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ID this old workbench/compressor?

gtrotter

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Hey all, figured I would share a few things with you. Anyone know how old they are, maybe some info as I can't find any?
First up is this workbench, came with the house I bought a few months ago. It has a tag attatched, says George Koch and Sons Industrial Division, serial numbered and all. I know it is sturdy enough to have me(@255 lbs) jumping on it without budging. I'm not sure how old it is, but the square bolt heads scream old. The seller said it came out of his uncles' Conoco Phillips gas station when it closed in the 60's.

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Next, is an old compressor that also came with the house, same story. It says Champion, and just screams old. Of course, the garage is much more populated with my tools now, but I haven't taken any new pics.

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gtrotter

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Make sure that tank is solid before you plug that thing in.

Believe me, I won't. It has sat for some 15 years, and needs at the minimum scoped and pressure tested. The motor is hardwired with a breaker switch on the wall, for 220 single phase. I have to go and retape all the lines. The previous owner had air lines running all about the shop, so I have central air so to speak haha.
 
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Current pic of bench, excuse the mess but in the process of reorganizing everything. Going to make a display of unusual beer bottles with what is on the bench. Also a pic of a cheap, homemade bench. Made with 2x4's, and a section of damage white board? I dunno what else to call it, it wipes up easy and is great for smaller things. I will probably build a single door for the bottom half of the homemade bench, just to "hide" the weedeater and blower.

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I could use that LS1...:3gears:

Yeah haha, couldn't we all. I am going to be dropping it in an 86 RX7 Sport here soon. Came out of an 02 Trans Am. Factory LS6 block, intake, etc. I am kinda anxious to get it in the car, as it disrupts the working "flow" of my shop.
 
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