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GreenMystChevy · 01-22-2004, 02:25 AM

I posted this in the 67-72 message forum but someone suggested I post here also.

I'm building up my 4x4 and would like to put air on it for a few reasons. I want to install an air horn and I would also like to be able to air up whenever and use an impact gun on the road. The problem is that I don't want to spend the cash that 4x4 places want for these shiny new things.

Does anyone know what or where I can get something that I can wire up under the bed to fill a 5 or 10 gallon air tank that will do the trick? I am not looking for something that outperforms all others, just something that will do the job.

Even though a belt driven one would be pretty slick, I'm not too fond of putting something else under the hood that I have to mess with. I'd just rather it be somewhere where I can hook up some wires and plumb a tank with a pressure shut-off valve.

I know nothing about compressors so any help would be appreciated. Anything that I should stay away from, what is way too small and too big, what kind of things to beware of, etc...

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-22-2004, 07:20 AM

www.onboardair.com

Izzy · 01-22-2004, 10:19 AM

http://www.viaircorp.com
They make the best electric comps you can get.

GreenMystChevy · 01-22-2004, 04:39 PM

Do you guys happen to know who would make the cheapest one that would still do the job? I know to a certain extent you get what you pay for but I am not going to be using this for everyday use, just now and again.
Is it ok to buy used ones? Do they break easily or get run down?

blink32 · 01-22-2004, 05:16 PM

If you can get a used one cheap go that route and try it out. Just pay attention to cfm and duty cycle. Your application doesn't need much.

Cheapest one while still getting the job done, well, that depends on you. Its not a question of how often it will be used but exactly how. If you need to run an air horn and occasional an air tool then an lighty duty compressor will work. I'm talkin like a 15-20% duty cycle guy. It will fill a 5gallon take to about 150psi, but it will take a few mins. So from there I would start finding places that sell them, get a baseline for price and go from that. The little guys cost around $125-150. Just start searching for air compressors and look in the light duty cycle range.

GreenMystChevy · 01-22-2004, 06:19 PM

blink32- that is a lot of help man! Duty cycle and stuff like that is what I was wondering about. What it's used for: yeah, air horn, occasional tools and occasional airing up from wheelin. Not in a hurry to do anything. I still have a little patience left

Izzy · 01-22-2004, 06:50 PM

Blink hit the nail on the head. I would suggest teh Viair450c. You can get them for right under$200 all day on ebay and they are a great comp. They would do the trick on that 10 gallon tank with occasional use. If it were more like daily use I'd say a max of a 5 gallon tank.

01-22-2004, 02:25 AM	#1
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	onboard air compressor? I posted this in the 67-72 message forum but someone suggested I post here also. I'm building up my 4x4 and would like to put air on it for a few reasons. I want to install an air horn and I would also like to be able to air up whenever and use an impact gun on the road. The problem is that I don't want to spend the cash that 4x4 places want for these shiny new things. Does anyone know what or where I can get something that I can wire up under the bed to fill a 5 or 10 gallon air tank that will do the trick? I am not looking for something that outperforms all others, just something that will do the job. Even though a belt driven one would be pretty slick, I'm not too fond of putting something else under the hood that I have to mess with. I'd just rather it be somewhere where I can hook up some wires and plumb a tank with a pressure shut-off valve. I know nothing about compressors so any help would be appreciated. Anything that I should stay away from, what is way too small and too big, what kind of things to beware of, etc... __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

01-22-2004, 07:20 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	www.onboardair.com __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm Last edited by JIMs70GMC; 01-22-2004 at 07:23 AM.

01-22-2004, 04:39 PM	#4
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Do you guys happen to know who would make the cheapest one that would still do the job? I know to a certain extent you get what you pay for but I am not going to be using this for everyday use, just now and again. Is it ok to buy used ones? Do they break easily or get run down? __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

01-22-2004, 06:19 PM	#6
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	blink32- that is a lot of help man! Duty cycle and stuff like that is what I was wondering about. What it's used for: yeah, air horn, occasional tools and occasional airing up from wheelin. Not in a hurry to do anything. I still have a little patience left __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

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01-22-2004, 10:19 AM	#3
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	http://www.viaircorp.com They make the best electric comps you can get.

01-22-2004, 05:16 PM	#5
blink32 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: OTR Posts: 338	If you can get a used one cheap go that route and try it out. Just pay attention to cfm and duty cycle. Your application doesn't need much. Cheapest one while still getting the job done, well, that depends on you. Its not a question of how often it will be used but exactly how. If you need to run an air horn and occasional an air tool then an lighty duty compressor will work. I'm talkin like a 15-20% duty cycle guy. It will fill a 5gallon take to about 150psi, but it will take a few mins. So from there I would start finding places that sell them, get a baseline for price and go from that. The little guys cost around $125-150. Just start searching for air compressors and look in the light duty cycle range.

01-22-2004, 06:50 PM	#7
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Blink hit the nail on the head. I would suggest teh Viair450c. You can get them for right under$200 all day on ebay and they are a great comp. They would do the trick on that 10 gallon tank with occasional use. If it were more like daily use I'd say a max of a 5 gallon tank.



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