This video was one of my first, originally published May 2024. I needed to edit/fix/remaster several background audio problems as well as video quality issues ).
LOL, i have about 4 videos or footage of project I should say from a few years ago. I've thought about reediting them and trying to make something decent out of them, but I don't think they stand a chance. You did a great job with the edit on this one!
Hey guy, thanks! I couldn't believe the original leather seal was still usable. I actually had someone purchase it to use on their ww2 jeep willy restoration 👍🛠🪖
Thank you Ivan! wanted to go back to it's original configuration but HAD to keep the handles history and the brass, well, it just begged to be shiny 👍🛠🪖
My son bought one very similar to this pump at a yard sale this past spring for $20. He has used it on his 1975 Jeep wheels. His has the "US" on one side and on the other is says "ORD". It has what could be the original hose which is much shorter and if my memory is right, there is something to hold the end of the hose. Great job on this! I wonder if the top cap of my son's is brass. Speaking of brass, I think I spotted the brass hose ends in the background you cleaned up for the classy brassy challenge.
Thank you so much for the story! there were several manufacturers during the war and you can generally date the pumps from all of the pieces such as cap, fittings, handle, base. Only the 1st ones produced in 1942 were stamped QMC, the rest were stamped ORD ( ordnance ). You'll probably spot several past projects hanging out in the background in videos - good eye! 👍🛠🪖
Recently discovered your channel. You do a great job on things. This one, in particular was great. Great job, great subject matter. Question: Your wire wheel does a really nice job. What's the RPM on your motor? Looks like the pulley at the motor and wheel are about the same size, so should be about wheel speed too. Thanks!
Hey there Jim, thank you and welcome aboard. I love the historical significance of the tools, in particular military related items. That wheel and motor belonged to my grandfather and my mom remembers it when SHE was little! It's an Emerson 1725 rpm. I also have a vintage Gen Electric @1725 rpm with a step pulley that belongs to a 1938 Sears lathe. My vintage Delco runs at 3450 same as my new Dewalt. so I have options if I need to go slower or bring the power 👍🛠 Thanks again for stopping by!
I find that the 1700 or so rpm motors are more preferable for wire wheeling than the 3400 or so rpm motors. Not sure why this is so, except that it feels more controllable, and there is less chance of overdoing it. @@MattsGarage1791
@patjohnson3100 I would have to agree. the 3400 rpm are good when you're not messing around with the rust. but you better hang on! the 1700's have a bit more finesse. 👍🛠
This video really brings back memories. As a kid in the 1950s, my family had one of these pumps. Almost exactly identical to yours, except it was painted black. I don't remember any markings at all, and it had a different shaped cap that wasn't brass. But it never worked on our bike tires so we didn't pay much attention to it. I could tell no air was going into the tire, but as a clueless kid I didn't know why. So it was ignored. Eventually we figured out the leather piston was so dry it wouldn't seal properly. Oiling solved the problem for awhile, but you would eventually have to do it again. Your resto makes me wish we still had it.
@patjohnson3100 Thanks so much for the comment/story Pat! I'm happy the video brought back some childhood memories. I actually found another one and it's sitting in my garage waiting its turn. 🛠👍🪖
I happened to go back and watch some of this old one and cringed - I did what I could to make a bit more presentable. My videos still need work, but the early ones...wow. 😂👍
This video was one of my first, originally published May 2024. I needed to edit/fix/remaster several background audio problems as well as video quality issues ).
Great job Matt! Keep it up! So awesome watching your channel grow! May we say..we told you so! Lol High five!
LOL, i have about 4 videos or footage of project I should say from a few years ago. I've thought about reediting them and trying to make something decent out of them, but I don't think they stand a chance. You did a great job with the edit on this one!
@westhighlandsshop Thanks! it was an effort for sure. actually cut out 10 minutes of footage! 👍
Beautiful restoration of a classic air pump.
Thank you much 👍🛠🪖
Nice restoration. I always like the screw type for the valve stem they always seem to seal better. Good job.
Good morning Mr Dale! I could only image the abuse these little pumps were put thru - they needed to work and last. 👍🛠🪖
That was much more involved than I expected. But fascinating from start to finish. Nice save!
Hey guy, thanks! I couldn't believe the original leather seal was still usable. I actually had someone purchase it to use on their ww2 jeep willy restoration 👍🛠🪖
@ Perfect outcome.
Great restoration! It's a thing of beauty now! Very nice!
