AUTO MOTOR HEATER, what is it?
Angela Herrie
don't know what it is, or the price tag that should hang from it. I am
hoping that someone would be able to tell me something about this object:
The label reads that it is an Auto Motor Heater, produced by the Bunsen
Company of Denver, Colorado. It says "Patented", but there is no patent #.
I could not find a record of the company or any history of the object,
despite hours of search and research.
I would like to sell this item, if you know any thing about this object,
please let me in on the secret. It is shaped sort of like a lantern. The
seller told me that you used to pour fuel into the well and light a pilot
flame. The pilot flame would heat the object which would be suspended by a
wire hanger to heat an engine block.
All of the pieces and detail seem to be intact, so if you have any
information, or interest in buying such an item, please let me know.
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Angela Herrie
Karen L Schumacher
: I would like to sell this item, if you know any thing about this object,
: please let me in on the secret. It is shaped sort of like a lantern. The
: seller told me that you used to pour fuel into the well and light a pilot
: flame. The pilot flame would heat the object which would be suspended by a
: wire hanger to heat an engine block.
heat up the engine a bit. For pricing/selling info, your best bet may be
to contact one of those delightful car clubs just about every town/city
has. They'd certainly let you know EXACTLY what you have and how to get
information on it.
Karen
Tsu Dho Nimh
>I recently became the proud owner of a Auto Motor Heater, the problem is, I
>don't know what it is, or the price tag that should hang from it. I am
>hoping that someone would be able to tell me something about this object:
>The label reads that it is an Auto Motor Heater, produced by the Bunsen
>Company of Denver, Colorado. It says "Patented", but there is no patent #.
>I could not find a record of the company or any history of the object,
>despite hours of search and research.
Have you asked the Denver Public Library, the Denver Chamber of
Commerce, and the Colorado Historical Society? They usualy can
find information in their files and old city directories that is
otherwise unavailable. Regular mail, with return postage, works
best.
It was used in cold climates to keep the engine block from
cracking, and the oil from becoming too thick to lubricate.
Electric versions are still in use. Some cars sold in extreme
climates have a built-in heater, and there are add-ons.
Date? I remember kerosene ones from the 1950s, used by people
who lived in areas where electricity was unavailable or
unreliable.
Value???? Depends on who out there wants one for their
collection of car stuff. There is one on eBay for a $50 opening
bid ... and no takers. It's siimilar to the ones I remember.
Older ones would probably be brass, and fancier.
Vintage Auto Motor Heater. Made by Wallin Foster Asst. Denver Co.
USA. Base is 6" around and overall is 8-1/2" tall.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=169162976
Tsu Dho Nimh
Women don't make fools of men -- most of them are the do-it-yourself types.