I decided that a heater and defroster are needed in the Lancia but instead of hooking up the factory system, I upgraded to a Vintage Air Gen-II Heater kit. The blower assembly is significantly smaller and utilizes servos to control the heat and air output, much like a modern car. This flexibility allows me to place the controls wherever electrical wiring can reach, unlike the factory unit’s control cables. The entire assembly fits neatly under the dash, and I made a custom bracket to adapt the heater to the factory mounting studs on the firewall. Additionally, I printed a plastic … Continue reading Update 1/15/26: Heat and defroster