texaskirbyguy
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Vintage fan collectors!
Free infamous Mistral Gyro-aire box fan - needs repair
From the early 70's, this model has had a bad reputation from a particular design flaw, making them very rare to come by today. I can tell you the details in a reply but can be found in an online search.
Therefore I am giving this to a fan collector only, who will understand the flaw and how to work around it.
Fan has no blades, case screws, feet, or cord. The resistor that usually failed in these has failed, but not in the way it usually did.
This is the way I had received it and I do not have a blade to fit it.
Motor ohms out and is a bit tight - it will need disassembly, cleaning, and relube.
Case is in very good condition.
This unit is 'too bad' to throw away so hope another collector would like to fix/modify it and add to their collection, or just to display as conversation piece.
Unfortunately if no one wants it, then it will be thrown away in a month or so as I just do not have space for it.
Free for pickup in Plano TX, or pay just for shipping.
Thank you,
-Rob









Free infamous Mistral Gyro-aire box fan - needs repair
From the early 70's, this model has had a bad reputation from a particular design flaw, making them very rare to come by today. I can tell you the details in a reply but can be found in an online search.
Therefore I am giving this to a fan collector only, who will understand the flaw and how to work around it.
Fan has no blades, case screws, feet, or cord. The resistor that usually failed in these has failed, but not in the way it usually did.
This is the way I had received it and I do not have a blade to fit it.
Motor ohms out and is a bit tight - it will need disassembly, cleaning, and relube.
Case is in very good condition.
This unit is 'too bad' to throw away so hope another collector would like to fix/modify it and add to their collection, or just to display as conversation piece.
Unfortunately if no one wants it, then it will be thrown away in a month or so as I just do not have space for it.
Free for pickup in Plano TX, or pay just for shipping.
Thank you,
-Rob








