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| Posted: Wed Jun 12th, 2013 09:59 pm |
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Tony Jones Guest 
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I found a GE Collar oscillator for sale. They are asking $700 for it. What would be a fair price for it? Looks like it is in good working condition. Thanks for any info. Last edited on Wed Jun 12th, 2013 10:00 pm by Tony Jones |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 12:16 am |
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Michael Rathberger Guest 
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 12:39 am |
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Steve Sherwood AFCA Member 
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I would make sure 100% that it works properly, I think $700 is about twice what it's worth. If it has gear problems that can be a big problem, most of them do have worn gear problems.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 01:29 am |
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Tony Jones Guest
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Thanks Steve, I am aware of the fans possible gear problems. I think you are right on on pricing.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 03:50 am |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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if the gears are original and not bad and it has the other bits and pieces like right blades, cage tag etc. I could see it going for close to 400 or a bit more BUT you have to know those gears are OK because that will cost ya. with no guarantee, 250.00 to 300
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 03:53 am |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Look for: Attached Image (viewed 877 times):
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 03:54 am |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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and Attached Image (viewed 852 times):
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 05:36 pm |
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Steve Cunningham Administrator 
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Years ago, Vin McMaster did a story for The Fan Collector called "Working On The Dreaded Collar Oscillator". You can buy past issues from Jim Daggs.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 05:39 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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I'd love to see that issue, been working on mine for the past two months
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 06:44 pm |
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Mike Dombek Guest 
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Tim Marks is working on a set of replacement gears. How is it coming Tim? If it was me with no guarantee I would go $200 max.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 06:49 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Yea I was lucky got mine without a guaranteed and got lucky to see the gears were all just fine! Gears where just dirty and really no wear etc. BUT the fan needed a face lift Attached Image (viewed 792 times):
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 06:55 pm |
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Mike Dombek Guest
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Mike Lackey wrote: Yea I was lucky got mine without a guaranteed and got lucky to see the gears were all just fine! Gears where just dirty and really no wear etc.Sweet, lets see the face lift! Last edited on Thu Jun 13th, 2013 06:56 pm by Mike Dombek |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 07:03 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Mike Dombek wrote: Mike Lackey wrote:Yea I was lucky got mine without a guaranteed and got lucky to see the gears were all just fine! Gears where just dirty and really no wear etc.Sweet, lets see the face lift! Not done yet but I can give a sneak peek Attached Image (viewed 772 times):
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 07:04 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Mike Lackey wrote: Mike Dombek wrote:Mike Lackey wrote:Yea I was lucky got mine without a guaranteed and got lucky to see the gears were all just fine! Gears where just dirty and really no wear etc.Sweet, lets see the face lift! sneak peek
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 07:04 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Mike Lackey wrote: Mike Dombek wrote:Mike Lackey wrote:Yea I was lucky got mine without a guaranteed and got lucky to see the gears were all just fine! Gears where just dirty and really no wear etc.Sweet, lets see the face lift! sneak peek Attached Image (viewed 709 times):
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 07:04 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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sneak peek Attached Image (viewed 718 times):
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 07:31 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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I know some might scream sacrilege but it's just a matter of stripping it and repainting it if one likes it BLACK. I felt the fan is unique and has character, so accenting that would be nice since it needed new paint anyway!
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 09:43 pm |
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Peter Garcia Guest 
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Tony I've seen that fan on CL for a while already, I dont think the seller is going to lower his price. I would pass on that fan unless you can get it for under $250.00
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 09:50 pm |
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Tim Marks Guest
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Mike, looks great! For those who asked the collar gears are going well. I'm finishing up a Kidney nightmare that I got myself into plus I get married next weekend so my time has been limited. The gears arrived though and look great, I just need some time to put it all together. I also have to fabricate the shoulder screws used in the collar because mine came with none. I have to fabricate the linkage as well.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 10:00 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Tim Marks wrote: Mike, looks great! TIM!!! Buy as many fans as you can before you get hitched !!!!! Before it's too late!!
