Rat repair.

[Vic1947]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Thanks George.

Thought i'd post a closeup of the seat cover.

Nice looking work! I really like the fabric pattern.

[DWilbur]

I would pay someone to help me clean my garage. I have part all over the place and no place to put them. I can weight for my frame to get power coated so I can start building my truck. The seat looks great.

[Dale_Brown]

SR -- I installed headers on my K10 only to have my new plug wires touch the headers. OOPPSS needing a way to neatly route my wires I came across this YouTube video that worked very well for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWO1Oes7oJw

Dale

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Thanks George.

Thought i'd post a closeup of the seat cover.

That cover insert is sweet! My wife doesn't care for the factory scroll stuff look on my 72's.

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Nothing great to report today

Well my garage had become a disaster area so i figured i'd clean it this weekend, i spent 5 hours out there today and put a dent in about 1/3rd of it.... back at it tomorrow.

I didn't notice it when i pulled the plugs the other day but that muffler shop did in fact break one of the plugs, replaced it with a new standard length champion plug. That along with all the stubbie Accel plugs i was using with the headers.

If I don't clean as I go I can't move in my shop. The other thing that drives me crazy is if I can't lay hands on something I know I've got when I need it.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by Dale_Brown

SR -- I installed headers on my K10 only to have my new plug wires touch the headers. OOPPSS needing a way to neatly route my wires I came across this YouTube video that worked very well for me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWO1Oes7oJw

Dale

I've been doing that for years, i'm an old farm boy and back then ya learned to make due with what ya had, in fact my old set of wires i just replaced when i redid the intake manifold had them as well.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

That cover insert is sweet! My wife doesn't care for the factory scroll stuff look on my 72's.



If I don't clean as I go I can't move in my shop. The other thing that drives me crazy is if I can't lay hands on something I know I've got when I need it.

Thanks for the comps on the seat pattern! The garage is cleaner but i'm not making any headway just yet.

[swamp rat]

So i feel that for me to be effective at any body work i really need to get a small media blaster and a better compressor, looking at a minimum 60 Gal but i know i'd be happier if i got a 80 Gal, looking at my breaker box tho i'm pretty much full up, i'm going to have to find an electrician and probably add a sub panel to make it happen...

One question i have on compressors is the amp requirement for the breaker, some need a 40, some go clear up to 80, i have no idea what a max amperage would be for a residential house, ie, should i stat at 50 max?

Been looking at brands like Quincy, Eaton, BelAir ect for compressors. For the media blaster i'm looking at The small Eastwood unit. some ideas below.

http://answers.northerntool.com/answ.../questions.htm

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...ssor/p857.html

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...sor/p4841.html

http://www.eastwood.com/speed-blast-...d-blaster.html

http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-50l...e-blaster.html

[Dean'smeanmachine]

Those Quincy air compressors are SWEET good luck on the decisions

[ryanroo]

Another good choice in compressors is Champion. not to confuse the issue more, but if you want another choice... haha

residential service amperage can vary based on the age of the home i think. i bet you have 100A service at least. i am not super proficient with household electricity. when i had a buddy install the 230v compressor and welder circuits in my garage, he was able to use unfilled breaker slots in my panel. i also had a higher amperage 120 circuit added for plug ins for higher amp draw tools. my house had 150A service, but it is relatively new construction.

[DWilbur]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

So i feel that for me to be effective at any body work i really need to get a small media blaster and a better compressor, looking at a minimum 60 Gal but i know i'd be happier if i got a 80 Gal, looking at my breaker box tho i'm pretty much full up, i'm going to have to find an electrician and probably add a sub panel to make it happen...

One question i have on compressors is the amp requirement for the breaker, some need a 40, some go clear up to 80, i have no idea what a max amperage would be for a residential house, ie, should i stat at 50 max?

Been looking at brands like Quincy, Eaton, BelAir ect for compressors. For the media blaster i'm looking at The small Eastwood unit. some ideas below.

http://answers.northerntool.com/answ.../questions.htm

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...ssor/p857.html

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/...sor/p4841.html

http://www.eastwood.com/speed-blast-...d-blaster.html

http://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-50l...e-blaster.html

Can you read the label on the dead front cover of your electrical box it will give your the voltage and amp capabilities or your panel. I up graded mine to 200 amps. typical panel are 125 amp.
the size of the compressor take does not mean it has more air. it has to do with the pump and the volume of air it can produce. you might find it cost effective to run 2 compressors instead of buying 1 expensive one. I'm running a Harbor Freight pump on my compressor with a sandblasting pot it does ok for what it is.

[DWilbur]

The hand held is ok for a spot hear and there. the 50 lbs pot I think you will find your self using most of the time. They are messy the pot will trash and area about 30 ft around what you are blasting. if you blast in side a make shift booth you will find your self breathing a lot of dust. a good mask, hood, long sleeve shirt and glove will help as well.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Can you read the label on the dead front cover of your electrical box it will give your the voltage and amp capabilities or your panel. I up graded mine to 200 amps. typical panel are 125 amp.
the size of the compressor take does not mean it has more air. it has to do with the pump and the volume of air it can produce. you might find it cost effective to run 2 compressors instead of buying 1 expensive one. I'm running a Harbor Freight pump on my compressor with a sandblasting pot it does ok for what it is.

I'll check into the cover, i still have not gotten any email reply's or calls yet, but it is the weekend after all. I've always wanted a larger compressor so i have to make this happen!

