into that box so naturally a lot of heat is lost by having round tubes in a rectangular hole. The junction box has a small hole in the top and bottom that appears to be where an adaptor for tubing could be screwed on so the tubing would fit snuggly. I want to fabricate an adaptor but don't know if it should have the tubing to go straight into it or if it should be built so the tubing plugs into it from the top. Does anyone have this type of setup who can enlighten me? Thanks.
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My 37 has a drivers side only defroster and I think I am missing the same piece you are but I believe there should be a rectangular to round adapter there, I wish I could find :rolleyes: one!
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If you have a genuine 1937 heater (will have Chevrolet name of front) it will have a drivers side defroster only.The 1938 and up had dual defrosters.Either one will have a blower motor for the defroster that sits on top of the heater .
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Gene, My heater is an Alstate, not a Chevrolet, heater. There is no motor on top of the heater nor is there any room for one. I believe the defrosting action comes from closing the top-most door, and maybe the other two, and turning on the heater fan.
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Stuart- I was refering to UncleEds 1937 heater.
If I had your Sears Allstate heater I would replace it with a Chevrolet unit.The 1938-39 heaters are rather common -
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Gene, Sorry. I should have realized your comment was for the '37. I probably will replace the heater with a genuine Chevrolet one but since the Alstate is in such great condition and I have quite a few more pressing expenses to get this car ready for the road, it may be a while before I do that. Thanks for the words. Stuart
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Beamer, I have several defroster hose adapters that were made for after market heaters ( Arvin etc) These adapters have never been used, one might fit your Allstate heater.
eMail me at don3955chevy@aol.com
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