Anyone ever restore a Comfort Master heater?

[MarcDeSoto]

I just removed the Comfort Master heater model 53 from the under the passenger side of the dashboard from my 48 DeSoto. Has anyone ever restored one before. I don't think the core leaks, but it looks very dirty. I guess I can connect a six bolt battery to it to check the motor. Can the core be removed? I want to send the core to a radiator shop to boil out and maybe rod out, if that can be done. Does anyone know the right type and color paint for the Comfort Master? I appears to be a golden beige color. I also have the All Weather Control System in a NOS box that I'm planning to install.

[Robert Horne]

There were some posts on the Pilot-House Forum on the colors of the heaters

for different years and models. I do not know if the same applies to our

cars. I took my 1938 heater all apart, repaired and installed. I used

"Hammermill" paint.

[Young Ed]

Yup I have. Although I didnt remove the cores and have them tested. I'm still on the hunt for new 6v fan motors too. Here's one thread I did. http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=4364&highlight=heater

You'll discover that there are slight variances in the boxes and some have a removable core and some do not. Check out the pictures I wouldn't think it would be too hard to drill out the spot welds in such a way to convert them to the other style.

[MarcDeSoto]

Only two replies, but what replies. They were great! Robert, love the job you did on your Hadees heater! Where do they sell Hammermill paint. I think I'll get some for my Comfort Master model 53. Marc.

[Robert Horne]

Most Home Improvement Stores, and Department Stores in Virginia have

"Hammermill" paint. I painted my generator and starter with the gold

Hammermill. I had best results with a cool temperature, 60 to 65 degree.