Keesee Tank Co.

10/21/2020

Silverwing cargo mod - intermediate stages

10/11/2020

That was fun...

Flatbed to convertible cargo mod for Silverwing trailer. Mostly finished here (still need to figure out the door catch), the loading ramp becomes the back door. This mod only added 250lbs to the trailer - the GVWR of the trailer is 2000lbs with a 1500lbs axle. The mod added 250lbs max to the 300 or so lbs of the trailer leaving a maximum of 1400 or so lbs for cargo. The cargo shell is removable by removing the 10 clevis pins and lifting the shell with a load balancer (or four good guys).

09/28/2018

We did something a bit different this year. We made the fuel tanks for the Phoenix Decorating Co. floats that will be in the Tournament of Roses Parade. The theme this year is “The Melody of Life” and we are honored for our small part in making it happen.

07/10/2018

We need a good welder. Know anyone that needs a job? Please apply in person.

08/08/2017

Need a copy of the 1928 product catalog? Maybe you are restoring a visible gas pump or just curious. Its a given you can no longer buy these items but an electronic copy of the catalog is free. Sorry you will need a java enabled browser at the moment to download. Check out the history page http://www.keeseetank.com/history.html

By 1926 the plant had grown to 50,750 sq. ft. of space which contained the machine shop, er****on shop, paint shop, general stock room, offices, tank works, foundry, sheet metal shop and yard for supplies and installation trucks and equipment.

08/03/2015

Mummmm, stainless steel. I wish everything could be made out of stainless steel. We wouldn't need so much paint.

07/26/2015

well apparently if you leave a roll sitting in the sun for 20 years unused and then try to use it the urethane rollers might just disintegrate. The roll is back on the pile again after minimal use. If I get a break I might just try to replace the tires, I just love a good "lost cause" don't you?

03/01/2015

Our friend, mentor, captain, and father, Ken Keesee has passed away peacefully among family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers. | Keesee, Kenneth Melton 9/6/1928 - 1/24/2015 Kenneth Keesee, 86, of Anaheim, passed away at home with his devoted wife, loving family and his faithful dogs by his side, on January 24, 2015.

12/12/2014

Roll - continued - mechanicals are done, works great - got the cover on and painted (anyone have a "no step" sticker?). Electronics next.

12/01/2014

Roll - continued - ok the basic mechanicals are done and working, just need to put some finishing touches on it and get the electronics figured out. Probably just going to go with a classic barrel roll switch that has been used for 70 years or so for this application. O I also got a video posted of the completed mechanics. http://youtu.be/tgd63UtIuyc

Roll Drive Unit - finished basic roll drive unit docs at facebook.com/keeseetank

12/01/2014

Roll - continued - its been a bit but we actually made some progress on this little side project - in trying to figure out a cover to make it a bit safer, we discarded the first design and went with a simple canopy to cover the whole top and keep stuff from just dropping in. Welded some nuts and washers to some 3/4 rigid pipe and welded the whole thing to the main mount. This will allow us to easily remove it if necessary but still give some protection from falling debris. Again, this is stuff we had laying around anyway.

11/09/2014

Roll - continued - And here is the complete transmission assembly, mounted on the roll. Minus the motor, of course.