[VAC] vintage heater

["Ken & Molly Reed" <archneo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello!

I have acquired some nice parts out of a 1948 SOB trailer, which are
identical to vintage Airstream parts.  Included in these was a heater
exactly like those used in Airstreams from the late 40s.  It is rectangular
in shape, 13x9x3.5 inches, art deco style painted-aluminum grill, has two
ceramic bricks inside for transfer of heat, and is made by the Deluxe Wall
Heater Company, model "Elite."  Fred Coldwell, this is the one you sent us a
photo of.  It is complete except that it is missing the "key" which is used
to turn it on and off.  Does anyone have one of these heaters with a key?
If so, would it be possible to have a duplicate made of the key (by
casting/impression)?  I would be very happy to pay for such duplication, so
that I will be able to turn the heater on without using pliers every time!
I realize some folks buy the trailer first, but I'm hoping that if I find
enough parts, the 40s vintage trailer will come to me.  Any help with that
would be appreciated too!  ;^)

Ken & Molly Reed
'57 Bubble, '57 Suburban
Looking for that perfect 40s Clipper....