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11-09-2019, 11:46 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Danville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6079 482CI CSX cross ram
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Heater
Can any one recommend where I can get a heater for my CSX car? My car did not come with one. I dont really like the vintage air, I am limited to space as we all know the CSX cars have structural bars going up to the cowl (spelling) I dont need defroster just heater only...
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11-09-2019, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Did you check with Shelby American?
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Tony
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11-09-2019, 01:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA 626
Can any one recommend where I can get a heater for my CSX car? My car did not come with one. I dont really like the vintage air, I am limited to space as we all know the CSX cars have structural bars going up to the cowl (spelling) I dont need defroster just heater only...
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I would start with the specs on the Maradyne 5000 series and see if you can't tuck it back in there. If you've got 7 3/8 in. W x 7 7/16 in. D x 7 1/16 in. H then this will do the trick: http://www.maradynehp.com/h-503012.html
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11-09-2019, 02:20 PM
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thanks patrick, I dont have the depth for this...
Tony,
Perhaps Ill try there... I have the dash out now, wire the car for EFI and general clean up of the wiring. Also removed the shelby gauges and installed Smiths...
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11-09-2019, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA 626
thanks patrick, I dont have the depth for this...
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Alright, some of their stroker heaters will accommodate down to about six inches depth, if you have that.
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11-09-2019, 03:18 PM
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You could also try Hillbank.
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Tony
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11-10-2019, 12:45 PM
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that looks perfect thank you!!!
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11-10-2019, 01:19 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA 626
Can any one recommend where I can get a heater for my CSX car? My car did not come with one. I dont really like the vintage air, I am limited to space as we all know the CSX cars have structural bars going up to the cowl (spelling) I dont need defroster just heater only...
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Reach out to David Kirkham as he will know what you need and where to get it from.
Bill
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11-10-2019, 06:06 PM
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I have no experience with heaters in open cars such as Cobras.
I had assumed that a heater would be totally useless unless the car had a 'top' fitted.
Is a heater worthwhile fitting? I'm thinking of my own application, so not trying to convince Mike to reconsider his need to fit a heater.
Cheers,
Glen
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11-10-2019, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by xb-60
I have no experience with heaters in open cars such as Cobras.
I had assumed that a heater would be totally useless unless the car had a 'top' fitted.
Is a heater worthwhile fitting? I'm thinking of my own application, so not trying to convince Mike to reconsider his need to fit a heater.
Cheers,
Glen
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It's primarily benefit is the winshield defroster. Driving in the rain inevitably fogs the windshield...
As a heater, it would be second place to the primary heater which is the 427 sitting on the other side of the firewall. It can bake a turkey in the passenger foot box.
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11-10-2019, 07:03 PM
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Tony's right about the defroster. There are some states that require you to have one (a defroster) for registration. Now, you can always whip up a little 12v blow-dryer to get by your inspection, but a nice heater is better and, with the top up and side curtains in, you can warm the cabin up to where it's almost comfortable. I've done that maybe twice in 15 years.
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11-10-2019, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
It's primarily benefit is the winshield defroster. Driving in the rain inevitably fogs the windshield...
As a heater, it would be second place to the primary heater which is the 427 sitting on the other side of the firewall. It can bake a turkey in the passenger foot box.
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Mine's a 289 replica, so sounds like I can count on maybe baking a chook
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Tony's right about the defroster. There are some states that require you to have one (a defroster) for registration. Now, you can always whip up a little 12v blow-dryer to get by your inspection, but a nice heater is better and, with the top up and side curtains in, you can warm the cabin up to where it's almost comfortable. I've done that maybe twice in 15 years.
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I'm using 12V defrosters (yes, a registration requirement), and at this point I'm not considering a top with side curtains, so you guys have answered my question.
Back to you Mike.
Cheers,
Glen
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11-10-2019, 11:16 PM
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All right Glen, What's a Chook???? Or is this the start of a joke, that I just put my foot in my mouth Cheers My friend. You know like "What's a Hen weigh ?"
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11-10-2019, 11:45 PM
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A "chook"? Oh, sorry....Aussie language is a little different obviously.
In Australia / New Zealand / probably England too, a chook is a hen/chicken/fowl ....so it's "why did the chook cross the road?"
Cheers,
Glen
edit: an "old chook" is slang for an older lady, and an "ol' geezer" is a bloke around Tom's age
Last edited by xb-60; 11-11-2019 at 12:27 AM..
Reason: Tom made me do it
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11-11-2019, 08:03 PM
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I called hillbank, sat on hold for 15 min while the parts girl looked up a heater. she came back saying the valve needed was $60, no idea why. Then she quoted $1100 for a heater!!! I asked to see the heater or some measurements.. she had no idea. I asked for her to send some photos she said she would.... no email sent. what a joke. They are selling CSX cars for well north of $110,000.00 and they have no idea about a heater... I am very willing to make things right on my CSX but if you are buying a car with hopes on dropping in a motor... stay far away from hillbank or shelby american.
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11-11-2019, 08:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ERA 626
I called hillbank, sat on hold for 15 min while the parts girl looked up a heater. she came back saying the valve needed was $60, no idea why. Then she quoted $1100 for a heater!!! I asked to see the heater or some measurements.. she had no idea. I asked for her to send some photos she said she would.... no email sent. what a joke. They are selling CSX cars for well north of $110,000.00 and they have no idea about a heater... I am very willing to make things right on my CSX but if you are buying a car with hopes on dropping in a motor... stay far away from hillbank or shelby american.
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They don't install them. They are assembled at the factory in South Africa.
And it is ready to drop in an engine and trans, but the car was not built to your specs. Sorry about that but that's not Hillbank/Shelby American's fault.
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11-12-2019, 11:22 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
They don't install them. They are assembled at the factory in South Africa.
And it is ready to drop in an engine and trans, but the car was not built to your specs. Sorry about that but that's not Hillbank/Shelby American's fault.
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no it NOT ready to "drop in an engine and trans" I could make a list of things I needed to fix. I love the car trust me, and at the end of the day it will be amazing. But some of the things they did while building the car in unacceptable. Hillbank and or shelby should go thru these cars before selling them.
Just the fact that Hillbank could not even provide info on a heater is amazing to me...then try to sell something for $1100.00 that is probably worth $200. I understand making money but that is unacceptable.
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11-12-2019, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA 626
no it NOT ready to "drop in an engine and trans" I could make a list of things I needed to fix. I love the car trust me, and at the end of the day it will be amazing. But some of the things they did while building the car in unacceptable.
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Aside from being an entertaining read, doing exactly that could very well save somebody else's rear who is not as savvy with their CSX as you are. I think some owners of these cars think that they are akin to picking up a new Camry from the dealer.
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11-12-2019, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by xb-60
I have no experience with heaters in open cars such as Cobras.
I had assumed that a heater would be totally useless unless the car had a 'top' fitted.
Is a heater worthwhile fitting? I'm thinking of my own application, so not trying to convince Mike to reconsider his need to fit a heater.
Cheers,
Glen
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Glen,
Since you said in a post you're not fitting a top, you are correct that a heater would be next to worthless (except for registration purposes, as indicated). If you're trying to extend your driving season in cooler weather, heated seats are the way to go. Check out this site: cobraheat.com.
I have both a heater and heated seats and don't even bother turning the heater on.
Kevin
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