no heat, 'cause theres no heater. considering aftermarket. advice?

when i bought the van, heater was out and parts in milk crate. took a closer look today and theres not enough parts. i have the duct with flaps, one broken, and not much else. so i need everything including heater core. considering an aftermarket heater from summit. they have 13 different ones under "heaters automotive" and think it would be a wash on cost, maybe cheaper. i think it would be a cleaner/less clutterred look too. they range from 12,000-40,000 btu's and have no idea what i need. do the factory heaters heat enough? any reason to not go this route?

For ease of fitment I would stay with the original setup....junk yard time! I know where there is a 64 intact ....I could call him and see what he wants for the whole unit....Let me know.

make the call, but after market install is pretty basic.

believe there is a couple heater boxes for the van on ebay now also if ur gettin an aftermarket?? Id think the biggest u can afford- ur heatin a box

ya, parts are out there. so i could easily go either way. original just bolts in, aftermarket is new, brand new. and available in 40k btu for 179.00. how good is stock heaters?

My stock heater defrosts excellent and will drive you out of the van it gets so hot ! Bill

jrinaman did yo find you a heater stock heater core?
I have one out of a 64 just not sure obut the condition of the
core itself. One of the flapper valves is broken and the lower
deflector is missing, if you want i will check on its condition
tomorrow. let me know.