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« on: February 15, 2012, 12:20:19 pm »

I've just finished my V56 and I'm looking for another project.  I'm thinking about something small.  Maybe a gas pump.  Well really just looking for some ideas for something next.
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2012, 12:24:39 pm »

I think you might have better luck at a gas pump forum, not being a wise guy , just suggesting
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2012, 12:31:42 pm »


Lots of people here have petrol pumps and could advise... I think a pump next to a soda machine would be a fine addition.
Perhaps a vending machine...?

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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2012, 12:32:03 pm »

Spring is coming and that means gas ansd oil shows, as well as antique  festivals.

Define Small,  the globe mounted ones of the 1940's - 50's are only 5-6' with the globe, and parts are readily reproduced.
The early visibles   of the 20's and 30's can go 7-8 ft.

They are a great peice for the man cave or game room when  done.
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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2012, 12:47:19 pm »

yeah no taller than 6'.  Small vending machine might be cool also.

I thought I was fine saying gas pump in the Swap Meet Area.  didn't mean to offend anyone.  blush
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2012, 01:18:19 pm »

Like Dave said, several of us here also have a gap pump, or restore them or collect them.
Ask away, we can save you a lot of grief, and we like to share our likes
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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2012, 01:38:24 pm »

I may have a "shorty" that I would be willing to part with.  I think it is a Tokhiem 39 but I am not sure.  I live in the Buffalo NY area.

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« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2012, 01:48:25 pm »

no problem posting here.. but also check oldgas.com there are some good folks there...
may have better luck finding one there....
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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2012, 03:27:46 pm »

Gas pumps and coolers go hand in hand...

your best bet is from the mid 50's .. something like a Tokheim 39, tokheim 300, Benentt 966.  (google those for ideas)... you can usually find them for around 400-500 and parts are readily avaialbe from Gas pump Heaven or Vicks 66..

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« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2012, 03:47:24 pm »

Or you can start off with a 1927 Erie clock face.  This was my very first restoration over 10 years ago.  It is still my favorite piece
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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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