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armor plate => Accessories => Topic started by: Lordsandy on May 10, 2016, 10:33:46 AM

Title: M16A1 Arctic Cab Heater
Post by: Lordsandy on May 10, 2016, 10:33:46 AM

Found this really cool artic cab heater for my Korean War Era M16A1 Halftrack. Missing a few parts I think I can locate or fabricate.
Thinking about installing it as I already have the M45 Quad heater and looking for the power plant heater as well. What do you all think?

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Title: Re: M16A1 Arctic Cab Heater
Post by: Outsider on May 10, 2016, 07:35:46 PM

Awesome find. Another one of those rare accessories.

Steve

Title: Re: M16A1 Arctic Cab Heater
Post by: spec4don on May 10, 2016, 11:28:34 PM

 ;D That is just beyond cool!

Don G.

Title: Re: M16A1 Arctic Cab Heater
Post by: Lordsandy on May 12, 2016, 04:15:23 PM

Placed the window duct on quickly to check it out as the same tabs that hold the window in the frame hold the defroster.
Looks pretty cool! I think I will attempt to have the passenger side made with the drivers as a pattern.

Question on the hoses..........
They are 3" canvas, wire inside and rope on the outside and appear to be coated in a flame retardant material 1952 era.
Anyone ever see any like this? Looking for a 59" and a 72" piece or longer.

Thank you,
Jim


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