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CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:43 am

If you like to collect WWII accessories to display with your CCKW, (OR ANY WWII MV) the EVANAIR GASOLINE FIRED UNDER CHASSIS HEATER is a good choice. These are WWII Army Issue heaters used to maintain starting temperatures in the engine, transmission and battery when parked in sub-zero weather. It hangs on a bale under the chassis near the engine of any combat vehicle. A tarp is used to surround the chassis to keep the heat in. Fittings are included with the heater to gravity feed the heater from the vehicle fuel tank.

Pics of my heater will be posted later today.
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by D.R.H. » Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:59 am

Sounds like a very interesting piece of equipment. I am looking forward to viewing the photos. What is its' rate of fuel consumption? Does it give off too much carbon monoxide to be used as a personnel heater? Just curious.
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:39 am

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This EvanAir Heater is NOS and manufactured during 1943.
They can still be found NOS in the factory box with Instruction Manual. Notice the Bale which allows it to be hung beneath the chassis near engine or gear boxes. All that is done is to attach the fuel line to the vehicle fuel tank drain and the fuel is gravity fed to the heater.
These are a Genuine WWII Accessory related to winter operation in extreme cold weather.

NOTE:
CARBON MONOXIDE is not a major concern if the unit is operated outdoors as intended.
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:29 pm

Anyone buy one yet?
If you are lucky enough to get a boxed NOS, it will have instructions.
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Dr Deuce » Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:08 pm

You know, I think I have one! I bought something like that years ago. It is on the shelf in the ROD (Raymond Ordnance Depot) I think. I have the barn where I live now, the POD, (Pembroke Ordnance Depot) which is the smaller (30x60) than the ROD (42x60). Getting older and somewhat 'forgetful', when I go over to the ROD, sometimes it is like Xmas! I find things I bought years ago, even some I have no recollection of buying! :)
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:10 pm

As long as you ain't got drool all over your chin Steve, you're still normal.
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Post by Dr Deuce » Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:01 am

I mostly only drool when I find rare NOS CCKW or Chev items! It is a weakness I guess,,, :)
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Aug 12, 2012 7:27 pm

Am always looking for NOS CCKW DO-DADS,
Closed Cab Data Plates, Leather Pioneer Tool Straps (found 'em Feb 2013), NOS WWII GUIDE 6 Volt Sealed Beams with the dull look as seen in the pic. etc.
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by D.R.H. » Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:58 am

Thanks for the photo of the heater. I forgot all about this topic. The dates are kinda old.
In Loving Memoriam: George R. Hancock. 20 Mar. 1938 - 11 Jan. 2017. U.S.A.F. 1956 - 1962. R.I.P. Dad.
In Loving Memoriam: Ann Hancock, 08 Mar. 1934 - 25 Sept. 2021. R.N. 1960 - 2005. R.I.P. Mom.
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:24 pm

Check with Fred Potter-Adirondack Surplus, tell him Joe sent you.
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Tom Wolboldt » Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:37 am

Ben wrote / asked:
Anyone buy one yet?
If you are lucky enough to get a boxed NOS, it will have instructions.
You do not need the NOS box to get the instructions since they come rolled and stored in the center part of the heater.

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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:41 am

That's always good to know. :wink: Mine were packed in the box in an envelope.
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:12 pm

Anybody interested in one of the EVANS HEATERS?
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by retro-roco » Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:41 am

Are you selling, or just asking?
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Re: CCKW DO-DADS

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:03 am

Just asking. I know of some NOS in a warehouse.
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