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John Fengel
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Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 06:12 pm |
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I had the opportunity to attend the local "Old Time Tractor Show" today and while meandering through the displays I noticed a brass bladed fan running. It turned out to be a Lake Breeze Fan in original condition. The owner said it even has the original burner. I asked him if it was for sale and he said yes.....$3500.00. He also mentioned he had about 25 "old" fans and water motors. I got his phone number and will call him in a few days when he has time to talk. I'm going to post a couple of pictures. Sorry for the quality of them.
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John Fengel
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Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 06:12 pm |
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Steve Sherwood
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Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 10:55 pm |
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$3,500. WOW THAT IS A LOT OF MONEY. I DON'T THINK IT IS WORTH NEAR THAT. Just my opinion.
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John Fengel
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Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 11:24 pm |
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Steve,
I know what you mean. I thought $350 would have been reasonable. I wish I had taken some other pictures of the machines he had near by. He had a custom made 2 cylinder hot air engine he made running on the same principle as the fan.
John
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Tom Dreesen
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Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 11:52 pm |
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$350?!? Retail?!? Maybe $1500 retail. Grab all you can at $350.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1916-Lake-Breeze-Kerosene-Alcohol-Steam-Fan-Model-A_W0QQitemZ110434252729QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b664f7b9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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Geoff Dunaway
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Posted: Sun Oct 4th, 2009 12:00 am |
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| One just sold on ebay without blade or cage for $600.00 Whomever bought it , I know where a blade and cage are resting for this one !!
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Steve Cunningham
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Posted: Sun Oct 4th, 2009 04:47 am |
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| I think the seller is very optimistic.
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Steve Stephens
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Posted: Sun Oct 4th, 2009 04:58 am |
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| Agree Steve but I think c. $2000 would be in line with its worth in that condition if it's complete and original. Nice looking example!
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