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ken ct.

11-23-2019 @ 12:55 PM

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Your lucky the switch has the chrome bezel just under the knob. MOST are missing from the switch. ken ct

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11-23-2019 @ 10:29 AM

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Larry may still have some heater switch knobs. He sells a stripe kit and a rubber and screw kit. I used his kit to restore my heater except for the stripes, I painted those.

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11-22-2019 @ 4:06 PM

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Thanks Ken, for jogging my failing memory!
Agree - Larry Caplan is the "go to guy" for heater parts. I got my heater from him.
Good guy - very knowledgeable.
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11-22-2019 @ 12:21 PM

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If you go to the club roster (California) look for Larry Caplan. He at one time (maybe still does?) provided parts for early Ford heaters. He may have the clamps?

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11-22-2019 @ 11:19 AM

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I took the heater cover to the paint shop he came up with a ford tractor color witch was spot on and put it in a spray can for 25 bucks well worth it I think

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11-22-2019 @ 8:57 AM

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Was the color also billed as "hammer finish?"

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11-22-2019 @ 8:13 AM

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The switch looks a little dark/discolored, but may be OK.

When you get your paint, use both the photos and an actual, original paint sample to buy it. I may be wrong, but the photos seem to give my heater a slight ivory tone, which of course, is not correct. Might be my camera.

Between the paint sample and the photos, your paint color should be spot on correct.

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11-22-2019 @ 6:49 AM

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here is switch and parts I have, the motor tested ok ,I will wire up to switch and see if switch is ok

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11-22-2019 @ 4:23 AM

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tom I do have the switch plus a new wiring for it also have mostly everything I need except the 2 special clamps that hold the heater hoses to the spark plug conduit that all venders are out of stock now, the cover still has some paint left and I will take it to the paint shop and see if they can come up with a match

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11-21-2019 @ 2:49 PM

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Glad I could help.

I'm not sure what other heater parts you already have.

Attached is another photo showing the 2 speed heater switch. It's the ivory colored switch at the left of the photo. They are a bearcat to find! It mounts at the bottom of the dash. The words "Fast" and "Slow" are inscribed/painted on the knob, indicating the heater speed.

Hope that helps some more.

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