Optional in-car heaters
Optional in-car heaters
The in-car heater on an A30 Countryman was an optional extra, as we know.
Can someone inform me, in what other models was the same heater system used
Can someone inform me, in what other models was the same heater system used
1956 A30 Countryman
* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *
* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *
Re: Optional in-car heaters
They were made by Smiths and were used in a lot of 50s cars. I think more commonly in the Land Rovers. The heaters were commonly known as fug stirrers!
Re: Optional in-car heaters
The exact same ones as in the Austin A30?
I'd like it to look original
I'd like it to look original
1956 A30 Countryman
* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *
* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *
Re: Optional in-car heaters
As the heaters were optional extras it was up to the owner to decide which one to fit. Most Austin dealers would try and sell you a Smith's heater, but others were available, Tudor and K-L for example. The K-L ones were £10-10s plus fitting so not cheap when one considers the average wage.
Some examples on a MM page:
https://www.mmoc.org.uk/Messageboard/vi ... 19&t=64938
Some examples on a MM page:
https://www.mmoc.org.uk/Messageboard/vi ... 19&t=64938
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Re: Optional in-car heaters
Tudor and K-L for example. The K-L (Key Leather)Paulc wrote:As the heaters were optional extras it was up to the owner to decide which one to fit. Most Austin dealers would try and sell you a Smith's heater, but others were available, Tudor and K-L for example. The K-L ones were £10-10s plus fitting so not cheap when one considers the average wage.
Some examples on a MM page:
https://www.mmoc.org.uk/Messageboard/vi ... 19&t=64938
Nick Bayliss
Club's A35 (Saloon) Registrar, South Midlands Area Contact
Email, a35@austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk
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Re: Optional in-car heaters
It looks like the ones on that link seem to be fitted under the dashboard. I think I like the idea of the engine bay mounted device, like the square Smiths one with the blower on the side.
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* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *
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Re: Optional in-car heaters
i'm sure the under bonnet as used on saloons was also available for the Countryman models as a standard optionDemetri wrote:I think I like the idea of the engine bay mounted device, like the square Smiths one with the blower on the side.
Nick Bayliss
Club's A35 (Saloon) Registrar, South Midlands Area Contact
Email, a35@austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk
Connected with A30/A35's for 63 years
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Re: Optional in-car heaters
Does that include the A35 as well? Or did they change?A40FARINAGURU wrote:i'm sure the under bonnet as used on saloons was also available for the Countryman models as a standard option
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* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *
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Re: Optional in-car heaters
should do, they just followed things like that from the A30-A35Demetri wrote:Does that include the A35 as well? Or did they change?A40FARINAGURU wrote:i'm sure the under bonnet as used on saloons was also available for the Countryman models as a standard option
Nick Bayliss
Club's A35 (Saloon) Registrar, South Midlands Area Contact
Email, a35@austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk
Connected with A30/A35's for 63 years
A30/A35 Member A1372 (since 1981)
Club's A35 (Saloon) Registrar, South Midlands Area Contact
Email, a35@austina30a35ownersclub.co.uk
Connected with A30/A35's for 63 years
A30/A35 Member A1372 (since 1981)
Re: Optional in-car heaters
I saw this today, and I'm wondering if I should start collating all the various heater bits that I need, or whether it's wiser to hold out and buy a complete unit... box/blower/heater controls
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381968851639?ul_noapp=true
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381968851639?ul_noapp=true
1956 A30 Countryman
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* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *
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Re: Optional in-car heaters
I'm sure I have some heater parts in good condition that I no longer need.
if your interested I can photo them and put them up tomorrow?
if your interested I can photo them and put them up tomorrow?
Modified 1963 AV8 A35 Van
Modified 1972 Rover P6 3500s
Austin A30 Owners club registrar
Modified 1972 Rover P6 3500s
Austin A30 Owners club registrar
Re: Optional in-car heaters
GreatAlan wrote:if your interested I can photo them and put them up tomorrow?
1956 A30 Countryman
* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *
* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *
Re: Optional in-car heaters
Quite a lot of 'bits' needed for the engine bay heater. I have seen some engine bay type heaters that duct air only to the floor of the vehicle, I assume that fitting the ducts/vents to the screen was (at the time) considered too fiddly.
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Re: Optional in-car heaters
I checked my spares and all I have is the heater box/matrix same as above, with the 2 elbows attached and 2 cables. also the heater controls that sit under the light switch panel. in better condition than above.Demetri wrote:GreatAlan wrote:if your interested I can photo them and put them up tomorrow?
Modified 1963 AV8 A35 Van
Modified 1972 Rover P6 3500s
Austin A30 Owners club registrar
Modified 1972 Rover P6 3500s
Austin A30 Owners club registrar
Re: Optional in-car heaters
Great. I'll be in touch as soon as I've decided in what direction I want to go regarding installation of a heating system.Alan wrote:I checked my spares and all I have is the heater box/matrix same as above, with the 2 elbows attached and 2 cables. also the heater controls that sit under the light switch panel. in better condition than above.
1956 A30 Countryman
* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *
* 1 owner - recovered from dry basement where it sat for 30+ years *