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Title: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: flippa on November 10, 2013, 05:07:40 pm I was watching an auction on the computer the other day trying to get a few Coca Cola machines, signs & lights. Everything I wanted went for crazy money.
There were a bunch of gas pumps, several restored ones but quite a few unrestored. I have always wanted one for my garage, but they sell for crazy money here locally. I threw out a bid on an older Wayne gas pump and got it fairly cheap. After seeing that, I threw out a few bids on a couple other unrestored pumps. I now own 3 gas pumps. :tounge: I would have owned 4, but someone that was there at the auction outbid me on a beat-up Mobil Gilbarco. I dropped out when it went over $300; I guess he was determined to take one home since I had snagged the previous 3 pumps. I plan on restoring a Gilbarco Model 96 and most likely selling the other two to offset the cost. Are any of you guys into restoring gas pumps? As was stated in another post, this site is great and full of friendly, helpful people. Is there a site similar to SMC for gas pumps? I imagine that there may be a few, so which one is the best? Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: HowDueYouDue on November 10, 2013, 06:00:43 pm Oldgas.com. It's how I found out about this site
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: Detroit Dave on November 10, 2013, 06:20:34 pm This site has TONS of help... www.cheesepitstop.com
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: djmckay1 on November 10, 2013, 07:33:53 pm Where are you located? I may be interested in one of the other pumps.
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: Kilroy on November 11, 2013, 08:20:59 am Oldgas regulars can be...abrasive.
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: Chris on November 11, 2013, 10:38:52 am Oldgas regulars can be...abrasive. Hence the name! Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: jbrooks on November 11, 2013, 10:41:05 am Kilroy nailed it, tread lightly on oldgas, some of the guys are super nice, some are jerks, especially to new members. I suggest not using flippa as a username over there, most of the veteran members despise people they consider pickers and I think they would perceive flippa to mean you flip items for profit.
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: cohammer on November 11, 2013, 12:15:48 pm Been on old gas since 2009 and would never use the word flip or pick just use for sale or trade never the picker word.
Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: flippa on November 11, 2013, 10:04:50 pm Thanks for the advise guys.
Guess I will need a new screename over there. :smile: I have had the nickname flippa since 1975, long before the Internet and Pickers. It is after the dolphin because I would swim underwater and could hold my breath for so long. Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: Kilroy on November 11, 2013, 10:07:48 pm Mess with them and reverse the spelling.
And don't forget several people here have restored, or restore gas pumps, so feel free to ask questions. Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: coke_and_stuff on November 12, 2013, 01:35:16 am I buy, sell, trade pumps on a regular basis. Currently have around 20-25 pumps behind my shop right now. What is it that you need?
Joey Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: jbrooks on November 12, 2013, 09:47:40 am Joey, do you sell parts ever? I just got a Tok 300 last night and it needs several things.
Thanks, Jonathan Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: davethebirdman on November 12, 2013, 10:04:57 am I tried oldgas a couple of times but got more help here.. Title: Re: Need recommendations for a Gas Pump site that is similar to SMC Post by: flippa on November 12, 2013, 10:22:54 am I need to get these back to my place to assess what they need and which one I will be keeping. The auction was in NY and is 110 miles from my house, so I am going to take a road trip this Thursday.
The Gilbarco 96 seems to be in the best condition of the three, and I think it is the best looking one of them. It is missing the globe, face plates, one of the chrome trim pieces and the nozzle & hose. I believe that everything is reproduced except the chrome trip piece. I will give you a call Joey to see if you have any of the stuff I may need. I have gotten a few PM's asking about the pumps, but I think that they are already spoken for by two of my friends. |