WTB
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:37 pm
Need one pre 1920 fan blade in perfect condition.
Hello Larry,
I have many fan blades. Show me an example photo and I will see what I have.
Ken
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Re: WTB
Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2023 11:22 pm
Re: WTB
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:43 am
Thanks Ken. I will try to get a photo for you today.
Re: WTB
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:24 pm
That would be the small steel hub with riveted blades - I might also have some Larry.
Re: WTB
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 12:32 pm
From the encyclopedia -
1917-1920 (3960)
Similar to earlier type but hub was now cast iron. In 1916 (1917 cars) the fan bracket was changed to the longer and straighter type, which was used until the 1926 models. Early production 1917 cars used a fan shroud behind the radiator but this was apparently discontinued after a short time.
1920-1925 (3961-C)
Beginning May 1, 1920 a larger aluminum hub with one-piece blade assembly (two blade pieces welded together as an assembly) began on trucks at first, then on all cars.
1917-1920 (3960)
Similar to earlier type but hub was now cast iron. In 1916 (1917 cars) the fan bracket was changed to the longer and straighter type, which was used until the 1926 models. Early production 1917 cars used a fan shroud behind the radiator but this was apparently discontinued after a short time.
1920-1925 (3961-C)
Beginning May 1, 1920 a larger aluminum hub with one-piece blade assembly (two blade pieces welded together as an assembly) began on trucks at first, then on all cars.
Re: WTB
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 3:42 pm
I have a NICE one looks like new
Re: WTB
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 3:43 pm
3961c if thats what your looking for?
Re: WTB
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:18 pm
3960 is what Larry's in search of - I'll look after lunch !
Re: WTB
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:46 pm
I took two photos, a front and a back. Can't find the front. Let me know if you want me to try again. I'm not good at this stuff!
Re: WTB
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:47 pm
I hope this will do for now. I can always try again.
Larry Smith
Larry Smith
Re: WTB
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:13 pm
Are you looking for a brass hub or steel hub Larry ? What year is it going on ?
Re: WTB
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:15 am
Larry wants a 1913 style blade, brass hub. Not all brass hub fan blades are the same. In 1909-12 the hump in the blade is noticeably larger, these blades are pretty rare. The one Larry is looking for is much more common.
Re: WTB
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:30 am
Thanks Kim - I'll take a look but tough to find a brass hub with much crown left ! I installed a new, machined brass hub from Lang's on our '14.
Re: WTB
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 12:03 pm
Thanks for all the positive comments. As Kim noted, I need the type used in 1913, and is clearly shown in the above parts list. My fan hub is about the best I've seen. I cotter pin holding the fan bracket on, but somehow vibrated loose, and that's what caused this problem. I think old age has something to do with all this!
Re: WTB
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 3:51 pm
Looks like the flange on the fan hub is cracked.
Re: WTB
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2023 5:44 pm
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Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:26 pm
Yes, that's the one I'm looking for! There is nothing wrong with my hub. It's just the blade that broke off. I'd buy that fan you have pictured if you would sell it.
Re: WTB
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:29 pm
Larry, I have several complete fans with bad hubs, I’ll send you one, just pay the postage… Larry Debaugh