I just got my first Speedster replica. It is a used (2018) built by JPS. couple of questions…how does one get the heater to work? It has the vintage A/C installed on the passenger side. Also, on the driver's side by my left knee, there are two pull knobs…one opens the front bonnet, what is the other for (black one in the picture)?
Thank you all!
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If your air unit is a Vintage Air Inc. you could try their website or call them for info.
Another question, Is your speedster Subaru powered or powered by an air-cooled motor. In either case you may not have a heater hooked up. If it air-cooled you can look at the underside of the engine and see if the heater boxes are installed or if there is just a" J "pipe for the exhaust. If you have heater boxes, check to see if the cables are hooked up to the arm that opens the boxes to supply heat to the front of the car. There should be two vent at the bottom of the frame that have a slide you can open when you want heat and the lever that controls the heater boxes is usually located on the tunnel between the seats. Pull the levers up to open the heater boxes and open the slides. Also look for wires coming from under the seats and you might just have seat heaters installed. They are activated by switches left and right for each seat. They could be located under the dash or by the side of the seats or on the tunnel somewhere. Hope that helps
Pictures of the engine (top and bottom) could tell us the type of powerplant and whether or not you have heater boxes.
It is a Subaru 2.5 power plant. Here are pics of the A/C unit and engine. 
The problem that we're going to have in helping you is that every manufacturer does things differently, and sometimes they vary from car to car by one builder. Have you tried to see if the black knob turns? Also, having heat will require a heater box and some hoses for coolant, as well as some ducting. I'd look for something like that either under the dash or up in the frunk. The black knob might be a heater valve.
Did the seller give you any info on how stuff was supposed to work?
It might help to contact JPS.
I’ve contacted JPS. Hoping to hear from them tomorrow. Thanks all!
@GolfinIan the pull handle is a hot water shut off valve ....closed is to use A/C...open allows hot water to flow through heater core in the A/C unit using fan speed knob...that s how it is on my car
Thank you @jncspyder
@GolfinIan i have done a few trick things to make my car better than as delivered from "dr jeykll"...do your self a favor...find a competent mechanic "hot rod" guy to go STEM TO STERN on your car to check for his well know "shortcuts"...including adding a gauge cluster to monitor water oil & volts....just common sense peace of mind for liquid cooled subaru power.....just IMHO ...and my experience is do not count on much help from "mr "hyde" ask me how i know 
Check your private messages. I sent over new/used vehicle acceptance checklist that you may find helpful. It is found up under the Resources/Knowledge Base tab up above for Supporting Members and covers a LOT of things on these cars, some safety related and some cosmetic. It is a list created by people on here for new owners not yet familiar with the car and needing a little guidance.
Good luck with the new car!
