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| WTB: GE 3 Star Oscillator Fan 78777 six blade 12" | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 03:07 am |
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Lance Young Guest
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Hello All, Looking for one to restore or just a nice one in original condition. Again, Cat 78777 (6 winger) R12 Black from 1915 with 6 pole motor. PM with details if you can help. Thanks much, Lance Last edited on Sun Oct 29th, 2017 01:35 am by Lance Young |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 03:41 am |
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Henry Carrera Guest
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You have good taste in fans! 
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 04:44 am |
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Chris A. Campbell Guest
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Are there 2 and 3 star variants of 78777? Mine is 2 star.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 03:51 pm |
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Lance Young Guest
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Thanks Henry. Not an easy fan to locate but certainly not rare. Lance
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 03:53 pm |
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Lance Young Guest
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Chris - I've seen examples on google for the 2 and 3 star. I know one person that has a two star 78777. Probably more common on the earlier BMY and SMY. Lance
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 06:37 pm |
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Steve Stephens Guest 
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Chris A. Campbell wrote: Are there 2 and 3 star variants of 78777?Yes, there are both. 2 and 3 stars for Form R, 1915 then just two stars through 1919. Form S, 1916, is still black I think but, after that, they are olive green with, mostly but not all, steel blades and cages.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 07:28 pm |
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John Fengel AFCA Member 
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I have a 2 Star - 6 Blade - #78777 - Form R12 - Type AO - Black original paint
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 07:49 pm |
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Jim Humphrey AFCA Member 
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I've got a 78777, Form S3, two star in black, BB/SC, which agrees with what Steve posted above. Edit: Sorry, I got lost as to what forum I'm in, I was posting for info only, this fan isn't for sale right now. Last edited on Fri Oct 13th, 2017 08:10 pm by Jim Humphrey |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 08:05 pm |
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Don Tener Guest 
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I think he really wants something like this. It is just that this one is 16" instead of 12". This is a form R2 3 star.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 08:06 pm |
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Steve Stephens Guest
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Lance says he wants a 78777 12" which is a 6 wing fan. I have one in my collection but not ready to let it go just yet.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 08:15 pm |
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Lance Young Guest
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Don.....really nice fan. Steve is right, I'm looking for the six wing version with BB/BC if possible. Probably only the 3 star 1915 version will have brass cage and wing. Steve - correctly me if that version was not made. Thanks, Lance
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 09:40 pm |
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Don Tener Guest
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Lance Young wrote: Don.....really nice fan. Steve is right, I'm looking for the six wing version with BB/BC if possible. Probably only the 3 star 1915 version will have brass cage and wing. Steve - correctly me if that version was not made.Yea I had a brain fart  I was thinking BB/BC.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 09:58 pm |
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Steve Stephens Guest
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My 78777 is a 1916 Form S (I had said it was a 1915 Form R but it's not) and a two star with brass blades. Earlier 1915 Form R ones have brass struts and a pot metal oscillator disc, later ones are two star and cast iron oscillator disc and with steel struts. Mine has steel struts, cast iron oscillator disc, and two stars- Form S. Black paint and, other than the Form letter, it's identical to the late 1915 Form R fans.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 10:25 pm |
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Lance Young Guest
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Steel cage?
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13th, 2017 11:45 pm |
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Steve Stephens Guest
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1915 and 16 are brass cages, the last year for GE brass on all models.
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14th, 2017 03:07 am |
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Lawrence Smith AFCA Member 
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 I found this some time ago & will clean it someday
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14th, 2017 03:23 am |
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Lance Young Guest
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Sweet one there Lawrence. What can you tell me about it?
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14th, 2017 04:04 am |
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Steve Rockwell AFCA Member 
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NFS
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14th, 2017 04:07 am |
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Lance Young Guest
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That be the one Steve. NFS - :( Lance
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14th, 2017 04:15 am |
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Steve Stephens Guest
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Lance Young wrote: That be the one Steve. NFS - :(That one has the early brass struts and three stars but, also, a pot metal oscillator disc vs the later cast iron part. But GE's pot metal can be pretty decent on some models.
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14th, 2017 04:25 am |
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Steve Rockwell AFCA Member
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Steve, What's the visual giveaway that tells you it's pot metal? I checked my 19-teens GEs, and with the exception of the kidney which has a flat narrow disc, all are magnetic, Forms R S & V... the proportions all seem the same...?
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14th, 2017 04:49 am |
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Russ Huber AFCA Member 
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I have 12" 4 wing 3 stars. If your interested PM me. I also have a 16" 3 star stump with blade. Needs 16" brass guard and struts.
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14th, 2017 05:04 am |
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Steve Stephens Guest
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Steve Rockwell wrote: Steve, What's the visual giveaway that tells you it's pot metal? I checked my 19-teens GEs, and with the exception of the kidney which has a flat narrow disc, all are magnetic, Forms R S & V... the proportions all seem the same...?I can just smell pot metal Steve. Here's an early three star form R with the pot metal osc. disc. It's taller but was original painted I think so some might not be so obviously made of pot metal.  Another early 3-star showing details.  16" 3-star with cast iron oscillator disc which is narrower around the cast iron rim and has a slightly different profile. You may find that 3-stars with iron discs have steel struts instead of brass. I'm not sure about 16" models. Do you see the pot metal vs the cast iron difference Steve? Pot metal discs are fairly commonly seen I think and I have had several. 
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| Posted: Sun Oct 15th, 2017 12:59 am |
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Lance Young Guest
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PM sent Russ.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 16th, 2017 03:33 am |
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Lance Young Guest
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Bump.
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| Posted: Wed Oct 25th, 2017 01:17 am |
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Chris Benbow Guest 
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Here’s another example 78777 form R. They make great bedroom fans! In its “wild” state. I’ll be cleaning it up first but may end up being a restoration candidate. Also NFS Attached Image (viewed 670 times): Last edited on Wed Oct 25th, 2017 03:04 am by Chris Benbow |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 25th, 2017 02:13 am |
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Lance Young Guest
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And a super nice example Chris! I prefer the originals but not shy to attempt a restoration if justified. What would it take to pry away from you? Lance
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| Posted: Wed Oct 25th, 2017 03:04 am |
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Chris Benbow Guest
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Lance Young wrote: And a super nice example Chris! Sorry Lance I’m gonna hang on to this one. You’ll find yours, just gotta keep looking
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27th, 2017 03:14 pm |
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Lance Young Guest
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Still looking if anyone will help. Thanks. Lance
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