Awesome video Howard! Love the fact that this piece was saved from the garbage dump, and restored to it's former glory! They sure don't make em like that any more! Great job!
Nice work! I refurbished one from 1948 for a friend, a few years ago. They recently said, it's still working great. These move a tremendous amount of air with the help of those rings.
It really did move a lot of air. It sounded louder in the video. Tom is very happy with it. Tom told Russ I restored it better than new. I was at Haney's for breakfast this morning..... Russ commented that the new fan docent move enough air.... like that Westinghouse did. Who knows, it might be put back to work there.
Nice job with the paint! A lot of these later versions of the mobileaire had motor issues, so I'm not too surprised yours does as well. I would suggest adding revarnishing the stator as a standard restoration procedure when you do your next fan and going forward. It's really helps these older fan motors a lot!
What do you use to revarnish motor windings? Is Mobileaire the correct name Westinghouse used for this fan? it sure is a neat old fan. It moves an amazing amount of air. The fan was used for 64 years, eight to ten hours a day, so I guess it's entitled to have motor issues. I told Tom I would keep an eye out for a good working motor thats not worn out. I have a couple other fans that have fried motors, that I keep my eye open for replacement motors.
Well thank you for taking the time to make the video That's pretty cool You're showing us all how to clean it And paint. Looks like brand new fan.Thank you for the video
You have a good friend in Tom. I was happy to meet him the last time I was visiting. I was so impressed on how immaculately he trimmed your bushes. Anyway I've made this comment more than once to you, "You've got the knowledge!" And you certainly showed this fixing Tom's fan. That fan looks brand new again! Im always impressed when something destined for the trash is resurrected. I have a question about Haney's. You've said that it was a Howard Johnsons. Was it just the restaurant or was there a motel connected to it? Oh, one more thing I'm still working on getting you connected to view "Relish the Old Days" video. I'm going to get one of my kids to help me. Take care my friend.
It was way to cool of a fan to toss out, even if it didn't work at all, plus it was super filthy. Tom stated he cleaned it up before bringing it over..... It works well on the one speed it has. The Howard Johnson was a truck stop with a small motel that is long gone. The restaurant still has a lot of the Howard Johnson stuff inside. It opened in 1959, so the Bel Air fits in well when parked there. I remember as a kid, dad taking us there in his 59 Parkwood to get ice cream after going to the Montgomery Ward Auto Service Center at Universal Mall at 12 Mile and Dequindre..... Dad loved his ice cream!
Excellent and informative video! I have this fan but a Model AM 17-1 My husband plugged it in the other night and we heard a calling sound and smelled something like a burnt old oil/dust smell. Needless to say I’m sure the motor is fried. I absolutely this fan and was wondering if you could recommend a place to find a new or refurbished motor?! Any info is much appreciated! Thank you
Awesome video Howard! Love the fact that this piece was saved from the garbage dump, and restored to it's former glory! They sure don't make em like that any more! Great job!
Yeah, plus it looks good with the Bel Air.... both being 59's.
Love those Westinghouse Fans!! Great job!!
Nice work! I refurbished one from 1948 for a friend, a few years ago. They recently said, it's still working great. These move a tremendous amount of air with the help of those rings.
It really did move a lot of air. It sounded louder in the video. Tom is very happy with it. Tom told Russ I restored it better than new. I was at Haney's for breakfast this morning..... Russ commented that the new fan docent move enough air.... like that Westinghouse did. Who knows, it might be put back to work there.
@@OldCarAlley Hopefully it will go back in service!
Beautiful your friend Tom will be happy
Tom loves it..... he picked it up last week.
I have 2 of these and have been reluctant to take them apart but your vid was great for that, Thanks
Wonderful job 👍 best to you and yours
Thank you
Howard, as per always your work is top notch. Thanks for sharing. Great to see you up and busy.
I'v been super busy with getting things winter ready and fixing things.
Nice job with the paint! A lot of these later versions of the mobileaire had motor issues, so I'm not too surprised yours does as well. I would suggest adding revarnishing the stator as a standard restoration procedure when you do your next fan and going forward. It's really helps these older fan motors a lot!
What do you use to revarnish motor windings? Is Mobileaire the correct name Westinghouse used for this fan? it sure is a neat old fan. It moves an amazing amount of air. The fan was used for 64 years, eight to ten hours a day, so I guess it's entitled to have motor issues. I told Tom I would keep an eye out for a good working motor thats not worn out. I have a couple other fans that have fried motors, that I keep my eye open for replacement motors.
@@OldCarAlley I use Sprayon EL600 clear spray varnish. You can see how I do it in the video I made a while back about my vornado window fan.
@@colin_5839 Thank you, I'll have to order some. Happy Thanksgiving
@@OldCarAlley It's definitely a good thing to have plenty of on hand! Hope you had a good thanksgiving as well!
Cool breeze coming from that fan. Nice work Howard.
It moves a decent amount of air for a long distance.
Well thank you for taking the time to make the video That's pretty cool You're showing us all how to clean it And paint. Looks like brand new fan.Thank you for the video
Nicely done.
Another good job, Howard.
hope your feeling better these days
Thank you, I am feeling much better.
👍Awesome job
Don’t make em like they used to..
Stay well Brother 👊🏼
"You can be sure,if its Westinghouse" remember that old slogan?
I don't remember that, but that old Westinghouse fan its very well built. After all it was used for for 64 years eight to ten hours a day.
You have a good friend in Tom. I was happy to meet him the last time I was visiting. I was so impressed on how immaculately he trimmed your bushes. Anyway I've made this comment more than once to you, "You've got the knowledge!" And you certainly showed this fixing Tom's fan. That fan looks brand new again! Im always impressed when something destined for the trash is resurrected. I have a question about Haney's. You've said that it was a Howard Johnsons. Was it just the restaurant or was there a motel connected to it? Oh, one more thing I'm still working on getting you connected to view "Relish the Old Days" video. I'm going to get one of my kids to help me. Take care my friend.
It was way to cool of a fan to toss out, even if it didn't work at all, plus it was super filthy. Tom stated he cleaned it up before bringing it over..... It works well on the one speed it has. The Howard Johnson was a truck stop with a small motel that is long gone. The restaurant still has a lot of the Howard Johnson stuff inside. It opened in 1959, so the Bel Air fits in well when parked there. I remember as a kid, dad taking us there in his 59 Parkwood to get ice cream after going to the Montgomery Ward Auto Service Center at Universal Mall at 12 Mile and Dequindre..... Dad loved his ice cream!
Well we are going to have to bring our Belairs there for a photo shoot!
@@Martin48964 Totally
Hey Howard sent the link to the video. I sent it to your email address. Hope you enjoy it!
@@Martin48964 Awesome video!
Excellent and informative video! I have this fan but a Model AM 17-1
My husband plugged it in the other night and we heard a calling sound and smelled something like a burnt old oil/dust smell. Needless to say I’m sure the motor is fried. I absolutely this fan and was wondering if you could recommend a place to find a new or refurbished motor?!
Any info is much appreciated!
Thank you
I've been looking for motors too, with zero luck.
What's the best way to put the grill back on? having a little trouble with one.
I carefully tapped it into place with my hand.
Theirs always something to do being idle is not an option.
Doing nothing is a waste of time!
Bearings will eventually wear which is un-bear-able.
It did smooth out and quite down.... after I let it run for a couple hours. For some reason it sounds louder in the video, then standing next to it.