Per the blaster your probably correct on the 50lb pot, but i will try the smaller one first, i'm not wanting to blast the entire truck. Plus having a better compressor i can use my air tools like intended.

[7dee2]

I've been pretty happy with this Home Depot compressor. Wired it and my mig welder/plasma with 10/2 wire using 30 amp double pole breakers. Have not had any issues running this stuff. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=11

Got my little Harbor Freight 50lb sand blaster working pretty good with these mods. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...9&postcount=14 Suggest you keep the media dry and sifted with window screen or it will clog. Smaller jobs I take to a buddies blast cabinet, real big jobs we farm out. Medium jobs we do in the grandkids sandbox.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

Another good choice in compressors is Champion. not to confuse the issue more, but if you want another choice... haha

residential service amperage can vary based on the age of the home i think. i bet you have 100A service at least. i am not super proficient with household electricity. when i had a buddy install the 230v compressor and welder circuits in my garage, he was able to use unfilled breaker slots in my panel. i also had a higher amperage 120 circuit added for plug ins for higher amp draw tools. my house had 150A service, but it is relatively new construction.

Yep, been looking at Champion as well. still shakin my head looking for space to put it LOL!

Thanks for the info Ryan, my house was built in 74 if i remember correctly, according to my cousens hubby who is a contractor all the houses built back then are way out of code by todays standards.

My unfilled slots went to the kitchen remodel lighting, 2 more outlets in the garage and the extra 220V plug for my welder, plus all the double switches used to all be singles.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

I've been pretty happy with this Home Depot compressor. Wired it and my mig welder/plasma with 10/2 wire using 30 amp double pole breakers. Have not had any issues running this stuff. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=11

Got my little Harbor Freight 50lb sand blaster working pretty good with these mods. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...9&postcount=14 Suggest you keep the media dry and sifted with window screen or it will clog. Smaller jobs I take to a buddies blast cabinet, real big jobs we farm out. Medium jobs we do in the grandkids sandbox.

I couldn't tell you what a double pole breaker was if it would save my life LOL! do you mean how some of my 110V slots have 2 switches instead of one, only for the 220V?

I remember reading your post about your pot, i was actually trying to find some blast pot mods a few weeks back. hey now there on my thread... kinda..

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

The hand held is ok for a spot hear and there. the 50 lbs pot I think you will find your self using most of the time. They are messy the pot will trash and area about 30 ft around what you are blasting. if you blast in side a make shift booth you will find your self breathing a lot of dust. a good mask, hood, long sleeve shirt and glove will help as well.

That 30' area has me worried..

[Vic1947]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

...Suggest you keep the media dry and sifted with window screen or it will clog. ...Medium jobs we do in the grandkids sandbox.

Ah yes, sifting is a requirement when using the sandbox. Dang cats!

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by Vic1947

Ah yes, sifting is a requirement when using the sandbox. Dang cats!

Ha! Bingo Dang Cats!

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I couldn't tell you what a double pole breaker was if it would save my life LOL! do you mean how some of my 110V slots have 2 switches instead of one, only for the 220V?

I remember reading your post about your pot, i was actually trying to find some blast pot mods a few weeks back. hey now there on my thread... kinda..

I'm no Electrician either but managed to wire my garage with a little research. We did hire an electrician initially to bring power service to the building that was money well spent.

Yes the 2 switches is a double pole breaker but wired for your 220V compressor or a welder outlet.

Here's a pic of my garage breaker panel. Upper right is for a 220v welder outlet and then one below feeds a 220v on/off switch that powers my hard wired compressor. The rest are all wired for 110V.

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by Vic1947

Ah yes, sifting is a requirement when using the sandbox. Dang cats!

LOL! Good one!

[swamp rat]

7dee2. I wish i had that many open slots in my panel!

[7dee2]

I'm thinking you could if you upgrade your existing or install a secondary panel (maybe in the garage) like you mentioned earlier. My house panel looks like yours and is chucked full!

[swamp rat]

Still nobody has called me back..

[swamp rat]

Hey guys i need some more advice, i have been looking at vertical 80 gallon compressors, the ones that are available locally as well as others places that offer free shipping via truck with a lift gate but the driver is not required to have to help unload it off the gate..

So let say you were to order one and have it delivered, they drop it to the foot of the driveway, your by yourself with none of your buddy's are avalible because they are at work, how would you get it moved up the driveway and into the garage?

Also if i was able to go pick one up and bring it home is it ok to lay it on its side for transport? I have no idea if they are transported upright or on the side, pallet or crate..

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Hey guys i need some more advice, i have been looking at vertical 80 gallon compressors, the ones that are available locally as well as others places that offer free shipping via truck with a lift gate but the driver is not required to have to help unload it off the gate..

So let say you were to order one and have it delivered, they drop it to the foot of the driveway, your by yourself with none of your buddy's are avalible because they are at work, how would you get it moved up the driveway and into the garage?

Also if i was able to go pick one up and bring it home is it ok to lay it on its side for transport? I have no idea if they are transported upright or on the side, pallet or crate..

I bought mine from Lowe's and I had to pick it up from the store. I only paid 589.00 and it's never gave me a problem. I did have to tighten the pulley one time. A 60 gal 220 unit, with 13 to 15 cfm. I have used a 100 lb. sand blaster and never ran out of air. Alone with all my air tools. It said that it shouldn't be transported on it's side. I had two son's to help me with the compressor, so I didn't have a problem. I would not transport it on it's side if it was me. fine some help, you want be sorry.