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CJ heater location

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by moparman1978, Aug 6, 2009.

  1. Aug 6, 2009
    moparman1978

    moparman1978 Member

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    I have a 1954 M38A1 that I am restoring to a 1955 CJ-5 style, and I need help on making a mounting template for a complete 1957 heater/ defroster assembly the box unit that bolts to the fire wall on the driver's side, I would like a paper or cardboard trace of the firewall top to bottom of firewall driver's side so I can properly trace and cut the proper holes to mount this assembly. any help would be great. Thank you Mike
     
    moparman1978, Aug 6, 2009
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  2. Aug 6, 2009
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The factory heater was on the passenger side through at least '63.....
     
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    ib4classics

    ib4classics Member

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    My 61 has it on the drivers side
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Wrong side Patrick.

    Driver's side on the outside of the firewall is the stock location for a factory heater. Dealer installed units were often under the dash on the passenger's side.
     
    sparky, Aug 6, 2009
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    :oops:

    Oh. My Brother's '63 has a heater on the passenger side (inside)...
    Must be a dealer installed?
    Sorry for acting like I knew what I was talking about.:oops: ;)
     
    Patrick, Aug 6, 2009
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    SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

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    Cue Howard with the firewall diagram in 3.....2......1 :):)
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    [​IMG]

    :twisted:

    H.:)
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Aug 6, 2009
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Not that I ever do that around here either... R)

    Nothing to worry about. :)
     
    sparky, Aug 6, 2009
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    moparman1978

    moparman1978 Member

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    Too bad it doesn't give better dimensions as for precise cutting oh well, better than nothing thanks
     
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    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

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    Not going to use the M38a1 dash and map box?
     
    scott milliner, Aug 6, 2009
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