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Kurt in NJ · 05-13-2010, 08:53 AM

Was the late 31 fan made for a "fix" or was it just cheaper to manufacture?

I have been using the late fan for 35 years, I bought a NOS one at hershey -the seller told me it was no good for judging because it had the "seam" on the back (which means I bought it cheap)

I have seen the late fans with broken blades also, they seem to mostly break at the weld seam.

After looking at the quality of the reproduction alum fan I decided to take my chances with what I have.

05-13-2010, 08:53 AM	#36
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,675	Re: Another Original 2-Blade Fan Takes Its Toll Was the late 31 fan made for a "fix" or was it just cheaper to manufacture? I have been using the late fan for 35 years, I bought a NOS one at hershey -the seller told me it was no good for judging because it had the "seam" on the back (which means I bought it cheap) I have seen the late fans with broken blades also, they seem to mostly break at the weld seam. After looking at the quality of the reproduction alum fan I decided to take my chances with what I have.