Wheel?

[windybob]

Greg, shuffling thru the pile I found a similar sail and clip of unknown origin (to me).
Don't know what I did with my Dandy sections. Dang, I sure hope nobody lifted them. I will look again. Pictures to come...

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

I don't i only have parts but I'm 99 percent sure your wheel section is early dandy. when i got my dandy the main frame was busted in half only two sails were left and just the tailbone no vane.My two lmproved 1895 models are different than the original. The frame is different, the hub, the tailbone and vane etc.i believe the wheels were identical except for the cast sail ties.Check the internet there might be a pic on there good luck

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

I've been looking online if you go to mill identification C-D there's some pics of original dandy.theres also a picture of the tailvane and right under it is a pic of a sail with your cast sail tie

[Gregg]

Dan,
Thanks! That looks like it.
Gregg

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

Glad to help

[Gregg]

So, does anybody have original Dandy available?
Gregg

[windybob]

Seems they were plentiful in Texas. Guys that used to be on here had plenty if I remember. Wonder what happened to all them folks.

I found 2 from my area. I felt really lucky to have those. Challenge was not popular around here.

[Windcatcher530 Dan]

As far as the original dandy it's going to be hard finding one for sale that's complete.Parts are even very rare to find.Im lucky to have the parts I have