I bought a very old Air Compressor, Thoughts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

badpeanut · 10-02-2010, 05:02 PM

I bought this old Curtis Pneumatic Machinery Company air compressor today for $50. It has roughly a 60gallon tank but a 110V motor so I doubt the CFM is very impressive. It works, but leaks oil (and I haven't figured out where). The tag on the pump mentions 1915, 1916, and 1921 patents but I doubt it is that old.

Unloading it from my pickup is going to be a chore--did I do okay with this purchase?

Is anybody familiar with these or know where I can get more information?

10-02-2010, 05:02 PM	#1
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	I bought a very old Air Compressor, Thoughts? I bought this old Curtis Pneumatic Machinery Company air compressor today for $50. It has roughly a 60gallon tank but a 110V motor so I doubt the CFM is very impressive. It works, but leaks oil (and I haven't figured out where). The tag on the pump mentions 1915, 1916, and 1921 patents but I doubt it is that old. Unloading it from my pickup is going to be a chore--did I do okay with this purchase? Is anybody familiar with these or know where I can get more information? Attached Images __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

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