Bobby Gaines Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Bought this little fan from a member at Lake Houston meet in October. It was in great condition and was all cast iron so decided to do my best to bring it up a notch. I in stalled a switch (it had a inline switch) put some rubber feet on the base, made a brass cage for it and modified a GE Aluminum blade for it. That little fan runs great! Video.MOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Sailors Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 looks amazing! How much sanding filler did you put on that motor and base because its smooth as glass haha! I know the casts on these were rough! This is one I restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Gaines Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 Dylan it really was not that bad, after I drilled the for the head wire and switch I sanded it with a flapper wheel and filled a few places with red paddy then use a filler primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 You like dolling those little guys, don't you Bobby. You don't see those very often, but they are well constructed. I had a few in past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Carmody Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 The polished aluminum and brass really makes it stand out.Nice work Bobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Dunaway Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Awesome upgrade for an overbuilt dimestore fan !!! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Gaines Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 15 hours ago, Geoff Dunaway said: Awesome upgrade for an overbuilt dimestore fan !!! 👍 LOL! I like putting lipstick on a Pig! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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