After market heater

Apprentice Post: 11 Location: McKinney, TX

Guys, used the search mode and only found topics on heater boxes. I have looked up on the web for an aftermarket heater the evidently mounts in the engine compartment. This has a blower with three speeds, as well as mounting hardware. All for $129.00. Does it work? Is it easy to install? Is it a good product or are the better products out there? I saw another forum that listed one for placing under the rear seat. Thanks for all replies.

- Jay Reid
Cowboy Bug

Administrator Post: 1259 Location: Lone Oak, Texas

Jay,

I've seen both of the setups your looking at. Don't know anyone with them. The heater I had on my '65 would run me out. Is your's connected completely?

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Apprentice Post: 11 Location: McKinney, TX

Terry,
I'm not sure. The back looks like it is. I have the front hoses to replace. But I can't tell if any hot air is getting to the rear (beneath the rear seat) or along the bottom of the doors. I don't have a manual, so I'm not sure if the heater control levers are supposed to be up to get heat, or down.

- Jay
Cowboy Bug

Administrator Post: 1259 Location: Lone Oak, Texas

Maybe this will help you a little.

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Apprentice Post: 11 Location: McKinney, TX

Thanks for the picture and instructions. Helps a lot.

- Jay

Novice Post: 87 Location: McKinney, TX

Hi -

Can you pleSe share th elink for th $129 heater set up you have seen? My heater channels are shot so I don't have the option of using the original set up - am interested in the other options.

Thanks!

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Apprentice Post: 14 Location: United States

I think he is talking about Barneys Import Parts http://vanity.qwestdex.com/barneysimportparts/Page7.html he sells several heater booster fan setups plus he does have a heater that uses a fan and oil cooler. The only thing about that is you have to move it outside the car when the weather gets warm. I'm thinking about building my own for my Baja with a reversable fan so it would blow heat in when its cold and blow out when its warm. Then again, I may just mount a small Coleman propane heater where the back seat use to be.I've got a buddy that heats his Jeep with one and it will get hot enough run you out.Plus you don't have to start the engine to get warm after you've been freezing your ass off deer or duck hunting. I hope this helps ! GonzoTx

Apprentice Post: 11 Location: McKinney, TX

GonzoTx,
Yep, That's the one. I'm going to double check the connections to everything. I think something must be working a little, because even on cold days it is pretty confortable. Just can't feel any heat blowing like in my other "normal" cars.
BTW, welcome to the club.

- Jay Reid
Cowboy Bug
'71 Beetle
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