jims09build
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This unit is about 60 years old. I've had it for 40 of those years and have moved it 4 times. It is now in it's permanent location for the rest of my life anyways. It has served me well and still pumps great but I need something to do now that the Cobra is done and on the road. This compressor got me through all the body work and paint on the Cobra and never let me down. It was given to me 40 years ago by a good friend and neighbor but we had to carry it about 1/2 mile out of the woods as it was in an old compressor station that we couldn't drive right up to. I was 26 years old then so it was not too bad but I do remember it well. I couldn't do it now if my life depended on it.
Anyways I am going to clean it up, hone the cylinder walls, new rings, clean the valves and give it a new paint job. I'll post some new pics when I get it dissembled. I don't think I'll get into anything major. The old Century motor works very well with this unit. It too is old but I don't know how old. This is fun stuff! It will complete the remodel of my Cobra Den.
Jim in Pa
Anyways I am going to clean it up, hone the cylinder walls, new rings, clean the valves and give it a new paint job. I'll post some new pics when I get it dissembled. I don't think I'll get into anything major. The old Century motor works very well with this unit. It too is old but I don't know how old. This is fun stuff! It will complete the remodel of my Cobra Den.
Jim in Pa
) So I'll get everything cleaned up and ready for paint. I plan on painting the compressor Hammered Gray with a black flywheel and paint the Century motor Red. I think it should look pretty good. I already painted the base gloss black. Will post some more pics after this weekend.