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My 1948 Packard 22nd Series Export Six Touring Sedan (R.H.D)does not have a heater or demister and there does not appear to be any takeoffs from the cooling system for hot water to be fed to a heater/demister unit. Living in the UK to leave the car alone is NOT an option maybe where it was originally imported to (South Africa) it was okay but England NO!

Does anyone have any knowledge of retro fitting heater/demisters ? Has anyone out there fitted either a retro unit (if they exist ?) or put in an original unit from a donor car ?

Lastly for the moment anyways does anyone know where I can view an exploded view of a heating/demisting system on a 22nd Series car ?

Lots of questions - hope someone out there can provide some information.

meaarch

I've never seen export cars but the heater take offs I've seen were always on top of the head about in the middle to rear toward manifold side and on the water pump--usually with a 1/2 inch pipe plug in both if not used. Wouldn't think that had changed just because it was export.

As to the exploded view all I can offer is the parts manual plate 103 for the 23rd LH series. 22nd would be similar but the left vs right would undoubtedly be different. Maybe the 22-23rd guys have better resources. Am assuming your car has the air vent pipes--just missing the heater core and associated??

packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=613&cid=70

There are several modern retrofit heater/defrosters available but the problem is all require 12volts. Mounting would not be a major problem. If yours is still 6v, then I think about the only option would be to find something from a parts car and use that or possibly an aftermarket on ebay.

meaarch-

Photos would help us a little to see your situation. The demister you mention, is that another term for defroster? Remove the fog from the windshield by blowing air over it? Different terms from across the pond.

My 52 Packard has a heater and you can follow the red tubing in the following photos. Is there a connection on your head for the tube between the 5th and 6th spark plugs?

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Thanks for that tip HH56 - I've been to that link and downloaded the view to my files for future reference and notified my restorer so he can investigate the take off locations.

Best regards Michael

Super photos carlmadsen thanks very much - downloaded to my files on the car and notified my Restorer so he can locate same.

Best regards Michael

Now found a retro fit 6Volt heater/demister (defroster to you in the US)