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Title: Gas pump question Post by: ld26 on July 27, 2013, 08:47:18 am off topic here but I know some of you guys collect gas stuff too...a friend of my wife's wants to get an unrestored gas pump for her husband, he is not a collector likes them and is looking for a first piece,
can you guys point me in a direction of models that wont break the bank and a non-collector would find cool? if anybody has something that might fit this description (unrestored with patina, not too far gone) I'm interested in seeing pics, I'm in the new york area thanks Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: Eric on July 27, 2013, 09:41:35 am Check oldgas.com
My favorite is the Bennett 700 series... and the Tokheim 39 and 300 are nice pumps too... 40/50s era still can be found around $400-500 maybe even cheaper depending on location and seller of course. Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: tkaz on July 27, 2013, 09:58:59 am I only have one, a Tokheim 300 and I paid less than $100 for it (lucky find). It didn't come with the top globe, but has the socket and cap to put one on if I get around to buying one.
http://soda-machines.com/discussions/index.php/topic,15696.0.html Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: ld26 on July 27, 2013, 10:12:55 am thanks guys, that amoco looks like it would be perfect, gonna try to find something along those lines, especially if I can get it for $100!
Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: bcharlton on July 29, 2013, 09:20:28 am It will be nearly impossible. Even Tokein 39s "shorties" are going in rough shape for $300-400.
BC Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: SIGNGUY on July 29, 2013, 10:13:56 am I agree that the 50's era pumps, you cant go wrong with any of them.. Tok 300, 39's Bennett series and such.. all cool but yes pricing is through the roof lately on these models.. 500-600 bucks around me to touch one..
you can get into the squared off 70's style pumps a little more reasonable 150-250 range .. but not as cool in my opinion Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: bcharlton on July 29, 2013, 11:30:00 am A square top is still a square top. Spend the extra cash if you can and get one from the 1950s. The ones from the 70s are not nearly as collectable.
BC Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: ld26 on July 29, 2013, 11:32:54 am good info, thanks guys, I'm gonna keep an eye on local craigslist and such, if anybody finds themself with an extra please keep me in mind
Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: Kilroy on July 29, 2013, 11:54:07 am Where about are you at? and I agree that the gas pumps of the 70's just don't have the same wow factor
Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: ld26 on July 29, 2013, 04:03:07 pm I'm in New York
Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: jbrooks on July 29, 2013, 06:30:43 pm I just got this one, I may be looking to sell it, im in NJ
Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: Detroit Dave on August 03, 2013, 05:51:02 am Go to craigslist finder and type in gas pumps...it will search every state and show you where they are and prices...guy on old gas has a few in new york too.
Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: ld26 on August 03, 2013, 10:55:11 am thanks dave, will check it out...
Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: ld26 on August 03, 2013, 11:07:29 am dave you have a link to the guy in ny on old gas?
Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: Detroit Dave on August 04, 2013, 06:47:07 am Damn..theres too many ads on that site to find his ad..I will keep trying though.
Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: tkaz on August 19, 2013, 09:15:26 am Here's a few in NC, I could help get them up to the DC area if you're interested. Some decent patina on few of them.
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/atq/4006588529.html Title: Re: Gas pump question Post by: ld26 on August 19, 2013, 11:31:49 am nice, thanks tkaz, unfortunately this project has been put on hold, the person i was looking for hit a snag with a backyard project that ate up all of her money for this purchase, some of those looked like they would have worked though...appreciate the offer
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