Air compressor #2 final

[@georgespangler1517]

Good idea with the mounts,,,I just bought a speedaire I'm restoring and the mounting plate was cracked from vibration also,,I welded it,,but I'm going to use your idea putting it back together,,,mine is a 4 cylinder compressor a beast,,,stole it for 125 dollars,,,people have no idea what they have,,,I price the pump alone now is 3400 dollars...

[@FatheredPuma81]

So I assume this means that air compressors generally run very cool? I assumed motors all ran hot. Interesting.

[@jasonb9629]

You see so many clowns on KZbin that do such substandard work. Its refreshing to finally see a guy that does awesome work! Nice job!

[@reideichner8597]

Hi Stan, Now that is RED!! Not my choice of color either but always have to please the customer. Nice job fixing it up! Reid

[@eCitizen1]

I am wondering if the UHMW between the motor an the top plate has lead to any wandering? Personally, I like to mount the motor to a hinged plate and use a coil spring loaded adjustment bolt at the end to fine tune the belt tension and absorb startup jolts & vibrations. However, I image working with such a heavy motor might need a car sized coil spring to do that.

[@keldsor]

Hi ! Wav - it looks naughty but, oh boy, it a nice restoring and I love your method for cleaning the tank ! Only drawback ... the terrible noise !

[@mguerramd]

That thing needs a Norton Commando Isolastic Suspension!

[@BigMjolnir]

Looks good, runs well, and sold fast...what more could you want? -- Mike

[@robertfrance1160]

Awesome job man looks like Clint Eastwood painted it

[@FredMiller]

Nice restore Stan. It should be serviceable for many years.

[@krishillis5275]

Great job. I just bought a 30 gallon model 220 DeVilbiss for my first every compressor, and I don't know if its safe to operate. Takes about 10min. to cut out at 100psi. but the thing is built in 1955 and is 0.142 thick and I have some rust in there. I was planning to do the hydro test so I don't find out till it's too late that it's a ticking time bomb.Tank says that it has a 200psi working tank pressure. I was planning on pumping it to 1.5 time so 300psi. How long should I let it sit pressurized, and if it passes that without problem, do you have any other ideas on how to clean up the inside for someone without a pipe threader. I know everybodies first response is just get a new tank, but I don't have that kind of funding. Any help is greatly appreciated, Thank you.

[@gddeen1]

Great restoration. I would have added a bunch of pipe with a water drain before the bottle to get the air temp down. Although I guess that is useless. The tank will still get very wet. But it would be nice to preserve all your hard work.

[@ScottHenion]

My GPz550 bike is that color. My buddies called it "Arrest me red" ;)

[@Jer0tube]

awesome compressor, nice work!

[@jakeg2033]

Did you you use the same welders paint + acetone on the outside as a base coat that you used to paint the inside in the first video? (the color looks the same before you painted it red)

[@ShadonHKW]

yes, I did.

[@jakeg2033]

@@ShadonHKW really appreciate it! I have an old tank I plan to hydro test and if it passes restore and paint, I cannot afford a thread making machine, but I think I can maybe use a couple V-Blocks and rig an old clothes dryer motor to turn it.

[@jakeg2033]

@@ShadonHKW Do you happen to remember the mixture % for the paint to acetone? To do the inside and outside of the tank how many gallons of paint and acetone did you have to use?

[@ShadonHKW]

@@jakeg2033 The primer I used was really thick, so it was a 50-50 mix to get it sprayable. the paint was 75-25, acetone is a good cold weather thinner, use mineral spirits in hot weather. A capful of Japan drier in both helps drying.

[@outsidescrewball]

Sophia is HOT....nice repair/build Take care it sounded like you caught Tom's sniffles

[@andregross7420]

Nice fix up, Stan.

[@flixtonman]

great job what a transformation well done , dave in the uk.

[@erik61801]

turned out awesome, looked good till the final color =\

[@Balto1357]

would have looked even better if the motor and pump was not painted in my opinion

[@not2fast4u2c]

Nice !!! ...That is a Bright Red

[@indoorherbivore]

That sir, is Ted Nugent red.

[@WAVETUBE84]

MACH III, Wango Tango Red! Sammy Hagar comes to mind also!

[@midgoog2]

I had a panel van that colour when I was a young 'un. Couldn't wash and polish it without "sunnies" on.

[@phuzzz1]

Hi Stan, meticulous work as always, I'm sure the new owner will be thrilled for a very long time. Nice job! Mike

[@neatpleats11]

I enjoyed both video's. I have a tank that is leaking and was wondering what to do with it.

[@CSSIandAssociate]

Recondition it!

[@james30k]

Great job u did a good job and showed some good pointers I paint cars Ben painting cars 18 years now work for insurance companys and am restoreing a 78 trans am at home and u did a good job on it I would of done was paint the pump and motor hi gloss black or pump hi gloss black and motor silver but that is if it was for me and u are only doing it to make a buck so it will just take more time to do but again it still looks very nice good video on both part 1and 2

[@Opinionator52]

Hi Stan, thorough, well done repair... I couldn't have painted it all one color or that color, but as long as the customer is happy,,, the customer is happy! What ever floats their boat I guess... :o] O,

[@ShadonHKW]

Ha! Not my first choice in colors either.:)

[@robertsroyce2926]

Nice compresor

[@WAVETUBE84]

Good job, Stan. Looks like it'll pump for another 50+ years. The color: "Blood Shot, Blowing Chunks, Tequila Hangover Red!" H ah ahhhahah

[@WAVETUBE84]

I also wanted to mention: the "offloader" mechanism..switch-ma-call-it is very interesting. I bet it's a pricy assessory to a pump.

[@moonpup6262]

really nice through job.

[@mattdomenic4814]

Nice!

[@PaulDWeber]

I'd like to Have that color for Model Car's etc