[STR8TORQUE]

I am looking at upgrading to a larger compressor. I want to try and do the body work on my 68. I have about 1400 to spend and was wondering if any one had any suggestions.
Thanks,
Nick

Here is the one I have been looking at
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Ingersoll-Rand-2340L5.230-1-Air-Compressor/p705.html

 

[66sc]

I'd search CL for compressor every day til I found a _good_ 80 gallon upright. This is the one (VT-735-80) I wound up with by doing just that.

http://www.saylor-beall.com/air_compressors/tank_mounted_vertical.php

Strangely, I like dirty old junk better than new. Rewired the contactor correctly, a couple oil changes and a new air filter and its one happy compressor.

This is alot different than the ones from the home store, tractor supply, etc.

I had to drag wire from the back of the house, and put in 50' of 3/4" black pipe to make a marginal air system. A decent compressor, wiring, lines, regulator, and filter is the about the most expensive thing in the garage toolwise. Why buy Chinese?

 

[STR8TORQUE]

Ya the one I had before was home built. My dad and I built using a compressor from my grandpa's walk in cooler at his grocery store. I have a little 30 gallon right now and want to step up a bit. I found a 200 gallon 3 cylinder Campbell Hausfeild on CL but I dont have 3 phase in the shop.

 

[66sc]

200 gallon?? That might be overkill...

 

[John McGraw]

The IR T-30 compressor is a good compressor. They have been making that head for more years than I can remember, so parts will be available forever! The price ain't too bad, but you might be able to beat it down a little. Any good, name-brand 2 stage cast iron compressor will probably be good choice. Stay away from anything that is not solid cast iron and avoid the no-names, they will be impossible to find parts for in 5 years.


Regards, John McGraw

 

[berner]

I am looking at upgrading to a larger compressor. I want to try and do the body work on my 68. I have about 1400 to spend and was wondering if any one had any suggestions.
Thanks,
Nick

Here is the one I have been looking at
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Ingersoll-Rand-2340L5.230-1-Air-Compressor/p705.html

I bought the same one about a year ago. Bought it from Sears online for about the same $. Delivery was $60. It runs all my airtools. I haven't tried it for running my blast cabinet yet. I found it comparable to a $1500 Quincy for output.

The main drawback is the 3600 RPM motor. A 1750 RPM motor with a more efficient pump would be better. The pump wouldn't run as fast and would last longer.

Acklands had a super deal on a 7.5Hp 80 gallon Speed-Air when I bought mine but I didn't have room for it.

 

[FlameOut]

I bought a Quincy Pro Quad 5 HP, 2-Stage about 2 years ago. I think I paid $1199 with free delivery, but it looks like it's now $1399 at TPTools Quincy is supposed to be made in the USA, but some say it's not

It has no problem keeping up with any of my air tools, blast cabinet or stand alone sand blaster. Best investment in my garage (Other than my Max Jax 2 post lift)

 

[o6r1man]

I just bought a Puma 60 gallon single stage compressor. Only have 450 in it but it keeps up nice with one person running a DA. I ran mine for for an hour at a time with just a quick paper change from time to time and when I was done it was setting at 90 psi. After I'm done with body project it will be more then enough compressor for anything else I do. I had more money to spend on a compressor but got this one and spend other money on body panels. I got it at a local Atwoods for much cheaper then on that site.

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Puma-PK6060V-Air-Compressor/p591.html

 

[STR8TORQUE]

Thanks for the replies. I like the Quincy and the IR. I am not sure which I will go with but am glad to hear they will both keep up with what I hope to do it.

 

[psi3000]

I have the IR 2 stage 60 gal 5 hp from aircompressorsdirect.com. My dad got it first and I was soo impressed by how quiet it was I bought it right after I sold my Cambel and Hausfeild single stage, which was noisey as heck and couldnt keep up with anything but a nail gun it seemed like. I think I paid $1300.
Here you go:
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Ingersoll-Rand-2340L5.230-1-Air-Compressor/p705.html

 

[ToocoolZ28]

I have this one and love it. I do bodywork and paint, this keeps up with everything no problem.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/tools/...80-gallon-2-stage-air-compressor-5-hp-3496129

 

[66sc]

I'd be interested in the HP, current ratings, and RPM of the motors, and pumps of these compressors if the guys who posted care to look.

My guess is that the motors are spinning pretty fast and the pumps are Chinese.

 

[FlameOut]

I'd be interested in the HP, current ratings, and RPM of the motors, and pumps of these compressors if the guys who posted care to look.

My guess is that the motors are spinning pretty fast and the pumps are Chinese.

My Quincy info: 5 HP, 2-Stage, 60-gal vertical, 230volt, Single Phase, 22 amps, 15.2 cfm @ 175 psi, 1310 rpm. You can spend a little more and get 942 RPM

The site says Made in the USA, and I know that used to be true, but I'm not 100% sure where the pumps are made now

 

[berner]

I'd be interested in the HP, current ratings, and RPM of the motors, and pumps of these compressors if the guys who posted care to look.

My guess is that the motors are spinning pretty fast and the pumps are Chinese.

The compressor in the OP's original post:

Motor: 3600 RPM
Pump: 1575 RPM
Output: 14.9 CFM @ 90 psi, 14.7 psi @ 175 psi

I couldn't find a made in USA or Canada tag on the pump. Probably Chinese.

The Speed-Air I mentioned before was a 1750 RPM, 7.5HP, 80 gal tank that put out about 26 CFM @ 90 psi. Ackland's had it on sale for about $1600 if I remember right. Hell of a deal. Check out Ackland's website, might have something on sale again.

 

[66sc]

Here's info on mine since I asked...

Motor: Baldor 5HP 23A 230VAC 1750RPM
Pump: 845RPM
Output: 17.3CFM @175PSI

 

[66sc]

Bill, I see a Husky compressor in the background of the pic above. Did it die, or not provide enough air, or?

Here's a link to a discussion about motor HP, and compressor CFM ratings I ran accross today:

http://truetex.com/aircompressors.htm

 

[bart0510]

I bought a used Curtis-Toledo compressor from a body shop that upgraded. Got it for $500 had 3 phase motor. Sold the 3 phase and bought an appropriate sized single phase for $300 since a phase converter was going to be 2x the money.
Specs are
10hp- 3 cyl E71 pump- 120 vertical tank- 34.2cfm @175psi

No problems with this keeping up with anything!
Just my advise go as big as you can afford, you never want to be in the middle of something and not have enough air!
Look around for a used one that way you can go bigger for less $$$.

 

[FlameOut]

Bill, I see a Husky compressor in the background of the pic above. Did it die, or not provide enough air, or?

Here's a link to a discussion about motor HP, and compressor CFM ratings I ran accross today:

http://truetex.com/aircompressors.htm

The Husky ran my air tools ok, but it was just about constantly running and struggled to keep up. It was useless for any type of sandblasting though. I sold it for $200. It was only a year old