Dash knob layout?

[Semocoachworks]

On my dash in the 62 suburban, from left to right is the headlights, wipers, choke, steering column, a push pull with 2 detents that says "heater"??, cigar lighter, and under the dash on the right side is a momentary pushbuttons for washer. Anyone know what the right side heater switch is for? My fan switch on the heater control works?

[jbgroby]

Can u ppstba picture? Some of your description sounds like a PO added things.

[Semocoachworks]

The heater knob to right of column is the one I'm curious about.

[Semocoachworks]

[jrmunn]

In my 64 1500, the hole to the left of the ignition is empty. My heater control is a knob located to the right of the radio that is pulled out for more heat and turned to control the fan. I don't like this arrangement because the knob is a hazard, especially when pulled out. And unless held just right, the knob comes off when pulled. My guess is that the cable behind your "Heater" knob has been re-routed from the original heater control. If so, this is a good idea for me to look into as well, although the fan control function can't be moved.

JRMunn

[Semocoachworks]

Jrmunn, my heater switch on the dash has 2 detents and is electrical, no cable. I'm going to trace the wires tomorrow and see where they go.

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[jrmunn]

The fan is the only electrically operated part of the cab heating/vent system that I know of in these trucks, so I would like to know what you find after tracing the wires. Re-routing the heater control cable still seems like an interesting idea, and would probably be simpler and less expensive than trying to find a lever operated replacement to the fit narrow dash opening for the heater control in my truck.

JRMunn

[Semocoachworks]

Well, traced the heater switch wiring and it leads to back of suburban. Looks like it had a rear heater before. It probably set where one of the 2 Jerry can holders are now. Now I'll see if I can find a rear heater to put back in it.