'65 Air conditioning fan blade "W" and or "H" "9" or "6" markings

[Tony N.]

Looking to understand the stampings found on the 7 blade air conditioning fan blade for a '65. What size is the stamping of the letters? Also where would the "H" and a "9" or possible I heard a "6" be located and where is the "W" located on the fan?

Thanks for any insights on this.

Tony

[David L.]

Re: '65 Air conditioning fan blade "W" and or "H" "9" or "6" markings

Tony,
Years ago I had a N.O.S. 65 Corvette w/AC 7-blade fan, GM # 3853943. The word "FRONT" is stamped on the front side near the mounting holes as well as the letter "H" (for Hayes-Albion, the manufacturer). The letter "W" is stamped on the back side on one of the "arms" that attaches the blades. There was also a number "9" or maybe "6" (1/4" high digit size) on the front. Attached is a drawing from Noland Adams 63-67 Corvette restoration book from page 218. Basically the 1965 fans have flat head rivets and the 1964 fans have dome head riverts. The blade size is 4.00" X 6 12". The fan has a 2 3/8" hub hole with 3" bolt circle.
Dave

[David L.]

Re: '65 Air conditioning fan blade "W" and or "H" "9" or "6" markings

Attaches is sheet 1 of 2 of my Nov. 1993 drawing of the 3853943 fan before I sold it to a very knowledgeable NCRS member.

[David L.]

Re: '65 Air conditioning fan blade "W" and or "H" "9" or "6" markings

Sheet 2 of 2.