I think ours is an 80s model. Final bid price was $1225. That included a pedal, an air cooled torch, a ground clamp, and a power cable. I think it got shill bid for a couple of hundred bucks extra, but even at $1225 I think it was a good deal.
The fan doesn't have a thermostat, so it's loud as all hell. I'm going to build something up for that. We've also got all the parts collected for a homebrew watercooler setup (pump, heat exhanger, watercooled torch, and tank materials).
Yeah, these machines, and what people don't realize, is that they are awesome. And pretty easy to work on. I was lucky enough to find mind on craigslist, guys said 1475 and I didn't think twice.
I'm not sure my fan ever goes on... (it has a thermo) but I'm not very good with the machine yet soooo it hasn't been run too much yet LOL.
I also am doing the home brew water cooling. I, however, bought my tank because, again, I am not good enough haha. But yeah, picked up a WT - 20R on eBay from IOC (Indiana Oxygen Company) with the AK4 accessory kit. Such an awesome little torch to hold compared to the CK 17 Air cooled.
I went with a diaphram pump to start (not a bevcon type). Supposed to be able to keep 40-50PSI. So we'll see.
I can't wait to see what you guys make outta that shop! Put bigger shops to shame.