1969 DeVilbiss Compressor what's it worth?

[autobon7]

I have a DeVilBiss single phase 40 gallon compressor. This item was built in 1969 and looks and runs great. No oil leaks, clean, etc. It is mounted on dolley with casters. I had this unit hard wired but you can put a cord on it. You can hear run. Needs pressure regulator, and hose ****** attachment. Has a newer GE motor on it rated at 1/2 hp. It will accept a stronger motor, I just happened to have this one already. Price is cheap for something that will last forever. This unit is made of what I think is cast iron, It is very heavy. A 220 volt conversion is as simple as putting on a new motor.

This is the info provided from the seller, have not looked at it yet. I know nothing about compressors so I need some good solid advice. Prolly not looking to run a blaster so that's not an issue. Is it a roll of the dice as far as a rusted tank goes, if you can't see it? Thanks in advance.

 

[1931S/X]

i have a huge old devilbiss compressor that needs rings and the only info i was able to get it used 5hp minimum motor and turned at a prettly low rpm like 500 or so, and the most important thing, parts have been discontinued for many years. im sure i could match up rings but you cant even get a head gasket. i jsut picked up an ir t30 instead of trying to fix that one.

 

[autobon7]

If parts are that hard to come by......

 

[Bull]

On units that old, is there any concern that years of moisture in the tank have weakened their integrity?

 

[danski0224]

On units that old, is there any concern that years of moisture in the tank have weakened their integrity?

Just weld a patch on it...

 

[autobon7]

If all checks out is it worth $150 ? I realize the motor will prolly need swapped so not sure how much I'd be into there.

 

[gorilla]

Plan on at least $100.00 per horsepower for a motor, In my area used small horsepower motors are almost imposable to find. I don't think I'd pay more than $50.00 for that rig.

 

[1931S/X]

having to buy a new motor can take a "good deal" and make it cost more than a new compressor in the end.