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- Wed Feb 13, 2019 3:25 pm
- Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
- Topic: Another old pic
- Replies: 7
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Re: Another old pic
That is interesting..... I don't suppose you have higher resolution pics?
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
- Topic: 32v Jacobs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8213
Re: 32v Jacobs
Hey Wayne, I really appreciate the tip you gave me, I was able to pick up some great parts. The Canton guy, Rick, had much more than what you saw in Canton. Over a period of 4-5 months, Rick dug through a coon infested barn in Iowa finding quite a few treasures. He found a mostly complete Nelson ...
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
- Topic: 32v Jacobs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8213
Re: 32v Jacobs
Love to see pics Steve. The 80+ year old Jake generator design is probably the most reliable machine ever built. I know lots of folks still flying them. The guy in pic has been flying his model 45 since 1980..on his 3rd set of brushes.
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
- Topic: 32v Jacobs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8213
Re: 32v Jacobs
Hey Bob, they're just like windmills, you either find the parts or make them. David Ballinger's rule of thumb was "you need 3 machines to make one complete one." I find that pretty accurate unless you get a machine that's already been restored or you get real lucky. The Twin has parts from 4 ...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:47 pm
- Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
- Topic: Unknown tower
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3292
Re: Unknown tower
Wincharger made 3 legged towers but the legs have a very distinctive 3 sided shape.
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:36 pm
- Forum: Name That Part (or Windmill or Tower)
- Topic: Rusty tailvane
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4608
Re: Rusty tailvane
I saw the ad on craigslist and went to look at it yesterday. I'd not seen the shape before and the reason is its a homemade wind generator tail, heavy gauge steel. Came from around Sweetwater, Tx area. Even though its homemade, I liked it enough to take it home. For future reference, there's a pre ...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:24 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Wind Charger Mike
- Replies: 3
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Wind Charger Mike
Thanks Paul for getting the new forum up and running. Looks like a great success already. And thank you for creating a vintage wind generator forum. I buy, sell, trade vintage wind generators or wind chargers, primarily pre REA , all makes and models. Its a hobby, I find the history interesting and ...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
- Topic: 32v Jacobs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8213
Re: 32v Jacobs
Here is a Jacobs Twin I displayed last Oct at the Texas Early Day Engine & Tractor Show. The other wind chargers are a 1938 United Motor Service (Delco) 1000W and a 6V Wincharger Streamliner...
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - Vintage Wind Generator
- Topic: zenith
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4606
Re: zenith
Howdy, yes David Ballinger passed away in Nov. He was the guru for Wincharger 6V machines. There will be a write up on him in the Spring Windmillers' Gazette.