Rebuild clutch fan?

[Topcat]

Is there a place that rebuilds the earlier original clutch fans? The one that is flat in front (70) or the one with the spring only? Both?

[Chryco Psycho]

not that I am aware of , Flex-A-Lite has new both styles though

[FJ5_440]

Try this:
http://www.gate.net/~foliva/clutch.htm

Fred is a top notch guy, and did an amazing job on the fan clutch for my 64 Corvette.

[Topcat]

Thanks. FJ 

[JH27N0B]

Don't be in a hurry though.  I sent Fred my clutch fan in September and he gave me the impression I won't see it back until June. However I have since heard others say he has had their clutch fans for over a year.

[Topcat]

Don't be in a hurry though.  I sent Fred my clutch fan in September and he gave me the impression I won't see it back until June. However I have since heard others say he has had their clutch fans for over a year.

Good to know first.

Also, what is the correct one for a 71 Hemi. the flat faced one or the one with a spring?

[Topcat]

Don't be in a hurry though.  I sent Fred my clutch fan in September and he gave me the impression I won't see it back until June. However I have since heard others say he has had their clutch fans for over a year.

The right one is p/n 3462112 for a 71 and a 70 is a 2806070. I spoke to Fred today and he told me there are some small variations between the two. But probably most of us would never notice.

I picked up a 71 recently. But its a leaker. So off to Fred it goes and not to be seen for a year.

[Topcat]

It's been 7 months gone by and he sent me the billing notice that came in the mail today. I should hopefully get it back next week. I'll take a pic of it. I know it's gonna be nice.

[Topcat]

It finally showed up today.   
It's been now 10 months ago since I sent it to him. But it was worth it. He only does this on the side during the week ends and he's back logged. He said that it got delayed 2 months when he billed me because the plater first acidentally plated it silver. So back it went and delayed it for another 2 months. This is a 71 BB clutch which are pretty hard to find. 70 units ending in 020 are a little easier to find.

[Katfish]

Looks very nice, mind if I ask how much it set you back?

[Topcat]

Looks very nice, mind if I ask how much it set you back?

I paid $212.00 shipped.

[JH27N0B]

I got my invoice in September too, and am still waiting for mine to arrive.
I was getting worried it got lost in the mail or something so called a few weeks back and Fred's wife told me the same thing, plating issues.
Since yours showed up today, hopefully mine will be showing up soon!

[Katfish]

That price sounds reasonable, does he actually rebuild / replace the fluid in the clutch, or is it a cosmetic rebuild?

[JH27N0B]

I believe he rebuilds them, and if so his price is a bargain (my invoice for my T/A's unit was for $199+$12 shipping).  I just wish mine would show up, it's been over 14 months since I sent it in, and 2 months since I mailed him the payment.
I am not aware of anyone else who can rebuild these.  I heard there is someone out east, NJ or someplace, who does a cosmetic restoration of the these only and it costs more than twice what Fred charges for a complete rebuild and restoration!

[Topcat]

Yes rebuilt. He told me...

New wax fluid installed
New seal
Re anodized
re stamped
Then press fitted back together again.