davethebirdman
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« on: February 25, 2006, 11:51:56 am » |
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I'd like to say that I found this under a bush or ran an add and a little old lady came up and offered me £100.00 to take it away but I'm afraid that's not the case.
Never-the-less I feel that I got a bargain of sorts and the best thing is the Wife didn't hit the roof.
I haven't a clue where to start with this. know it needs a new correct noozle and hose. Its in the garden at the moment the idea is to get it cleaned up and re-sprayed and bring it into my room in the house.
Have joined oldgas.com at the suggestion of a few of you last time we all spoke about petrol (sorry gas) pumps. So far as per usual there doesn't seem to be anyone this end of the world into collecting what I like and can point me in the right direction for parts.
Dave
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2006, 11:54:41 am » |
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I've also got an original shell shaped top for it too. The letters have been re-touched (badly) in the past so will need to have a look at that too.
At the momnet its full of spiders and alsorts of creepy crawlies. Have spent a considerable an=mmount of time in a wooded area, just sitting there..
Dave
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Kilroy
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2006, 12:14:23 pm » |
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Dave Very very cool! Check out the vendor Links at Oldgas.com, I really liked Weber's Nostalgia Mart, and bought most of my parts from them. Vic's Place was another good source, but Vic has sold off the business, and to me it doesn't seem to carry the wide selection they once did. I am sure Eric and others here will also give you some of their favorites.
Welcome to the club!
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"Restored they go for $6-7,000!!" Member : Michigan Mafia
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rogerz
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2006, 01:03:26 pm » |
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Cool pump! lets see a pic of the top globe!
rz
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davethebirdman
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2006, 01:11:24 pm » |
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Kilroy - Great site I have bookmarked it ready for when need it.
Rogerz - Will take a photo of the globe ASAP. Its wraped up out of the way at the mo...
Dave
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Ginger Prince
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2006, 03:31:53 pm » |
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Dave,
you will need to be moving house or building an extension.
Looks Great, if only PETROL was the same price as that pump chucked out when it was first sited we would all be happy in the UK!@!
I'll email you shortly
Ginger
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sodaworks
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2006, 06:21:15 pm » |
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Dave nice pump, Some of the old globes are worth some serious cash. Let's see a photo. '>
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TERRY@SODAWORKS RESTORATIONS Lots of Round Top machines Buy-Sell-Trade-Restorations
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bcharlton
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2006, 07:02:58 pm » |
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Dave:
It is wonderful. I will do a little research on it and try top find original color schemes. Are you planning on a full restoration?
Brian
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Vendo 39 Original Cavalier C-51 Restored Cavalier C-96 Restored (almost done) GE Double Chiller Restored Cavalier C-33 7 Up Restored Vendo 27b Pepsi Vendo 81b Westinghouse wd-5 / WE-6 3 Stoner Candy/Theatre/Junior/180 Bastian Blessing Bobtail soda fountain Jacobs 56 Pepsi
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jasmine64
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2006, 08:09:09 pm » |
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Dave, I'm happy for you, you now have a new hobby.
Glad your wife hasnt objected. Like I tell my hubby, I have to enjoy my soda machines while I'm still young and the arthritis isnt too bad.
Thinking about a gumball machine myself, that is if I can find one I like and is at a good price.
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Marsha
Cav. CD 22 Choice Vend 168 - Use daily.
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Creighton
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2006, 10:19:31 pm » |
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Great score Dave!! Interesting it is in Gallons. Wonder what the story is on that one :-) Creighton
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