The Belmont Project Video #2

This is my Takara Belmont it has a few issues a broke frame that goes around the back rest, head rest broke and the brake was not working. I decided to post my steps because I was looking for a video that could help me but didn't find. This is my first time ever breaking this chair down so I'm learning as I go. I've soaked the chrome in vinegar and coca cola over night and polished it with steel wool. Due to pitting in the chrome I sent it to a plating company for sanding/polishing. And I went to a hydraulic and rubber company for my parts for the brake issue. My plan is to bring the chair to it's original look.

[@SmartChick63]

Thank you! I have watched at least 10 videos so far and you are the only person to specify the fluid used and where to put it.

[@JG-or9ej]

So this is the basic concept of a Koken barber chair? The the chair pump without hydraulic fluid before hand?

[@universalpenman]

how much oil you put in it, beacuse I put almost a quart and it was leaking, I think I probably it was due that it was overflow so my concern now is on how much it really need?

[@Koken1929]

universalpenman I have the same question haha

[@bayuprabowo4899]

My Belmont Takara is stuck, do you have any advice how to separate/pull the piston from the cylinder?please give me a clue...😢

[@davidcutz1526]

Mines is stuck in place too i have it a all apart but the silver cover i think mines is a decade older then this one 😢 wont turn i dint even need it to go up n down lol😅

[@bayuprabowo4899]

@@davidcutz1526 finally I made a puller/tracker, and the piston n cylinder finally separated 😁

[@davidcutz1526]

Yea i need to find a tool to get that last part so i can tear it all apart and see why it wont move! Hope you get yours moving too man these chairs are beautiful

[@timpipes806]

Will any hydraulic Jack oil work? Local stores here carry lucas universal hydraulic and transmission oil. Same stuff?

[@luthmhor]

I think any hydraulic fluid will be fine.

[@cleancuts89]

How did you get the bolt out that's holds the lever that pumps and lock the chair if you can please help me thanks

[@1206johnny]

Cant find a arm pump or the crank shaft.help me out please

[@Koken1929]

How much oil do you put in the oil reservoir? I have a Koken and I put oil in but then it started to leak, I’m thinking I maybe overfilled it? It wasn’t leaking before....thanks in advance sir.

[@rasheemsteelethebarberphot9085]

Fill oil to the middle of hydraulic tube

[@Koken1929]

Rasheem Steele The Barber/Photographer Ok thanks! I’m guessing I must have put a little too much in then? Meaning when I pump up the chair the excess is overflowing I’m assuming? Thank you for your fast response I appreciate it.

[@Koken1929]

Rasheem Steele The Barber/Photographer And what do you mean by middle of hydraulic tube? Just asking for clarification...

[@imitador76]

hi wanted to know what kind of liquid you put the hydraulic system? Also the amount that is inside Koken'm putting together a chair and I would like to know greetings and thanks from now.

[@rasheemsteelethebarberphot9085]

@4:52 it shows the liquid type thanks for watching.

[@bruceinman5957]

I found that the Lucas was a bit pricey. I used an auto zone generic universal hydraulic oil. Mine was really low and I ended up using about 2 quarts on mine.

[@TheDrill515]

How did you get the pump handle off and back on?

[@drewcarter5742]

how do I seperate the pump from the cylinder housing? just pull and slide it out or is there way to unlock it

[@rasheemsteelethebarberphot9085]

pull, rotating side to side it's tough.

[@drewcarter5742]

+Rasheem Steele The Barber/Photographer awesome I'll try that. how does the big chrome ring come off? is it press fit with cardboard shims like the smaller one? thanx for the help

[@petercorban5906]

Rasheem Steele The Barber/Photographer - yo could you tell me how to fix the break if it's not working?

[@bubbakush650]

were there springs down in the cylinder with the pump?

[@rasheemsteelethebarberphot9085]

No there were no springs bro just rubber bumpers , watch all the videos they will explain and can you post a pic or video when your done please thanks. I'd there us anything else message me Good luck !

[@bubbakush650]

I'm currently restoring what looks like that exact same chair

[@bubbakush650]

Thanks

[@bubbakush650]

But that rubber bumper thing not in mine, so I don't know

[@drewcarter5742]

+Joe Sellers my chair doesn't have rubber bumpers either but does have a large spring at the bottom of ge cylinder. I assume they changed and modified these in the later years as mines a '59. I think Rasheed is the earlier version with the rubber etc.

[@marvinsmith1289]

Nice Belmont. I have 6 of them I restored. Anyone with a headrest for sale?

[@lamarmcintosh0911]

I have a koken presidential wants the going price point for rechroming

[@pamelalul8711]

That music...