need more info about old windmill fans of Texas

[f!r3.dust]

my cousin just picked up a couple of old windmill fans of Texas, and he's super excited. he's a total newbie, but always wants a windmill, and those windmills were on sale with a good price
The previous owner didn't have a ton of info, just that his dad (who recently passed) had it restored a few years back.

What my cousin knows for sure is it's an 10ft mill. It looks like it's in good shape overall and seems to be in working order. He's guessing it's from the early 1970s.

He's going to be lurking around the internet a lot, trying to soak up all the info he can about installing, maintenance, repairs, and finding parts.

Since he's completely new to windmills, he has a lot to catch up on.

I'll tell him to join this forum too. If you guys have any bits of advice or tips about this windmill fans of Texas for him, please just throw them here! We'll be very grateful

 

[powerofthewind]

That's awesome your cousin found a windmill! Since he's just starting out, he should check for rust and grease up anything that moves. Keeping the blades and motor clean is super important so it runs well. If he needs pieces or wants to fix it up, there are cool Facebook groups and websites like Windmill Ceiling Fans of Texas. When he puts it up, he needs to be sure the thing holding it up is strong enough. Does he know what was done when it was fixed up last time? Knowing that could help him know where to start

 

[3th@n_m]

my cousin just picked up a couple of old windmill fans of Texas, and he's super excited. he's a total newbie, but always wants a windmill, and those windmills were on sale with a good price
The previous owner didn't have a ton of info, just that his dad (who recently passed) had it restored a few years back.

What my cousin knows for sure is it's an 10ft mill. It looks like it's in good shape overall and seems to be in working order. He's guessing it's from the early 1970s.

He's going to be lurking around the internet a lot, trying to soak up all the info he can about installing, maintenance, repairs, and finding parts.

Since he's completely new to windmills, he has a lot to catch up on.

I'll tell him to join this forum too. If you guys have any bits of advice or tips about this windmill fans of Texas for him, please just throw them here! We'll be very grateful

If he wants to identify the specific model, especially if it's a 10ft mill from the 1970s, he should look for any stamps or cast numbers on the main frame, trail or even the pump rod!
Since it's also from Texas, I think a good starting point is to research Aermotor.
They've been a prominent windmill company with a history in that area.
Also try Windmill-Parts.com for identifying mills, finding vintage parts and even for instructions for antique windmills!

 

[sailorsun]

my cousin just picked up a couple of old windmill fans of Texas, and he's super excited. he's a total newbie, but always wants a windmill, and those windmills were on sale with a good price
The previous owner didn't have a ton of info, just that his dad (who recently passed) had it restored a few years back.

What my cousin knows for sure is it's an 10ft mill. It looks like it's in good shape overall and seems to be in working order. He's guessing it's from the early 1970s.

He's going to be lurking around the internet a lot, trying to soak up all the info he can about installing, maintenance, repairs, and finding parts.

Since he's completely new to windmills, he has a lot to catch up on.

I'll tell him to join this forum too. If you guys have any bits of advice or tips about this windmill fans of Texas for him, please just throw them here! We'll be very grateful

Tell him to start with photos of the tail vane and hub casting numbers if he wants help in IDing it. That, and keeping it greased and out of bind. That's gonna get him a long way. Anyway, good luck inviting him into this forum. I hope he graces your invitation haha.