Hey all, This took a little longer than I expected, a few unexpected set backs but finally got it finished and really pleased with the finished product! While not 100% true to original (the original had black bands at either end of the brass chamber), the wear and tear lent itself to a full brass mirror finish. Hope you enjoy the video. Please feel free to leave any feedback in the comments below. Cheers!
I've just been given an identical Dunlop footpump in much the same condition hence searching for and finding your video. An epic restoration and has inspired me. I hope to do similar, but as this is only likely to be a show peice, I might not do the internals as that looked like a nightmare. Thanks for the video.
Your work is awesome! The time and effort you put into the videos is obvious and really makes for a great experience. I’m excited to see your channel take off
Hello, have the same one, not polished ex just made/fitted new leather washer, just want to ask, the 2 holes at the top of the cylinder have they got to match the 2 holes on the spring holder/cap?.Thank you!..
Hey Steven, that's right. These need to line up to allow air into the back of the cylinder when the pedal is compressed and the spring stretches. If you screw the cap on right they should line up automatically.
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Hey all,
This took a little longer than I expected, a few unexpected set backs but finally got it finished and really pleased with the finished product!
While not 100% true to original (the original had black bands at either end of the brass chamber), the wear and tear lent itself to a full brass mirror finish.
Hope you enjoy the video. Please feel free to leave any feedback in the comments below.
Cheers!
vintage tools (and not only tools) were so solid built
Absolutely. These things were built to outlast us.
That pump is built like a tank 👍 the build quality is amazing.Totally worth restoring this.
Genuinely, these things last forever.
I've just been given an identical Dunlop footpump in much the same condition hence searching for and finding your video. An epic restoration and has inspired me. I hope to do similar, but as this is only likely to be a show peice, I might not do the internals as that looked like a nightmare. Thanks for the video.
Very cool! I love tools and whatnot, it is awesome to see this vintage contraption brought back to life!
100% super work
Well done 👍
So great and detailed, just awesome!
Wow I am blown away by this
Very impressive, well done sir!!
Great restoration mate!
Your work is awesome! The time and effort you put into the videos is obvious and really makes for a great experience. I’m excited to see your channel take off
Bean Burrito Thanks man. I appreciate that.
Yo fr fr bro keep up the great content stay consistent an the subs will come
In other words just stay down till you come up this channel has a real chance
Yooooo I was the 1000 subscriber
Hello, have the same one, not polished ex just made/fitted new leather washer, just want to ask, the 2 holes at the top of the cylinder have they got to match the 2 holes on the spring holder/cap?.Thank you!..
Hey Steven, that's right. These need to line up to allow air into the back of the cylinder when the pedal is compressed and the spring stretches. If you screw the cap on right they should line up automatically.