50's era heater control valve

[ggdad1951]

sorry, but this truck guy knows these were the same for the cars. Do any of you car guys have one available? The one I have is frozen and I haven't been able to free up the valve stem.

thanks

gallery of the attempt at rebuilding one:

http://s1178.photobucket.com/albums/x365/ggdad1951/heater%20control%20valve%20fresh%20air%20option/

[Robert Horne]

If you are not able to repair or replace your valve, Napa has a manual type valve, #660-1141, about $20 that may suit your needs. I believe the Napa one is listed as a 71 Dodge Truck.

[Plymouthy Adams]

I kinda get the impression he is not looking to get a different valve, wants one like the one pictured that is working or at least be able to free his old one up..maybe he is asking folks out ther if they have one sitting around on a parts cars or something that can verify application or maybe source their spare..

[ggdad1951]

I kinda get the impression he is not looking to get a different valve, wants one like the one pictured that is working or at least be able to free his old one up..maybe he is asking folks out ther if they have one sitting around on a parts cars or something that can verify application or maybe source their spare..

yes, I am looking to aquire one that works. I am doing a resto and a new valve just won't be correct. If you've got one sitting around you can part with/have a source for one that would be great! I'd REALLY prefer one that has a free moving valve, even if it leaks. The construction of these valves really don't lend themselves well to rebuilding the valve stem area of the valve. thanks.

Edited November 8, 2011 by ggdad1951

[BobT-47P15]

This type is seen on ebay from time to time, but you just have to keep

watching on an ongoing basis.

I found this one at a swap meet.

Have had these on most old Mopars owned.........

New ones at O'Reilly, and probably others.

[ggdad1951]

thanks for the alternate options guys. For the short term I'll use a modern one when I get to that part of my resto, but long term I want the right one.

But as I said, I'm looking for an original that I can try to refurb into a working piece or at least a contact to where I might find such a critter. thanks.

[michael.warshaw]

Ive got 1 nos one if you need.

[ggdad1951]

Ive got 1 nos one if you need.

PM sent thanks