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Stan Adams
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Posted: Sat Jul 19th, 2008 10:29 pm

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I just finished my 24" pedestal vorty to join the ceiling hung 24" model. With both of them on, the garage has some serious wind currents. Hopefully I can get my son to show me how to move pictures from the camera to the PC tonight & I will post some pics.

Many, many thanks to the following who made this possible:

John Fengel for finding it & arranging for me to pick it up. Also for putting me on the proper paint for the motor & pedestal.

Adrian Parrado for getting me the proper cage.

Paul Foster for getting me on the proper blade paint.

Thanks guys, she looks great!!!!

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Posted: Sun Jul 20th, 2008 12:06 am

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Stan,

You are very welcome. Looking forward to seeing some pictures. Thanks for all the help you have given me since I became a member and a big thanks for the October meets you host.

John

Paul Foster
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Posted: Sun Jul 20th, 2008 03:29 am

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Stan, Can't wait to see some pictures. I need a little incentive to start on mine.

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Posted: Sun Jul 20th, 2008 03:58 am

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Paul Foster wrote: Stan, Can't wait to see some pictures. I need a little incentive to start on mine.
Hey Stan!...My back and a-- are getting super sore sitting here waiting to see those pictures. And Paul...get your a-- in gear on yours so I can see your pictures.

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Posted: Sun Jul 20th, 2008 05:06 am

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so glad i found that guard a home...

working on one myself...what is the correct color on the cap that covers the base ?

thanks,a

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Posted: Sun Jul 20th, 2008 12:36 pm

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Hey Stan, you going to bring it to FF for show and tell?

Paul Foster
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Posted: Sun Jul 20th, 2008 07:07 pm

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Adrian Parrado wrote: so glad i found that guard a home...

working on one myself...what is the correct color on the cap that covers the base ?

thanks,a

Adrian, I asked the same question some weeks earlier. Russ had posted a picture of his orginal Vorty 24" pedestal on page 3 of the forum under the posting entitled "How to Remove The Pedestal Pole From The Base".

Looks like the fan blade, top collar, and bottom cap are the same dark taupe.

Paul

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Posted: Sun Jul 20th, 2008 07:30 pm

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Paul Foster wrote: Adrian Parrado wrote: so glad i found that guard a home...

working on one myself...what is the correct color on the cap that covers the base ?

thanks,a

Adrian, I asked the same question some weeks earlier. Russ had posted a picture of his orginal Vorty 24" pedestal on page 3 of the forum under the posting entitled "How to Remove The Pedestal Pole From The Base".

Looks like the fan blade, top collar, and bottom cap are the same dark taupe.

Paul

Bert Boudreaux restore. :up:

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Stan Adams
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Posted: Mon Jul 21st, 2008 12:06 am

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Stan Adams wrote: I just finished my 24" pedestal vorty to join the ceiling hung 24" model. With both of them on, the garage has some serious wind currents. Hopefully I can get my son to show me how to move pictures from the camera to the PC tonight & I will post some pics.

Many, many thanks to the following who made this possible:

John Fengel for finding it & arranging for me to pick it up. Also for putting me on the proper paint for the motor & pedestal.

Adrian Parrado for getting me the proper cage.

Paul Foster for getting me on the proper blade paint.

Thanks guys, she looks great!!!!

OK, I'm not good with a camera, but here you go.

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Stan Adams
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Posted: Mon Jul 21st, 2008 12:08 am

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Side view

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Stan Adams
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Posted: Mon Jul 21st, 2008 12:09 am

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One more

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Stan Adams
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Posted: Mon Jul 21st, 2008 12:11 am

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And its sister which will get a redo when it gets cool enough to not need her every day.

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Posted: Mon Jul 21st, 2008 12:17 am

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I thought you may want a before picture.

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William Schaub
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Posted: Mon Jul 21st, 2008 12:17 am

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I'm drowing in my own drool. great job. I wonder if they ever made a 4 bladed version in that size.

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Posted: Mon Jul 21st, 2008 12:56 am

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Stan, I like it, I like it, very nice......and as you mentioned earlier, they make a sweeeeeeeeeeet sound and move a ton of air. Now you will have to start on your ceiling mount Vorty brother!

Just in anticipation of these great pics, I have been out in the garage working on disassembly and stripping the paint on my Vorty pedestal. I am beginning to see this will take a while but should be well worth the effort.

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Posted: Mon Jul 21st, 2008 03:03 am

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Russ Huber wrote: Bert Boudreaux restore. :up:

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Posted: Mon Jul 21st, 2008 05:13 am

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Very nice Stan! That's one great looking fan you will be using for years to come.

John

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Posted: Mon Jul 21st, 2008 05:21 am

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Nicholas Denney wrote: Russ Huber wrote: Bert Boudreaux restore. :up:

Didn't the Vorty originally have a rubber cord and covered cloth headwire? My FM12V1 (same as pictured) had what I believed was the original rubber cord and cloth headwire (both are in excellent condition) Much of the base felt is also intact, with a few small patches missing.

Yes Nicholas. I posted Bert's fan for the repaint...not the cords. I don't know about you Nic..... but I kinda like those cloth cords on Bert's fan.

Nice Fan Stan! :clap:

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Posted: Sat Aug 23rd, 2008 03:17 am

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Stan, You (and Russ telling me to get off my rear) gave me incentive to finally begin restoration my large Vorty pedestal. I am in the process of reassembly and will post a pic or two when completed. Everything is is cleaned and painted except the blade.....cannot get it to pass my inspection after 3 attempts, so have stripped the paint and will try for the 4th time tomorrow.

Were you able to reuse your cage clips or did you find a decent replacment? Most of mine were in poor condition and broke when I was taking the cage apart.

Duane Burright
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Posted: Sat Aug 23rd, 2008 04:08 am

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I like! I like!!

Juan Varleta
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Posted: Sat Aug 23rd, 2008 10:42 pm

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Just beautiful, and I love the stepped motor casing in the side view. Wish I could hear that thing running.

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