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ABloch
Posted 2022-06-22 5:10 PM (#622300)
Subject: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Anyone interested in an alternator cover?
I'm in the process of having a few made and figured I should ask.
Send me a PM here or email me at Duwamishrestorations@gmail.com

I'll let you know what's going on os the project moves forward!

Drue



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Apollo 61
Posted 2022-06-22 6:55 PM (#622301 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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I have never seen one before. Didn't know they even had one?
I would be interested in 2 of them.
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Apollo 61
Posted 2022-06-22 6:57 PM (#622302 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Do you happen to have a factory photo of one them?
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Powerflite
Posted 2022-06-22 10:29 PM (#622305 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Which years/models were they used on? I assume it wasn't used on the Lancer/Valiant?
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ABloch
Posted 2022-06-23 12:01 AM (#622309 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: RE: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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1960 was the year the alternator was introduced to the world by Chrysler on the Valiant. Some other models got it as well but 1961 was when the entire line got the alternator.
I've read that the Canadian market was excluded from this introduction and their inclusion was delayed.
The early models are referred to as "wide fin" because of the space between the cooling fins. The gap was so wide that Chrysler opted to install these covers. Most if not all of these covers were thrown away when they were replaced or rebuilt.



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wheelcover
Posted 2022-06-23 2:10 AM (#622310 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: RE: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers


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I’d be interested in one.
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Powerflite
Posted 2022-06-23 11:10 AM (#622316 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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I would be interested in 2 of them, depending on price.
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matador440
Posted 2022-06-23 2:25 PM (#622332 - in reply to #622316)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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i have 61 alternators

THANKS
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geoffs60
Posted 2022-06-23 5:00 PM (#622335 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: RE: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers


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yes, i would be interested in a couple subject to cost, how are they attached to the Alt. ?
Thanks Geoff
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Apollo 61
Posted 2022-06-23 9:45 PM (#622343 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Will they come painted with FL logo?
Are they steel or aluminum?
Thanks!!!!!!
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Apollo 61
Posted 2022-06-23 9:51 PM (#622344 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Kinda odd I have 2 61 parts cars
One has a wide fin front half alt?
One has a wide fin back half alt?
I have seen this twice before on other cars?
A rebuild error or ?
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Powerflite
Posted 2022-06-24 11:14 AM (#622350 - in reply to #622344)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Most likely. Rebuild shops don't care about differences in castings and put them back together randomly.
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NicksGarage
Posted 2022-06-24 11:32 AM (#622353 - in reply to #622344)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Apollo 61 - 2022-06-23 6:51 PM

Kinda odd I have 2 61 parts cars
One has a wide fin front half alt?
One has a wide fin back half alt?
I have seen this twice before on other cars?
A rebuild error or ?


My '60 Imperial is a late production car with an alternator and it has a half and half one. The rear case is dated 1967. I have my friend's 1961 DeSoto in my yard and it has a November 1960 dated alternator with the wide fins on both halves.





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ABloch
Posted 2022-06-24 1:09 PM (#622355 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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I am reproducing them "as manufactured". 22 gauge steel, painted and stenciled. Waiting to hear back from the fabricator.
As soon as I do I will figure a price and get everyone a time frame for delivery.
These are flexible enough to just bend and slip the clips between the cooling fins. I'll get a few more pict up soon.
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rockerarm
Posted 2022-07-01 5:21 PM (#622521 - in reply to #622355)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Interesting. Put me down for one. Also, any chance of getting a copy of that bulletin/article?

Thanks.

Will.

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Space Trukin Wagon
Posted 2022-07-02 11:46 AM (#622531 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: RE: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Will,

Put me on the list for those interested in the covers.
Thanks
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rockerarm
Posted 2022-07-06 5:46 PM (#622689 - in reply to #622531)
Subject: RE: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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I'm not the guy offering them, but I think you just put your self on the list.....



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Mope R. Geezer
Posted 2022-07-06 6:11 PM (#622690 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: RE: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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What color will they be?  Please put me on the list also for one (1), ABloch.  Thanks.

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ABloch
Posted 2022-07-07 12:33 AM (#622698 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Alright! Will, Chas and Bill are on the list.

These will be produced as close to original as I can get.

I've been on a bit of an extended vacation and will updating soon.
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ABloch
Posted 2022-07-09 1:03 PM (#622744 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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UPDATE: Covers are in production. Anticipating an early August completion.
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Apollo 61
Posted 2022-07-21 1:22 AM (#623060 - in reply to #622698)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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ABloch - 2022-07-07 12:33 AM

Alright! Will, Chas and Bill are on the list.

These will be produced as close to original as I can get.

I've been on a bit of an extended vacation and will updating soon.

Did I not make the list?
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ABloch
Posted 2022-07-21 8:08 AM (#623064 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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You're on the list. Parts are all cut and I am picking them up this week.

Getting close!
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Islander 62
Posted 2022-07-26 1:57 PM (#623211 - in reply to #623064)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers


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Just sent you a PM.....let me know when you have them
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tberd62
Posted 2022-08-18 7:47 PM (#623625 - in reply to #622300)
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Drue, If is not too late, I would like to get one.
Thanks,
Joe
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Apollo 61
Posted 2022-10-28 12:48 AM (#625212 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Any updates with cover?
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ABloch
Posted 2022-10-28 7:32 AM (#625216 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Still in the works. Life got in the way a bit.
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Apollo 61
Posted 2022-10-28 8:55 AM (#625217 - in reply to #622300)
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I hear ya! Thanks
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mopar37287
Posted 2022-12-09 6:21 PM (#626237 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: RE: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers


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I'd like one for my Valiant. I've only ever seen one before on a beautifully restored '60 Valiant at Hershey.
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Mope R. Geezer
Posted 2023-01-26 9:41 PM (#627255 - in reply to #622300)
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Drue - Any update on the covers?

Bill

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ABloch
Posted 2023-01-28 11:59 AM (#627273 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Sorry Bill but the old saying "life got in the way" is all I got.
Still in the works.
I have all of the pieces but need to make a quality assessment before I can release to the public.
I appreciate everyones patience.
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Mope R. Geezer
Posted 2023-01-28 2:16 PM (#627277 - in reply to #622300)
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Thanks.   

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Apollo 61
Posted 2023-01-31 3:09 AM (#627298 - in reply to #627277)
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I have 61 parts car that has a 61 front half
Also a 61 project that has a 61 back half.
I will make one of the 2



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Mope R. Geezer
Posted 2023-04-14 2:49 PM (#628918 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: RE: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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Drue - Sorry to bug you again, but have you been able to get back to the project?  Or is there an end in sight?

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pistolgrip
Posted 2023-04-24 3:00 PM (#629106 - in reply to #622300)
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Im still interested as well! Please let us know! One question (sorry if I missed it), but how do these attach to the alternator?
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ABloch
Posted 2023-04-25 7:44 AM (#629121 - in reply to #622300)
Subject: Re: 1960-61 Wide Fin Alternator Covers



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So sorry. I have not forgotten about you all. I'm having to prioritize things and this project has been slowly working it's way back up the list.
I'm trying to get paint done in the next week or so.

I thank you all for your patience .

Drue
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