Guest Dean1200 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Hi Everyone.Does anyone have or know where I can get an underseat heater to fit my car (left hand drive)? The car is only fitted with a windshield defroster but has provision for the underseat heater and I would like to fit one while the car is apart. I would like the heater in good working order if possible. Shipping would be to New Zealand.Failing that, could someone tell me if the heater from other models fit my car?Thanks in advance.Dean. Edited September 22, 2014 by Dean1200 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Do you know if it takes the circular one or the rectangular one? I have a couple of the rectangular ones out of a 1949 Roadmaster.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean1200 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hi Pete.The hole in the floor is rectangular as per photo. The photo shows the floor with the dummy plate fitted.Regards.Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Now that I look at my stock, I have both kinds--the round one and the rectangular one. Here is the round one, but its housing is rectangular, about 18 by 13 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean1200 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks Pete. I have printed the pictures and will compare them against the car tonight.Regards.Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean1200 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I had a look in the shop manual for 1948 Buick's and believe the photo below shows the type of underseat heater I'm looking for. It appears to have a separate heater/radiator and blower/fan. I am looking for both parts.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Super Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Dean,I have the complete under seat unit as shown in your picture. It includes the housing (top & bottom) , heater core, fan/motor and thermostat control. All parts are in nice condition. The fan motor runs OK but I do not know for certain if the heater core is leak-free. I'll be happy to take pictures of everything if you are interested. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean1200 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hi Mike.I am definitely keen. Please private message me the pictures.Cheers.Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Super Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Dean,Here are some pictures of the underseat heater unit:I think I have everything you need to install a complete unit. Do you have a BLOWER switch already installed in the center dash panel?If not, I can probably come up with that as well. The heater core looks to be in very nice condition with no visible damage. This stuff will probably be pretty heavy when all packed up securely, so shipping cost may be $$$$. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dean1200 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank you Pete for your efforts and responses. Mike has been able to provide most of the parts necessary for me to install the heating system.Regards.Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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