The Ford Barn - Re : Clings

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Is Clings OUT OF BIDNESS ??

I called Ariz # that is/ was used to speak to Cling. i. e. - 480 777 1202.
Get message… “wrong number”…. No longer in service ??

Anyone know current status for Clings business ?

The web site is still up. http://clingsaftermarket.com/index.asp

I talked with Dennis yesterday, he is doing fine but is selling at least part of his business.

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley (Post 2073748)

I talked with Dennis yesterday, he is doing fine but is selling at least part of his business.

Hey Jim B,
THANKS much for your input !

How are you able to get-a response from Dennis…. I.e.- contact info ?

Jim, Maybe you can help me with your knowledge. Ive bought Clings serpentine belt/pulley system.
Since the FAN is plastic, is there an RPM limit, that buyer should be made aware of, for safety reasons ?

Are you aware of ANY FAILURES involving this equipment ?

Thanks! If I’m able to attend,
I look forward to visiting with you at the SWAP MEET tomorrow… at the SAN FERN VLY BOYS HOME !!

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Originally Posted by Bob C (Post 2073554)

The web site is still up. http://clingsaftermarket.com/index.asp

Thanks Bob,
Yes…. as is his phone number that is no good !

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley (Post 2073748)

I talked with Dennis yesterday, he is doing fine but is selling at least part of his business.

Maybe that presents a business opportunity if the new owner starts producing or distributing the bearing inserts that are hard to get now that AER are not doing it.

Dennis called me on his cell phone. He talked about still having castings made for his trans adapter but the new owner will machine and sell them. I don't know about his line of brake parts. I suspect, but don't know for sure, that he is just getting older and tired of all the effort to produce things??? I suspect that because I am in the same boat. The last run of my cyl. heads was a real pain, foundry problems, machining problems, etc. It took 1 1/2 years to finish all of that run, bummer! I may or may not make any more, if I do, I need to find another foundry and machinist. All are doable but not sure I want to do that.

I doubt if there is a RPM limit on his serpentine system, but I use a smaller fan on my Cling system because I think his draws too much horsepower and that much air isn't needed. Model A's have a small crank pulley so don't turn their fan or water pump as fast as other engines anyway.

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley (Post 2074030)

Thanks Jim,
Yeah, getting old is impediment to getting things accomplished !
For WIW, I was contacted by a 4E4 friend who advised that the CORRECT PHONE # for CLING…. is: 480) 782-0266.

Can only guess as to how much business was losed due to wrong posted ph #… bummer.

By the way Jim…. This situation involves the : D
Talking 6K RPM …thats why the fan safety question.
Thanks for all your help.