Thanks! Rewarding to save this piece of history. 👍🛠🪖
Looks awesome Matt. The gray with the polished brass and worn handle look great together. Nicely done
Thank you Ivan! wanted to go back to it's original configuration but HAD to keep the handles history and the brass, well, it just begged to be shiny 👍🛠🪖
That came out fantastic Matt! Very cool piece of history.
Heeyyy Geo! Thanks 👍 I'm happy it found its way into the hands of someone restoring a ww2 jeep willys 🛠🪖
Super nice Matt, it looks authentic and really good! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much David 👍 I like when vintage military items are refreshed but still show some history. 🛠🪖
That looks great a nice piece to use for sure
Thank you! 👍 It actually went to someone restoring a ww2 jeep willys 🛠🪖
nice restore.
Hey Bill, thanks! It was one of my favorites from last year. Fun to do the research on this one. 🪖🛠👍
That is beautiful Matt. Good job!
Hey there Bill, thank you! Good balance between preserve and restore. take care 👍🛠🪖
My son bought one very similar to this pump at a yard sale this past spring for $20. He has used it on his 1975 Jeep wheels. His has the "US" on one side and on the other is says "ORD". It has what could be the original hose which is much shorter and if my memory is right, there is something to hold the end of the hose. Great job on this! I wonder if the top cap of my son's is brass. Speaking of brass, I think I spotted the brass hose ends in the background you cleaned up for the classy brassy challenge.
Thank you so much for the story! there were several manufacturers during the war and you can generally date the pumps from all of the pieces such as cap, fittings, handle, base. Only the 1st ones produced in 1942 were stamped QMC, the rest were stamped ORD ( ordnance ). You'll probably spot several past projects hanging out in the background in videos - good eye! 👍🛠🪖
Nice 🙂👍
Thanks 👍🪖
HISTORY EFFFFFFFFIN' RUUUUUUUUULES!
Learn from it, honor it, and when possible, preserve it.
@@MattsGarage1791 A-'EFFFFFFFFIN'-MEN BROTHER!!!! No truer words have EVER been spoken!!!!!!!!
Recently discovered your channel. You do a great job on things. This one, in particular was great. Great job, great subject matter.
Question: Your wire wheel does a really nice job. What's the RPM on your motor? Looks like the pulley at the motor and wheel are about the same size, so should be about wheel speed too.
Thanks!
Hey there Jim, thank you and welcome aboard. I love the historical significance of the tools, in particular military related items. That wheel and motor belonged to my grandfather and my mom remembers it when SHE was little! It's an Emerson 1725 rpm. I also have a vintage Gen Electric @1725 rpm with a step pulley that belongs to a 1938 Sears lathe. My vintage Delco runs at 3450 same as my new Dewalt. so I have options if I need to go slower or bring the power 👍🛠 Thanks again for stopping by!
I find that the 1700 or so rpm motors are more preferable for wire wheeling than the 3400 or so rpm motors. Not sure why this is so, except that it feels more controllable, and there is less chance of overdoing it. @@MattsGarage1791
@patjohnson3100 I would have to agree. the 3400 rpm are good when you're not messing around with the rust. but you better hang on! the 1700's have a bit more finesse. 👍🛠
This video really brings back memories. As a kid in the 1950s, my family had one of these pumps. Almost exactly identical to yours, except it was painted black. I don't remember any markings at all, and it had a different shaped cap that wasn't brass. But it never worked on our bike tires so we didn't pay much attention to it. I could tell no air was going into the tire, but as a clueless kid I didn't know why. So it was ignored. Eventually we figured out the leather piston was so dry it wouldn't seal properly. Oiling solved the problem for awhile, but you would eventually have to do it again. Your resto makes me wish we still had it.
@patjohnson3100 Thanks so much for the comment/story Pat! I'm happy the video brought back some childhood memories. I actually found another one and it's sitting in my garage waiting its turn. 🛠👍🪖
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I happened to go back and watch some of this old one and cringed - I did what I could to make a bit more presentable. My videos still need work, but the early ones...wow. 😂👍
@MattsGarage1791 I know better than to watch my own videos. I would stop making them if I did.
@@MattsGarage1791 we all have to start somewhere.
@PandJsHomesteadAdventure very true
lol...I think we all feel that way!
Hey I see you wearing Slippry Rock merch, do you live in or near Butler County PA? I grew up in Beaver County.
Yep, Butler county. nearly whole family sru grads. 👍 Go Rock
Great work, but id rather no Music
Thanks. 👍 original audio no good so either 20 minute silent movie or...