Air compressor died! Any recommendations for a good 60-80 gallon upright around $1000?

[toolmanmike]

A screw compressor is NOT for the car restorer or hobbyist! The motor runs all of the time and the
compressor loads and un-loads constantly. Too much money, and synthetic oil and filters will drive
you to the poor house.

Industrial applications

 

[torredcuda]

I restored my Barracuda in the early `90`s using a Sears 5hp 30 gallon oil less compressor. It ran a LOT as it couldn`t keep up with tools or paint guns. It used to overheat and pop the breaker on the motor and I would hit it until it reset and keep going. That poor compressor held up really well to all of the years of abuse. The only things I ever did were rebuild the top end which was cheap and easy as it was just rubber type rings that would wear out and replace the metal tubing lines.