Trevor Andersen Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Digging into this century project. I shaped and put on 3 new 2.5mm wires on the cage. The old were broken and it looked like wire hangers had been used to make new front to back wires. I still need to wet sand down and buff some of the work but it should look decently matched. Stripped the old awful green paint on top of the rusted out original. My plan is to do some detailed work on this one with the painting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 Does anyone have a wiring diagram for this fan? I have a faded one on the baseplate and have seen others on the old site but I need something for dummies. I can ohm out the headwires and determine high mid and low but then I need someone to explain to me which wire attaches where. This version of the switch has the one wire that gets attached to the 3rd speed if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave McManaman Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) There are schematics/diagrams on the old site courtesy of John McComas, within the information restoration section. Here are a couple that may apply. Edited August 21, 2022 by Dave McManaman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) A sneak peek. It will look darker and more depth once the clear coats are on. Have some scrollwork pinstriping to do first. Edited August 23, 2022 by Trevor Andersen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 Getting closer. Main painting will be done soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Schmid Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Wow Trevor what a COOL color ! Love it ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) Anyone have tips on how to connect the housing pieces back together with the stator and rotor inside? I am having a problem getting the rear housing to slide on all the way when tightening the bolts. Do I need to tight the rear bolts first and then pull the stator in fully with the front bolt tightening? I tried some light grinding inside the rear housing but the lip fits fine over the stator it appears and I don't have any clearance issues from the coils etc. Baffling me at the moment. Edited September 5, 2022 by Trevor Andersen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 Figured it out. Had to tighten the front first and just figure out the right tightness on each bolt to keep the rotor free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) Finished this up. It's green and it's angry. 20220907_155256.mp4 Edited September 7, 2022 by Trevor Andersen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Some before pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Roadt Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 nicely done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Schmid Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Awesome job Trevor ! Love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Valencheck Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Great work Trevor! I'm looking for the same fan in an unrestored state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Vic Valencheck said: Great work Trevor! I'm looking for the same fan in an unrestored state. Thanks. I love the look but I don't think I ever want to restore another lol. It has so many little parts that just don't survive or you don't notice they are missing. This is probably the 4th century I've worked on. They are very sharp looking but I much prefer working on an Emerson or GE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sailors Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Trevor Andersen said: Thanks. I love the look but I don't think I ever want to restore another lol. It has so many little parts that just don't survive or you don't notice they are missing. This is probably the 4th century I've worked on. They are very sharp looking but I much prefer working on an Emerson or GE. I second you on that statement, I restored a later solid iron motor century and it is a solid fan but I had to use a parts fan to replace missing/ broken bits on the one I was restoring. Definitely a little over-engineered. Yes I somehow had two 5 speed iron century 16” in my possession haha, both which do run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trevor Andersen Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, Dylan Sailors said: I second you on that statement, I restored a later solid iron motor century and it is a solid fan but I had to use a parts fan to replace missing/ broken bits on the one I was restoring. Definitely a little over-engineered. Yes I somehow had two 5 speed iron century 16” in my possession haha, both which do run Definitely over-engineered. Only some of the non-polar cub Gilbert fans have I found to be more arcane and needlessly complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) That's cool. Take it to a car show. The dude that owns this car would probably flip you 10 to 20 Bens for your ra🙂d Century. Edited September 9, 2022 by Russ Huber 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Carmody Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Nice work Trevor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butler Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Beautiful job Trevor! Did you get that fan from me at FF? The hideous pre-restoration green looks familiar. 🧐 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Steve Butler said: Beautiful job Trevor! Did you get that fan from me at FF? The hideous pre-restoration green looks familiar. 🧐 I did get it at FF. The horrible green inspired me I guess haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Dunlap Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 This must be the inspiration for this color. I've been on a green thang lately, myself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Gaines Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Great Job! Beautiful fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 8 hours ago, Chris Campbell said: Dig this. Ironically recently bought similar paint Profile helps that pearl pop. You did well with this! I've been experimenting with mixes and coat orders etc. I think I need to put on a couple more intercoats of the water based clear when using metallics to get a smoother surface. I had to put on extra coats of 2k clear to get this smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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