60 Gallon Air Tank Pin Hole

[Sooner]

So after 30+ yrs of use, I found out my stand up tank has sprung a leak beside the drain cock when I fired it up on Saturday. I know it is from rust(and my bodyman experience tells me the whole bottom is ready to go now so patching is out) and in doing some googling, I realize it is a hazard now, so when I need to fill a tire or use it, I will run it with the drain open so it fills enough to do the job but won't let it pressure up.

I bought good quality back then and it still has a great top end(motor part). Really don't want to or can afford a new compressor.

A welding shop should be able to remove the bottom cap, make something up and weld a new one on? Basically lose the rusty crusty bottom end? Or is that job going to be as costly as a new compressor? Bonus part about this is they can install a big drain valve vs that tiny one it came with.


Anyone have this done? If you know a welder/shop on here in Edmonton and area who I can support, pm me.

thanks