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The compressor he is going to use is WAY overkill for that blaster. I'd look into seeing if they rent a comparable sized blaster too. It would be alot faster.
Pull out one of the bolts that's still in there, measure it and replace with the same size grade 8 bolt. I've never "torqued" one, just get it tight. I'd put a lock washer on it.
It basically removes the paint "resevoir" from the gun, allows for a bigger one which is attached to the gun by two hoses. It makes the position of the gun irrevelant and allows you to paint longer without refilling. HF also sells them. :beer:
SECO in Augusta has half a dozen Sexton/Priests that are in terrible shape but do have all the superstructure on them. I'm pretty sure they were going for just over scrap price. With that one ond one of theirs, you could have a relatively reasonable $$$$ runner.
If you run a hose off the bleeders into a jar, you won't lose a drop with a pressure bleeder. Keep an eye out for Dot 5, and buy it when you find it cheap whether you need it or not. My last 3 gallons were $10 ea.
It will run any air tool you need and the portable blasters from Northern or Harbor Freight that use a 1/8" or less nozzle. Backyard units/hobbiest yes, big industrial sandblast units-no.
I'd go lower than 3K. 3K should get you a good running non winch truck. I don't think i'd go over 1700-1800 with the axles welded and whatever else is butchered on it that you don't know about.