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    Older Sears Air Compressor Restoration

    Awesome thanks for the info. Of course the flywheel damage could have been the result of an accident outside of normal use. Who knows. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk
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    Older Sears Air Compressor Restoration

    Yeah I drained the water today which had accumulated from the last few times I used the compressor. It was as clean as drinking water so that has to be a good sign. A little oil seen in the water but a drop would cause that and it didn't seem to be of an oily consistency. Sent from my XT1650...
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    Older Sears Air Compressor Restoration

    I picked up this air compressor for $60 a year or so ago. I originally bought it to spray finishes for woodworking. I've used it a little since I bought it. A little nailing and some other basic stuff. I've read that these compressors are pretty accurate with their CFM specs and they didn't tend...
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    Tool or Accessory for Car Guy

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'll do some more brainstorming. Then let everyone know what my choice is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tool or Accessory for Car Guy

    Wow good start to this thread. Model Wagon or banner is a great idea When I say he has done a ton of work for me, I mean his students at class. I have never had a vehicle in his personal garage at his house. I want something more than consumables even though that's a good idea too. I'm about...
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    Tool or Accessory for Car Guy

    He fixed a girl I know's car yesterday and she's bringing him beer today. I'd like to be a little more creative.
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    Tool or Accessory for Car Guy

    Also, he has a new Dodge Power Wagon that he doesn't really drive. Basically keeping it in new condition forever haha. He's always working on that and painting any raw metal and whatnot. Maybe something related to that. He says the Power Wagon is sentimental to him because his relatives all...
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    Tool or Accessory for Car Guy

    Beautiful. I'm part of a chainsaw forum and if someone ever posted this same question there would be a million ideas. $50-100 I would say. For example something non tool related that popped into my head. Being a young college kid I can access any song ever recorded. He probably has a million old...
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    Tool or Accessory for Car Guy

    I have a really good neighbor as I'm in college. He teaches the BOCES program for auto repair at the local school. He done a TON of work on my truck for just parts and he's helped me out countless times. I'm looking for something that he may not have to get him as a gift. I know how forums work...
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