CoinOpCrazy
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« on: January 15, 2014, 10:40:04 pm » |
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Okay so I had a sick friend who was going to sale me his gas pump last year but I was never able to make the long 14 hour road trip to get it. We agreed at a price of $200 because at the time I thought the pump was worth $400 and the fuel cost would be $200. The only reason I was willing to put in what I thought was full value is because he needed the money for his illness. He has since passed away and I would like to get the pump from his family and restore it dedicated to him. So my question is am I wrong about the value of the pump? Its an Erie 743 In Fair condition. I would say B condition maybe C+. Globe is mission or did not have one. It has an old round Kendell Polly Power sticker on the panels. If I can get it to work I'll post pictures tomorrow.
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jbrooks
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« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2014, 11:38:16 am » |
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without pictures its hard to say but if its in the condition you describe then $400 is in the ballpark. A lot of this stuff is also dependent on location, values here in the New York Metro area are generally quite a bit higher than in the Midwest for instance.
If you aren't that knowledgeable about pumps beware of missing parts, the cost adds up quickly and for a pump like this finding them may be very difficult. More common pumps have reproduction parts readily available, in my experience for Erie pumps you need to find original parts.
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CoinOpCrazy
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2014, 01:08:02 pm » |
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Okay here are the photos. I'm thinking I could retrofit a repop globe. It would be a custom design anyway. Thanks for the help.
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« Last Edit: January 16, 2014, 01:14:57 pm by CoinOpCrazy »
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Ideal 55 Slider (Embossed Double Dot Pepsi) Restored
Ideal 35 (Generic White) Needs to be restored
Ideal 35 (Dr.Pepper) Needs to be restored
56 Square Top (Coca Cola)
Heinz Pepsi Gull Wing - Needs to be restored
Westinghouse 42T - For Sale
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SIGNGUY
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2014, 02:27:45 pm » |
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I have never owned or seen that style pump before, but just looking at the basic design, I wouldn't think it would be something super rare. SO my estimation based on average pump prices around me , you have a 350-450 pump there.. so I think you are buying it right..
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jbrooks
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2014, 05:08:32 pm » |
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from the pictures it needs no retrofitting for a globe, it already has a socket for the bulb, just remove the round globe cover on the top and buy a globe holder, should mount to the top piece of the pump with a few screws and the globe is done. The holder is $20.
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bcharlton
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2014, 06:20:09 pm » |
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My book says $400
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MaineT
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« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2014, 08:44:42 am » |
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My book says $400
I've been looking for a book for these, would you mind sharing the one you're using? |
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Tim
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2014, 10:43:11 am » |
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agreed the gas pump book is really only good for identifying the super Rare earlier style pumps... These are the type of pumps that when you see them , you'll know they are not your norm and will be worth more than your average pump..
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