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1crosscut · 03-15-2023, 08:05 PM

Is this fan an accessory for an A? I'm interested in installing a fan in my 29 AA truck.
If so how would it be mounted?

mcgarrett · 03-15-2023, 08:42 PM

Looks like it could be used on a Model A and I assume it works on 6 volt. I suppose the most likely and beneficial place would be on top to the steering column - blowing right at the driver! The generator 3rd brush would need to be adjusted to supply enough juice to run it unless you replaced the generator with a 6 volt alternator, which would be the best option.

KenBolton · 03-16-2023, 09:07 AM

I don’t know the name but have one mounted in my pickup. I mounted it in the upper front right hand corner similar to where they were on old school buses. This way they may be directed towards the windshield or the passengers. Mine needed the rotation reversed.

Gene F · 03-16-2023, 11:41 AM

Period correct might be a vacuum operated little fan.

CarlG · 03-16-2023, 12:17 PM

Picture shows wires, so must be electric.

Y-Blockhead · 03-16-2023, 12:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1crosscut

Is this fan an accessory for an A? I'm interested in installing a fan in my 29 AA truck.
If so how would it be mounted?

Fulton made numerous accessories for the Model A.

I have a Trico vacuum fan that I restored. I only install it for car shows to display era accessories.

1crosscut · 03-16-2023, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene F

Period correct might be a vacuum operated little fan.

Could very well be true but as I understand it the early cars didn't have the intake manifold tapped for a vacuum fitting and had electric wipers. I'm thinking that an electric fan would be more correct for my early 29 since it would have been made (maybe) before the vacuum wipers started to be standard equipment.

The person that has it will be getting me some better pictures of the mounting base so I can see if could be mounted on my truck.

I appreciate all of the input.

Bigsnapper43 · 03-16-2023, 08:35 PM

I have seen both vac and elect. They were pointed toward the winsheld as a defroster.

03-15-2023, 08:42 PM	#2
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 950	Re: Fulton Electric Fan Looks like it could be used on a Model A and I assume it works on 6 volt. I suppose the most likely and beneficial place would be on top to the steering column - blowing right at the driver! The generator 3rd brush would need to be adjusted to supply enough juice to run it unless you replaced the generator with a 6 volt alternator, which would be the best option.

03-16-2023, 09:07 AM	#3
KenBolton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Fall Creek, WI Posts: 213	Re: Fulton Electric Fan I don’t know the name but have one mounted in my pickup. I mounted it in the upper front right hand corner similar to where they were on old school buses. This way they may be directed towards the windshield or the passengers. Mine needed the rotation reversed.

03-16-2023, 11:41 AM	#4
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,978	Re: Fulton Electric Fan Period correct might be a vacuum operated little fan.

03-16-2023, 12:17 PM	#5
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Fulton Electric Fan Picture shows wires, so must be electric. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

03-16-2023, 08:35 PM	#8
Bigsnapper43 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 84	Re: Fulton Electric Fan I have seen both vac and elect. They were pointed toward the winsheld as a defroster.