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Hmmm, Paul may be on to something!

BIG - this is an Eco 97 wall mount (floor space is tight). Innards look better than the exterior would lead you to believe. I'll give it a complete cosmetic and mechanical resto. Show me your finished ECO for a bit of inspiration!
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The Eco 9X series of balanced tire inflators debuted in 1947. Mine is a 1948 model and has a lot of unique early design features which were changed (improved? i.e. plastic air lines replaced copper/steel bell replaced brass!) in future versions. There is a pretty robust following of these including restoration components. Can you say Pneuma-Mechanical Beast?! Starting point:
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I blew it apart over the last few evenings (notice a quick buff of the brass bell brightened things up a bit). The unit is a nice mix of brass, copper, pot metal, cast iron, anodized fasteners, porcelain, etc.....
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Nice item Sam, I had no idea they were so complex inside.

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Sam, mines a Eco 98. It was a "Rescue" as it was found in the weeds after being knocked over. I got it from a buddy, pre restoration, after making and welding in some floor pans for his Chevelle. With the exception of the trim and glass, it's all gennie parts.

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Any clue as to when this was made?

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BIG - I sent your tag photo off to THE ECO guru, Jack Sim. I'll see what he has to say.

Thnx for posting a shot of your 98 - she's a beaut!
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Thx Sam!

I'd love to crack mine open.....but, it was a PITA to close up. Hope yours fits better than mine!!

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Hey BIG,

Jack says your Eco was "born in 1965". I'll see if he'll divulge the code of how dates break down.
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Thank You Sam! That's pretty cool, I figured it was newer than that.


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