55 Under seat heater motor

[SPR055]

G'day again all
The under seat heater motor melted a few months back. Since then we've been searching for either a replacement motor or someone to fix the broken one. We've come up with zip in both areas. Can anyone point us in the right direction?

Cheers

[BangZoom]

The March 2009 Hot Rod Deluxe just did a piece on these (page 84 )
They used a local Carquest part listed under 60-63 Chevy truck standard heater motor for a perfect fit (12v). Since it was in stock, it probably fits many applications, just watch the 6/12 volt thing. Buick switched to 12V in 53, though specials still used the 6v. Yours s/b the 12. Hope this helps...:)

[buford owner]

check with wheatbelt antique auto in oklahoma,he is an only buick boneyard . buford owner in ct

[SPR055]

The March 2009 Hot Rod Deluxe just did a piece on these (page 84 )
They used a local Carquest part listed under 60-63 Chevy truck standard heater motor for a perfect fit (12v). Since it was in stock, it probably fits many applications, just watch the 6/12 volt thing. Buick switched to 12V in 53, though specials still used the 6v. Yours s/b the 12. Hope this helps...:)

awesome! Thank you very much :)

[SPR055]

check with wheatbelt antique auto in oklahoma,he is an only buick boneyard . buford owner in ct

cheers, I've flicked them an email

[bakersbuick]

will this blower fit the defroster too.

[RipRohring]

Hi - I am Keith (Rip) Rohring. The seat heater cord is wrapped in a circle and taped up under the passenger front seat on my 53 SUPER model 52.
I'd be interested in any progress you make on a replacement or repair of your unit. They must be identical - mine IS the NEW 12v system ;-)))
If you can keep me on your list to let me know what happens ? :Comp:
And Thanks, as always. . . Rip.

[SPR055]

we're looking into the chevy truck angle, having found a pic of one and it certainly looking the part. So very glad that golden piece of info was given :TU:

[BangZoom]

Glad to help!!! It'll fit the 53 also. Sorry - no heater cores available that I know of - but used are plentiful...find a good one and have the tanks and tubes re-soldered. FYI - Dont let any one sell you the 64/65 motor - it has a flange on it that won't work...

[Junkman]

I'll be in a Maryland yard next week that has a '55 4dr. I will be removing the power seat track and while there I will see if it has the underseat heater.

[SPR055]

g'day allan update. We ended up using a HQ Holden fan motor - after a bit of mucking around/ lathing etc. And so far so good! So any Aussie Buick owners, give it a go :)