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 10:23 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Tim Marks wrote: The gears arrived though and look great, I just need some time to put it all together. I also have to fabricate the shoulder screws used in the collar because mine came with none. I have to fabricate the linkage as well. WOW your was naked pretty bad shape, a perfect example of how bad it can be. Now I really feel lucky to have gotten one that actually looks like it will work.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 10:32 pm |
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Tony Jones Guest
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Peter, they have gone down to $400 now. But it is 95 miles round trip to see the if it is as they describe. Thanks for all the input to all the other threads.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 11:02 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Was looking for a GE Collared Label, is this the real one they used? Attached Image (viewed 720 times):
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| Posted: Thu Jun 13th, 2013 11:12 pm |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Question did this fan come with or without a handle? Mine has no holes for a handle to screw on and had no handle when I got it, yet the patent shows a handle: Attached Image (viewed 735 times):
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| Posted: Fri Jun 14th, 2013 03:38 am |
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Mike Dombek Guest
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Fan looks good Mike. Tim looking forward to the finished product, good luck with the wedding!
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| Posted: Fri Jun 14th, 2013 04:15 am |
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Steve Stephens Guest 
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Mike Lackey wrote: Was looking for a GE Collared Label, is this the real one they used?Let me be "frank" with you Mike, that is the one that Kim puts on his restored GEs.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 14th, 2013 05:20 am |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Steve Stephens wrote: Mike Lackey wrote:Was looking for a GE Collared Label, is this the real one they used?Let me be "frank" with you Mike, that is the one that Kim puts on his restored GEs. LOL that is funny can't wait to buy a Fan from Frank, if that where ever a reality, NOT! He's in love with GE, I think he must have stock from the turn of the century he wants to liquidate one day! Most likely found in the base of an old GE no doubt! Who knows what they do to keep those things running! Worthless stock stuffed in there might help keep the speed coil from falling apart. I mean, like what else would it be good for! Last edited on Fri Jun 14th, 2013 05:35 am by Mike Lackey |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 14th, 2013 05:38 am |
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Tim Marks Guest
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Mike L- I just realized that it looks like that was the fan that went up on ebay a bit ago! Did you have any luck finding a new cage? Did it come with blades? What's your plan for getting her fully up and going? Also, will you paint the pot metal front bearing housing? T
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| Posted: Fri Jun 14th, 2013 05:53 am |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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Aaaaaaaa glad to see that comment and you are right you did see it a while back, I took a huge risk and paid more than what I should, I only got lucky that the gears where fine, only seized because the gear was not oiled and the head wire was not connected correctly. fixed both and it ran fine. Cage yes looking for a cage, I can steal one from another 3 star fan I have but would like to find one, Blade? I'll be looking for as well other wise I can steal one from the 3 stars I have. There have been several cages come up and blades come up so not too worried I can find one so that OK. The Question: "will you paint the pot metal front bearing housing?" It is!!!! already With Epoxy stainless steel so it looks somewhat natural as the Pot metal. I had to rebuild the outer edge of the front cover completely and with a lot of effort and patience because it was all chipped off from folks trying to pop it off with a screw driver. You can see the chips in the original pic. NOTE: NEVER USE A SCREW DRIVER TO TRY AND POP OFF THE FRONT COVER!!!!! Tap it out from behind carefully. I plan on just buffing the wing nut and the two shoulder screws that hold the front cover on so it has a Metal look and feel to it. I'll just clear coat them afterwards, If I could have done the front cover like that I would have but it needed to be built up so had to paint it like stainless steel. I did another like this and it looked awesome, in fact its the little fan to the left of the fan on the table. The Base mechanics are all buffed steel with clear coat on them. Just some details I thing will set it off a bit. Make it stand out. Last edited on Fri Jun 14th, 2013 06:41 am by Mike Lackey |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 14th, 2013 06:15 am |
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Mike Lackey Guest
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I like this look! With the steel. Attached Image (viewed 703 times):
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