Heater duct info for early CJ5

I am trying to find a replacement for the heater duct for my 58 CJ5. It is the main duct that leaves the heater under the dash (on the drivers side) and has a diverter for the defrost. About half the duct is made of cardboard with staples attaching it to the metal parts. The cardboard sections are in rough shape and I have restored all other parts of my heater. I thought about taking it to a place that does repairs to automotive seats etc........anybody have any ideas or know where this duct can be purchased from?

 

Hey Steve,

I too was missing this item in my '57. I was at WillysWorks in Tucson, Az purchasing a windshield frame when I asked about this. There aren't any being made that he knew of, BUT.....he said that a fully metal one out of a Willys Truck fit fine, and then he GAVE me one for FREE to try!

I simply removed the vacuum cans, blocked the "entry door" open, and it literally screwed right into place, the holes even lined up. It (the defroster part) could be rigged for the cables rather easily although I didn't do this living in AZ and all.

HTH

Sorry Sparky, I knew I could help with this one!

Thad

 

Hey! Thanks very much for the information. I sent an email to Willysworks and hope to hear back from them.

Steve

 

Peter in NY,

I could not figure out how to reply to your private message. OK to email me at work. Your heater is the same as mine. I do have some pics I can send you as well.

soldroyd@abbotsford.ca

 

How 'bout this from Quadratec.

http://www.quadratec.com/cgi-bin/sg...QA=1&UREQB=2&UREQC=3&UREQD=4&FNM=00&x=38&y=26

 

Thanks for the info. I actually found this same part at "Walks 4WD" parts and ordered it yesterday.

Thanks again for the help!