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| WANTED! Dead Or Alive | Rating: 
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21st, 2018 08:55 pm |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member 
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It's official, the holy grail has been found and has arrived! My hunt has officially ended on July 26th, 2021, at 6:32 PM EST. A collector on one of the Facebook groups notified me about the Ebay auction and the fan was acquired not long after. It has arrived, well packed and fully functional. I plan to do a full restoration on this one just like the last Chelsea I did and this one will come with me to my new home once I move. My dad had two of these many years ago and the last time I saw them was some time in 1993. Both of his were in pristine condition and it's an absolute shame they went to waste. I've been looking for this particular model for as long as I can remember and I wasn't able to identify what it was until I joined the AFCA and other related groups. I knew they were made by Chelsea at this point but the model was still unknown as all of the Chelsea fans I have seen from the time I have joined up until recently were the base model. Zach from the old DT forums had a catalog listing the model I have been searching for so I knew they existed. A few years back, while rummaging through old family photos, I finally found a picture just barely containing one of the two we had. The question remains....how many of these are there? So far, I have only ever seen three at this point, and two of them are long gone, making this one, as far as my knowledge goes, the only one to exist. Obviously there's likely more out there, but how many? If it took 25+ years to find just one, I can't imagine there are a whole lot of them. I've spoken to most of the window fan gurus and even they have stated that they have never seen one of these, so that makes it pretty rare in my book, at this given moment. At least until they show up a dime a dozen now that I finally have one.  The picture updated below is of the exact fan after some photoshop doctoring to make it look cleaner. The fan will be sent off to get powdercoated shortly. Attached Image (viewed 912 times): Last edited on Wed Jul 28th, 2021 04:19 pm by Rob Duffy |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 22nd, 2018 05:47 am |
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Jeff Jones AFCA Member
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There is a Chelsea window fan in a local antique mall but I don't remember if it's this one or not w/ the push buttons and thermostat. I don't think it was b/c I think the switch was on up by the motor. Plus it was a teal/blue color not white.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 22nd, 2018 03:36 pm |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Jeff Jones wrote: There is a Chelsea window fan in a local antique mall but I don't remember if it's this one or not w/ the push buttons and thermostat. I don't think it was b/c I think the switch was on up by the motor. Plus it was a teal/blue color not white.That would be a much earlier model. They did come with toggle switches on the side of the motor, I have one myself. The model I'm looking for was made some time after 1957 and it seems to be impossible to find.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18th, 2019 07:36 am |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Bump, still looking.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 8th, 2019 10:22 am |
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Nicholas Denney Guest 
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Bump
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| Posted: Fri Mar 8th, 2019 04:53 pm |
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David Allen Guest
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I thought I saw one on the Facebook fan groups, but not sure which one. Might be worth a look there.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 11th, 2019 06:46 pm |
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Brad Hughes AFCA Member
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   Rob, Friend of mine has this one he rescued from scrap yard. It doesn't quite fit the bill, but I had to check it out after reading your "Wanted Poster". We plugged it in and it ran great, but needed a little loving oil.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 11th, 2019 06:51 pm |
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Brad Hughes AFCA Member
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Can anyone advise me what year this would be. Tag is on motor, but didn't access and it was unclear.
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| Posted: Sun Mar 17th, 2019 04:31 pm |
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Michael Mirin AFCA Member 
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Late 40s to early 50s.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18th, 2019 12:49 am |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Bounty still unclaimed.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18th, 2019 05:40 am |
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Michael Beaudette Guest 
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Rob your ad looks similar to one I have seen for a couple years on craigslist in the NH, ME, MA areas. Great minds think alike   Attached Image (viewed 4054 times):
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| Posted: Thu Apr 4th, 2019 01:22 pm |
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Lane Shirey AFCA Member 
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Rob, is this the one you’re looking for? The switch doesn’t look like the one you’re looking for.  Last edited on Thu Apr 4th, 2019 01:24 pm by Lane Shirey |
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| Posted: Thu Apr 4th, 2019 07:52 pm |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Lane Shirey wrote: Rob, is this the one you’re looking for? The switch doesn’t look like the one you’re looking for. Negative sir, but I did attempt to acquire that one and got no response. That's a little 16", earlier model. The two my family had back in the early 90's were both 20" blades and judging by my research, I would reckon that the model number may be 57W2, or similar. Attached is a picture of what the switch would look like in the lower right-hand corner, minus the thermostat which is not present on this model. Attached Image (viewed 3797 times): Last edited on Thu Apr 4th, 2019 07:56 pm by Rob Duffy |
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| Posted: Thu Apr 4th, 2019 09:19 pm |
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Lane Shirey AFCA Member
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Ok, saw that one on CL and thought I’d let you know. See you at Toms!
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| Posted: Tue Apr 30th, 2019 06:09 pm |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Still looking. Bounty unclaimed.
