CCKW DO-DADS

[Ben Dover]

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.

[Sgt. Hancock]

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.

[Ben Dover]

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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.

[Ben Dover]

Anyone buy one yet?
If you are lucky enough to get a boxed NOS, it will have instructions.

[Dr Deuce]

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!

[Ben Dover]

As long as you ain't got drool all over your chin Steve, you're still normal.

[Dr Deuce]

I mostly only drool when I find rare NOS CCKW or Chev items! It is a weakness I guess,,,

[Ben Dover]

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.

[Sgt. Hancock]

Thanks for the photo of the heater. I forgot all about this topic. The dates are kinda old.

[Ben Dover]

Check with Fred Potter-Adirondack Surplus, tell him Joe sent you.

[Tom Wolboldt]

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.

[Ben Dover]

That's always good to know. Mine were packed in the box in an envelope.

[Ben Dover]

Anybody interested in one of the EVANS HEATERS?

[retro-roco]

Are you selling, or just asking?

[Ben Dover]

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