Heater Motor Resistor

[Ed S.]

Got my heater box / core out for a refresh (64 non AC car). Looking an my (original) motor resistor. It works as designed - but it is 61 years old. This is a great opportunity to replace it. Repro's are not expensive - should I replace it? Are repros any good? Or, should I stick with the original. I understand you can get to it by removing just the glove box. What do you recommend?

Thanks for the advice.

[John W.]

Ed,
I refurbished my 64 (non-ac) heater box and just went ahead and replaced the heater resistor for all the reasons you stated. It’s 61 years old and repro’s are inexpensive. I saved my working original, so if the repro craps out, I will reinstall the original. I just didn’t want to deal with the heater box again in this lifetime.

Regards,
John