Thunderbolt 1000AT Build

[Westgate Thunderbolt]

Thanks a bunch, man! I may keep it in the "been there done that" look, just because refinishing costs a ton.

I don't know what your budget is, but you may consider having it powder coated. I had my Thunderbolt 1003 done that way. The price was really reasonable. They usually handle all of the paint removal as well. I just took it a few pieces at a time as I was building it.

[Brendan W]

Thanks a bunch, man! I may keep it in the "been there done that" look, just because refinishing costs a ton.

I don't know what your budget is, but you may consider having it powder coated. I had my Thunderbolt 1003 done that way. The price was really reasonable. They usually handle all of the paint removal as well. I just took it a few pieces at a time as I was building it.

The build is done for now. I have a neighbor that knows a friend that has a welder in the back of his truck. We were going to weld the standpipe pieces together, then I'd figure out a way to get the head on the standpipe (probably via. crane). I'm still hunting for an AR timer and RCM.

[Brendan W]

I got my screen, and got it in without problems, surprisingly.

[CDV777-1]

then I'd figure out a way to get the head on the standpipe (probably via. crane).

You can always assemble the rotator/chopper piece by piece onto the standpipe. That way you don't have to figure out how to lift something that heavy.
The heaviest/most awkward thing to deal with is the horn when putting it together piece by piece.

[Brendan W]

then I'd figure out a way to get the head on the standpipe (probably via. crane).

You can always assemble the rotator/chopper piece by piece onto the standpipe. That way you don't have to figure out how to lift something that heavy.
The heaviest/most awkward thing to deal with is the horn when putting it together piece by piece.

I may disassemble it. I have to get the mounting flange welded to the standpipe, though.

[CDV777-1]

I have to get the mounting flange welded to the standpipe, though.

Your flange isn't threaded? I have always used threaded flanges and pipes.

[Brendan W]

I have to get the mounting flange welded to the standpipe, though.

Your flange isn't threaded? I have always used threaded flanges and pipes.

The flange is one of those where you put the bolt in and screw a nut on it,

[murrfarms]

I have to get the mounting flange welded to the standpipe, though.

Your flange isn't threaded? I have always used threaded flanges and pipes.

Yes, his has a normal threaded flange but the people that originally removed the siren cut off the pipe about a foot below the flange. I'm assuming he's talking about welding that piece of the upper pipe (with the inserted smaller pipe) to what's already sticking up on the blower frame.

[Brendan W]

For now, the build is on standby until I get some needed "hardware" and a single phase rotator motor from someone.

[Brendan W]

Just thought I'd give a little update. The siren is soon going to be a 1000B thanks to locating some parts and help.