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ANoodle · 09-21-2010, 02:27 PM

I'm building a 63 on bags, front and rear but I'm not sure on where to mount my compressor. Anyone has any pictures on where you mounted yours?
I have my tank bolts into the driver side frame so out of sight.

creep · 09-21-2010, 02:46 PM

Your compressor should go near the tank so the leader hose reaches. You may want to also put a water trap between the the compressor's leader hose and the tank.

What size compressor are you using?

ANoodle · 09-21-2010, 02:55 PM

Not sure as I am at work, when i get home I will look to see the size of the compressor.
What do you mean by a water trap?

**way2lo2** · 09-21-2010, 03:20 PM

here is 2 pumps

62 Bowtie · 09-21-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by way2lo2

here is 2 pumps

hey way2lo2 are u running a notch if so where did you get it or did you fab your own in that pic and do you have any more pics

61_FL_Apache · 09-21-2010, 07:42 PM

This was my location of my compressor on my 65.

**way2lo2** · 09-22-2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 62 Bowtie

hey way2lo2 are u running a notch if so where did you get it or did you fab your own in that pic and do you have any more pics

Its a c- notch made from heavy wall 8" tube cut in half.

creep · 09-22-2010, 11:43 AM

A water trap/separator is a like a filter that keeps moisture from the compressor from getting into the tank, causing it to corrode from the inside. You could also put a drain in tank if you have an unused port on the bottom of it.

creep · 09-22-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

This was my location of my compressor on my 65.

I would put some gromets in those holes where your air and powerlines go through that steel.

ANoodle · 09-22-2010, 11:51 AM

Is it smarter to do two tanks and 2 compressors? I have 1 tank 5 gallons and 1 compressor. The Front takes most of the air because of the weight and the rear is fine because of no weight at all.

Any thoughts?

creep · 09-22-2010, 12:06 PM

That really all depends. If your only going to drop it when you park and lift it to drive it then 1 compressor and tank will be fine. If you are gonna play with the switches alot then you will want to go with 2 compressors and tanks (or 1 bigger tank). It also depends on the size of the compressors. The bigger the compressor, the faster it will fill the tank.

ANoodle · 09-22-2010, 12:36 PM

True, I cant drop the front while driving as front almost sits on the control arms.
The rear is fine playing with while driving or parking. I will mostly use it when I park as it was set up for running 20s but I have gone in a different direction. I'm going to run 15" rims, red with white walls i think.

09-21-2010, 02:27 PM	#1
ANoodle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 41	Where did you put your compressor I'm building a 63 on bags, front and rear but I'm not sure on where to mount my compressor. Anyone has any pictures on where you mounted yours? I have my tank bolts into the driver side frame so out of sight.

09-21-2010, 02:46 PM	#2
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Where did you put your compressor Your compressor should go near the tank so the leader hose reaches. You may want to also put a water trap between the the compressor's leader hose and the tank. What size compressor are you using? __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

09-21-2010, 02:55 PM	#3
ANoodle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 41	Re: Where did you put your compressor Not sure as I am at work, when i get home I will look to see the size of the compressor. What do you mean by a water trap?

09-21-2010, 03:20 PM	#4
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	Re: Where did you put your compressor here is 2 pumps Attached Images

09-21-2010, 07:42 PM	#6
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Where did you put your compressor This was my location of my compressor on my 65. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

09-22-2010, 11:43 AM	#8
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Where did you put your compressor A water trap/separator is a like a filter that keeps moisture from the compressor from getting into the tank, causing it to corrode from the inside. You could also put a drain in tank if you have an unused port on the bottom of it. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

09-22-2010, 11:51 AM	#10
ANoodle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 41	Re: Where did you put your compressor Is it smarter to do two tanks and 2 compressors? I have 1 tank 5 gallons and 1 compressor. The Front takes most of the air because of the weight and the rear is fine because of no weight at all. Any thoughts?

09-22-2010, 12:06 PM	#11
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Where did you put your compressor That really all depends. If your only going to drop it when you park and lift it to drive it then 1 compressor and tank will be fine. If you are gonna play with the switches alot then you will want to go with 2 compressors and tanks (or 1 bigger tank). It also depends on the size of the compressors. The bigger the compressor, the faster it will fill the tank. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

09-22-2010, 12:36 PM	#12
ANoodle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 41	Re: Where did you put your compressor True, I cant drop the front while driving as front almost sits on the control arms. The rear is fine playing with while driving or parking. I will mostly use it when I park as it was set up for running 20s but I have gone in a different direction. I'm going to run 15" rims, red with white walls i think.



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