Thread Number: 40281  /  Tag: Small Appliances
Privately labeled Lady Price box fan
[Down to Last]

Vacuumland's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items --- [As an eBay Partner, eBay may compensate vacuumland.org if you make a purchase using any link to eBay on this page]
Post# 427871   6/29/2020 at 13:19 (1,396 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        

hoover300's profile picture
I picked this up from Goodwill yesterday for $8. It was a return due to the motor burning out, but I had an ineffective Robeson with the same internal wiring and motor that I swapped out. It has a beautiful startup sound, probably due to the metal blades being quieter and weighing it down. Was this sold at any particular store? It is a 1983 Lakewood P20 going by the tag in the shell, but says Lady Price on the cage. Thanks!

  Photos...       <              >      Photo 1 of 2         View Full Size
Post# 428045 , Reply# 1   7/2/2020 at 18:53 (1,392 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)        

human's profile picture
I have no idea but it's always fun to take parts from two machines, be fans or vacuum cleaners or whatever, and make one that's better than either of the donors were on their own.

Post# 428049 , Reply# 2   7/2/2020 at 23:06 (1,392 days old) by kirbyklekter (Concord,Ca.)        
Just type

"vintage electric fan clubs" or antique in your search window, there are a lot of clubs and I'm sure they can help you with that.

Post# 428072 , Reply# 3   7/3/2020 at 11:41 (1,392 days old) by OldSuck (Houston, Texas )        
kirbyklector

Are you sure?
Whenever I try to find fan collecting clubs, all I get is AFCA (Antique Fan Collector’s Association) and their affiliates, and the charge a $50 annual fee to join! 😧


Post# 428073 , Reply# 4   7/3/2020 at 11:48 (1,392 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)        

fan-of-fans's profile picture
I'd say most likely a store rebrand. I've heard of Lakewoods under a few different names but not that one. Maybe it was for a small regional chain?

By the way, it doesn't cost anything to post on the AFCA forum. Some on the forum like these fans too, and most of the regional fan meets are free. I go to some in Florida.


Post# 428095 , Reply# 5   7/3/2020 at 20:36 (1,391 days old) by texaskirbyguy (Plano, TX)        

I have a very similar fan, branded a Superlectric model 2026. It is painted aqua with white plastic grills.
There were many different names for basically the same design.
I bought mine at a flea market for $5 and restored it. I use it outside while working and it has that cool startup sound you mention - harmonics amplified by the metal blades. The fan works well - better than the new box fans with skimpy plastic blades.
I was on the DT vintage fan site for quite a few years before it went away - I sure miss that site. I am a fan of old fans - have a couple dozen or so...


Post# 428136 , Reply# 6   7/4/2020 at 10:47 (1,391 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Automatic washer

lesinutah's profile picture
The sister site to this website has a hyperlink at the top.
I have an account but haven't posted on it yet.
Les


Post# 428137 , Reply# 7   7/4/2020 at 10:48 (1,391 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Westinghouse

lesinutah's profile picture
Is my guess at the original manufacturer.
Les


Post# 428143 , Reply# 8   7/4/2020 at 11:29 (1,391 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)        

fan-of-fans's profile picture
No, it's definitely Lakewood manufactured. Westinghouse box fans were different, and they weren't selling box fans after the mid-70s.

Post# 428157 , Reply# 9   7/4/2020 at 20:44 (1,390 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA)        

madman's profile picture
'Lady Price' could've been any number of department stores, who knows?


Forum Index:       Other Forums:                      



Comes to the Rescue!

Woops, Time to Check the Bag!!!
Either you need to change your vacuum bag or you forgot to LOG-IN?

Discuss-O-MAT Log-In



New Members
Click Here To Sign Up.



                     


automaticwasher.org home
Discuss-o-Mat Forums
Vintage Brochures, Service and Owners Manuals
Fun Vintage Washer Ephemera
See It Wash!
Video Downloads
Audio Downloads
Picture of the Day
Patent of the Day
Photos of our Collections
The Old Aberdeen Farm
Vintage Service Manuals
Vintage washer/dryer/dishwasher to sell?
Technical/service questions?
Looking for Parts?
Website related questions?
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Our Privacy Policy