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Old 11-05-2021, 04:02 PM   #1
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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 ?

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Old 11-05-2021, 04:37 PM   #2
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The web site is still up. http://clingsaftermarket.com/index.asp
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I talked with Dennis yesterday, he is doing fine but is selling at least part of his business.
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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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Old 11-06-2021, 12:22 PM   #5
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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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Old 11-06-2021, 04:26 PM   #6
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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.
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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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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.
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.
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