Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

**Chuck S.** · January 15, 2011, 10:34 AM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

Originally posted by Terry McManmon (3966)

Gee you guys found out the secret hotel, eh? I guess the Canuks don't want me up there.

Terry, I don't think Canadians like to be called the "C-word"...I think they prefer "Canajuns". Just kidding ya, Mikey, Scott, et al.

**Paul J.** · January 15, 2011, 01:26 PM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

Originally posted by Chris Enstrom (46481)

...thanks to everyone else for their responses. I really struggled with whether or not I should post this, but I thought in the end that I should. I wanted other people to be aware of what I went through as part of their decision making process. My aim is not to run him out of business. I still believe he does quality work. I, however, will be getting my fan clutch restored elsewhere.

Chris, thanks for posting this. You were just letting us know about a bad experience with a vendor. You were kinder to him than I would have been. I would like to think that everyone on this board would care enough to tell about these things, but of course that does'nt happen. Too many times people will just let it happen to us too, rather than give us a chance to look into a problem and do business with a particular vendor with our eyes open.

Paul

**Scott S.** · January 15, 2011, 01:45 PM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

Terry, There is no secret hotel or conspiracy. You can register now and send us your car information later. We have tried to be accommodating to our guests. The Electronic registration only went live yesterday afternoon. The amount of work that Gary Chesnut, Rob Musquetier and John Waggoner have put in to the Electronic registration is to be commended. We are the pilot project prior to Novi.
We hope you attend but that is your choice.
Scott

**John G.** · January 15, 2011, 02:42 PM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

Originally posted by Chris Enstrom (46481)

"You'll note that this fan clutch has a date stamp on it. Please take care to not disturb or remove the date in any way. This is the one that came with my car from the factory."

Comes off as a friendly reminder, IMO. .. What's the big deal?

**Terry M.** · January 15, 2011, 08:07 PM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

Scott,
I know about the electronic registration -- I was one of many Beta testers for the Novi electronic registration. Since I plan to bring the new Corvette to Ontario I will wait until my insurance is in force to register. Sending the registration in all at once, when I am sure I can participate, is less of a hassle for me and the folks dealing with registration.

My point was that the Ontario host Hotel seems well know to some, even before the meet registration went live. Early reveal of host hotels is not uncommon now days. That is a welcome change from past practice.

You probably missed the posts in the thread about the change of dates for Novi when I indicated I would have to change my hotel reservation, and some follow-up posts wanted the hotel information. So early hotel reservations cut both ways.

And I already have a hotel reservation for a Regional in the Fall. I like to get them early -- even if I later have to change or cancel or barter them away.

Edit add: I apologize to the original poster for dragging this thread way off topic. I should not have done that.

**Patrick H.** · January 15, 2011, 11:34 PM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

Originally posted by Terry McManmon (3966)

Scott,
I know about the electronic registration -- I was one of many Beta testers for the Novi electronic registration. Since I plan to bring the new Corvette to Ontario I will wait until my insurance is in force to register. Sending the registration in all at once, when I am sure I can participate, is less of a hassle for me and the folks dealing with registration.

My point was that the Ontario host Hotel seems well know to some, even before the meet registration went live. Early reveal of host hotels is not uncommon now days. That is a welcome change from past practice.

You probably missed the posts in the thread about the change of dates for Novi when I indicated I would have to change my hotel reservation, and some follow-up posts wanted the hotel information. So early hotel reservations cut both ways.

And I already have a hotel reservation for a Regional in the Fall. I like to get them early -- even if I later have to change or cancel or barter them away.

Edit add: I apologize to the original poster for dragging this thread way off topic. I should not have done that.

To drag it even further...

.... I assume that the Novi registration is not yet online?

**Terry M.** · January 15, 2011, 11:41 PM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

That is my belief. I was given a link to a test location.

**Chris E.** · February 5, 2011, 12:11 AM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

Here's the end of the fan clutch saga for me. Happy ending.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...tch-resto.html

**Gerard F.** · February 5, 2011, 12:47 AM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

Chris,

Looks very nice. Please post the info for the restorer.

**Chris E.** · February 5, 2011, 01:19 AM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

Clutch fan restoration-new bearings, seals and fluid. Cleaned inside and out, crimped and stamped. Spring or Bi-metalic. Fast turnaround. $175, plus shipping. Call Dan 813.477.6217 (FL)

**Ronald L.** · February 5, 2011, 03:23 AM

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Does he have email?

**Chris E.** · February 5, 2011, 10:43 PM

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Not that I'm aware of.

**Dan K.** · June 17, 2011, 07:51 AM

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k3vetteman@msn.com I will be at Novi and Carlisle or call 813-477-6217

**Joseph S.** · June 17, 2011, 09:37 AM

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Dan had done the last 3 Fan clutchs for me. Great job, Looks better than all the other restorers and I had them back in my shop within 5 weeks.

To top it all off, he is a great guy and also answers the phone when you call him.

I would not go anywhere else after all the "CRAP" from the other 2 guys.

Joe

**Ronald L.** · June 17, 2011, 09:40 AM

Re: Fan clutch rebuild - suggestions on a THIRD source?

Two questions:
1. Surface finish, is it the original aluminum cast? or painted?

2. If a fan clutch has been 'previously' restored with the epoxy approach, can they be rebuilt with the correct metal crimped over?

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