Um - What is This?

[Bostonian1976]

What's going on in this photo I found on Flickr? I don't recognize the (heater?)

[n6zt]

I have a 1970 RHD Dormobile, and it has that same smiths heater. No outside air; just recirculates cabin air.
Jim

[leafsprung]

typical home market heater for late SIIAs

[Bostonian1976]

Thanks - I had never seen one before

[SalemRover]

I have seen one... lying in my basement.

-Jason

p.s. I will be shocked and disillusioned if Ike doesn't have several of these lying around :P

[PH4]

Are the flat better than the round or vice versa?

[1961 109 WAGON]

ive seen them, im interested in there keyless entry key fab more...

[Tim Smith]

... just recirculates cabin air.

And makes noise.

Yes, even when the blade is not hitting the fins.

[Enigma]

An Aside!

What is that ratchet type control on the left side?

[LaneRover]

Is that 'Scuff protector" below the ignition a 'factory' item ;-P

Brent

Of course the missing paint below the ignition is a factory item just like the 'ball shaped' dent in the tailgate seems to be.

[greenmeanie]

An Aside!

What is that ratchet type control on the left side?

It's a late IIA hand throttle.

[gudjeon]

The ratchet type thingy on the side is the hand control for the throttle.

Crap, I should read before I post