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!

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:

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.....

Nice item Sam, I had no idea they were so complex inside.

Paul

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.

BIG

Any clue as to when this was made?

BIG

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!

Thx Sam!

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

BIG

Hey BIG,

Jack says your Eco was "born in 1965". I'll see if he'll divulge the code of how dates break down.

Thank You Sam! That's pretty cool, I figured it was newer than that.


BIG