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| Posted: Tue Apr 30th, 2019 10:36 pm |
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Doug Edmunds AFCA Member 
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This looks like a Chelsea with push buttons. Rebranded as a Monkey Wards though....
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| Posted: Wed May 1st, 2019 08:47 am |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Doug Edmunds wrote: This looks like a Chelsea with push buttons. Rebranded as a Monkey Wards though....Close but no cigar. This is actually an Air King. While looking the same, it's a completely different fan with very different features, mainly the grille and the thermostat being on the opposite side of the fan.
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| Posted: Tue May 14th, 2019 12:59 am |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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My current offer from now until next year this day, May 13th 2020: $750 to the first person to find one of these elusive Chelsea made fans, five push buttons and thermostat in the lower right hand corner.
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| Posted: Tue May 14th, 2019 01:47 am |
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Mark Behrend AFCA Member 
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Rob Duffy wrote: My current offer from now until next year this day, May 13th 2020: $750 to the first person to find one of these elusive Chelsea made fans, five push buttons and thermostat in the lower right hand corner.Dang, you want that bad!
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| Posted: Tue May 14th, 2019 03:03 am |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Mark Behrend wrote: Rob Duffy wrote:It's been over 24 years since I've seen one and I can't say for certain other collectors have seen any either.My current offer from now until next year this day, May 13th 2020: $750 to the first person to find one of these elusive Chelsea made fans, five push buttons and thermostat in the lower right hand corner.Dang, you want that bad!
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| Posted: Sun Sep 29th, 2019 09:38 pm |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Still looking!
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| Posted: Mon Sep 30th, 2019 03:20 pm |
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. Last edited on Tue Oct 1st, 2019 01:18 pm by Alan Kinsey |
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| Posted: Tue Mar 17th, 2020 09:41 pm |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Bump
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18th, 2020 12:11 am |
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Chad Campbell Guest
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 Is this it?
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| Posted: Wed Mar 18th, 2020 04:34 pm |
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Tom Zapf AFCA Member
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I HAVE THIS SAME FAN BRANDED BY SEARS AS THEIR ENTRY LEVEL BARGAIN REVERSIBLE WINDOW FAN IN THE BOX. THE THERMO DOESNT WORK BUT IT RUNS GOOD ...SORRY ROB STILL HAVNT FOUND ONE OF YOURS
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| Posted: Thu Apr 2nd, 2020 08:15 pm |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Tom Zapf wrote: I HAVE THIS SAME FAN BRANDED BY SEARS AS THEIR ENTRY LEVEL BARGAIN REVERSIBLE WINDOW FAN IN THE BOX. THE THERMO DOESNT WORK BUT IT RUNS GOOD ...SORRY ROB STILL HAVNT FOUND ONE OF YOURSI'm starting to think that they're extinct.  It's been 25 years since I've seen the two we had and I have never seen another.Attached Image (viewed 2717 times):
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| Posted: Fri Apr 3rd, 2020 05:16 am |
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Scott Marley Guest 
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We going to find it some where!
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| Posted: Fri May 8th, 2020 06:50 pm |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Still looking.
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| Posted: Fri May 8th, 2020 08:03 pm |
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Tom Zapf AFCA Member
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THERE HAS TO BE ONE OUT THERE
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2020 06:48 pm |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Still looking. Feel free to spread the word! Finders fee applies.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20th, 2020 04:22 pm |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Still looking.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20th, 2020 04:23 pm |
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Tom Zapf AFCA Member
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i wish i could find one for you buddy
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| Posted: Sun Dec 6th, 2020 03:13 am |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Getting close, but no cigar. BOUNTY STILL STANDS! Attached Image (viewed 1878 times):
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| Posted: Sun Dec 6th, 2020 08:29 pm |
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Scott Marley Guest
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LOL !!!!!
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| Posted: Sun Dec 6th, 2020 09:41 pm |
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Cam Kuruliak Guest
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DANG!!!! You got me hooked !!!!!! Every time I surf Facebook I am always looking!!!!!!! Cam
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| Posted: Fri Dec 11th, 2020 04:23 am |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Cam Kuruliak wrote: DANG!!!! You got me hooked !!!!!! Every time I surf Facebook I am always looking!!!!!!! That's the idea! In all honesty, it's been 25 years since I've seen one of these. That's why I'm willing to put such a high price on it. Already got the funds set aside for the day one pops up, I hope.
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| Posted: Fri Dec 11th, 2020 02:59 pm |
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Tom Zapf AFCA Member
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i dont want the $ but i hope i find you one!
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| Posted: Fri Jan 1st, 2021 05:09 am |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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As of the end of 2020, the bounty still stands! Will 2021 be any different? Happy New Year everyone!
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| Posted: Fri Jan 1st, 2021 06:26 am |
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Arjun Saini Guest 
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happy new years rob have a good one my friend
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| Posted: Thu Mar 25th, 2021 04:51 am |
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Rob Duffy AFCA Member
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Bump, still looking. Bounty still unclaimed!
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