<VV> Air Compressors, smidgen of Corvair

[Andy Clark]

Get the biggest compressor you can afford. If you don't, you'll soon outgrow
it as you discover new and wonderful tools to use with it.
Harbor Freight has a 220VAC 90 gallon 12.85 CFM @ 90psi (130psi max)
belt-driven compressor for between $400 and $450. You'll need this capacity
if you ever intend to drive an impact wrench or a sand-blasting cabinet. You
can get away with a smaller unit for HVLP paint spraying.

HTH
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60

 ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen Upham"
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 9:44 AM
Subject: <VV> Air Compressors, smidgen of Corvair


> I'm going to need to buy an air compressor for the Corvairium II in
> order to blow dry the parts from the engine that need to be cleaned
> with soap and water and would otherwise rust.  I would like to plan for
> the future in the purchase, by getting a compressor that will serve my
> needs as far as using impact wrenches (to do jobs on the Monza),
> perhaps though not sure for spray painting house and car, and possibly
> operating a small nail gun.  I would like, if at all possible, to use
> the 110 outlet that is already in the garage, but would convert to 220
> if it made sense job wise and was something that might be possible for
> me to accomplish or not terribly expensive (- $100) for someone else to
> do.
> I' looking at a Husky 15 gallon, 1.7 running hp (5 peak [doubt it]),
> with 5.1 SCFM @ 90 psi with a max of 150 psi.
> Thoughts?
>
> Stephen U