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Fresh Air Heater Ducting
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:51 pm
by kensk77
My question is regarding the hole in the firewall (bulkhead) for ducting fresh air to the heater. Can anyone tell me when this first appeared? I have seen pictures of 1961 models with either a blanking plate or the ducting in place. I don't recall seeing it on any 1959's or 60's so wonder if the change was in calendar year 1961.
thanks in advance,
Brian
Re: Fresh Air Heater Ducting
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:18 pm
by Polarsilver
Today on Car & Classic ( advert ref no C1417918 ).. there is a 1960 Austin Seven .. the area you mention on this car is hidden with a fuse box but there does Not seem to be any blank covering the heater duct hole.
Re: Fresh Air Heater Ducting
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:24 pm
by Andrew1967
My November 60 built car does not have the hole/blanking plate
Re: Fresh Air Heater Ducting
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:41 pm
by wild_willy
Last quarter 1960 CKD Australian 850 - no hole.
Re: Fresh Air Heater Ducting
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:28 am
by Minimat20
I have a may 61 morris 850 van that has NO hole for pipe.
Re: Fresh Air Heater Ducting
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:19 am
by Exminiman
I thought it was phased in towards end of 61, dont think ever seen a 62 onwards car without one.
May well be completely wrong though
