Can't find in-dash recirculating heater controls for 57 Bel Air

[tr283]

I have a 57 Bel Air 4 door post sedan with a recirculating heater. The chrome in-dash control is pretty simple. It has 2 knobs, (not sliders). One is a twist knob, multi-position for the fan speed and the other is a pull knob for defrost. That's it. I would like to replace the in-dash chrome control face plate but it seems none of the main stream 57 parts suppliers stock it. Anybody know of a supplier which sells them? Plan B would be to convert it but not sure what my option is. Suggestions in that case? Thanks!!

[chevynut]

Wish I could help you tr283, but I've never even see such a thing. In fact, I've never seen a "standard" heater for a 55 or 56 either, only the "deluxe" heater in any car I've looked at. I'd check eBay for the part you're looking for...it may not be reproduced.

[chevynut]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Chevy-Passenger-Car-Recirculating-Standard-Heater-Control-/142558394097?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

[tr283]

You da man! Yes that's the faceplate. Mine is about the same condition. I looked on ebay and didn't see it. Thanks for helping!

[LEE T]

That one on ebay doesn't seem like it has much pitting and after its cleaned up would probably be about as good an original as you could find.

[WagonCrazy]

In all my years of looking at 57s, I have never seen one of those. Learn something new everyday.

[567chevys]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Chevy-Passenger-Car-Recirculating-Standard-Heater-Control-/142558394097?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

This seller is Dick Olsen Aka Hotrodder