Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Our club windmill was blown over by storms we need to know what model it is also if is more economical to restore/ repair or purchase new ? The tower is also damaged Glenn Miller 1-822-461-7774 gmiller4950@att.net or Pm me on this site will try posting pictures thanks

Sorry my area code and number is 1-812-461-7774

702 model. Most likely A or 8' size. You can verify on the other side of the cast case from where Aermotor is located.

That mill and tower was heavily rust pitted before being painted with a brush. To straighten properly, a lot of it would need to be disassembled. The paint and rust will make disassembly difficult. Tower anchors should have just concrete at bottom, not the whole way up and be 4' down.

Ron Stauffer
Montrose CO

Thanks Ron for that information

Your probably better off getting another tower wether it be used or new those corner angles are very hard to straighten. As far as the mill it depends on alot it should have new bearings,how worn are the gears, did the hub break when it fell, also the wheel will need some work. Tough call !!

Thanks so much for your advice, per your advice we will probably look for better tower also will take inconsideration your advice on the engine when we get it on bench for evaluation thanks again for your help. The Boonville Indiana Threserman Steam & Gas Engine Club ( Glenn Miller)