Heater in 1930 car ????

CCCA judges cars "as they could have been delivered to the original owner." That is different from the AACA idea of judging them "as they left the factory." Dealers very often installed accessories to suit the whims of their clientele. In the case of CCCA Classics, it can be difficult to draw the line between what is truly custom coachwork and what is simply a dealer installed option. I won't go in to the long and convoluted explanation for that guideline, but suffice to say that if the heater looks like something the dealer "could have" installed on the car prior to delivery to the original owner, then it would be accepted by CCCA. AACA would have a different interpretation.

A CCCA Judge would be well within his (or her) rights to ask you for documentation that the heater or any accessory) could have been put on the car by the dealer, before it was delivered to the original owner. Does a 1935 after market heater appear to be very different from a 1930 version? Without documentation, and without seeing it, I can’t give you a definitive answer. More than likely, not very many CCCA Judges are experts on after market heaters. That's not to say you won't find one that is.

Peter's advice is very good, unless you are trying to restore a car with the expectation of scoring 100 points. If you have an eye on the concours circuit and want to have a "Pebble Beach" quality car, you might want to do your research very thoroughly. There is nothing wrong with aiming that high. I commend the folks who do it, because it gives those of us with more ordinary means something to really admire. For most of us, simply enjoying the car for what it is, and having fun with it is reward enough. This is a hobby. Whatever your level of involvement is, be sure to have fun while you are doing it.

I have some info on that heater in the car. It is a "HA DEES" hot water fresh air heater. Liberty Foundries Company, Rockford,IL Pat # 17131. I am going to look up the pat# and see when it was given to them. I would just like to see when this thing was made. Thanks for all your input and info on this. I just don't know what way to go with this car. I would like to get it as near to a 100pt car as I can, But I would still like to drive it. I don't want to get to crazy with it. I like to drive my cars. I have a 1953 Plymouth that I am getting back on the road, and I use the heck out of that thing YEAR ROUND.