Author Topic: Vintage Gas Pump Restore (Read 11741 times)

Johnie · « **on:** November 03, 2012, 08:10:42 PM »

Any of you guys into the restoration of old gas pumps? I have done a cycle every winter for a number of years and think I may try my hand at one of these pumps to finish and place in the shop as a display piece. Here is a pic of one I am looking at and a pic of what can be done with them.

jamesb · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2012, 09:21:02 PM »

you would have a fit if you came to my area. i know of 6 of those gas pumps and older ones within a 5 mile radius of me that are sitting in old farms the neighbor a mile down the street has one that he used back in the 50's at his place on the farm. a friend of mine used to restore them.

Johnie · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2012, 06:37:11 AM »

Wish I was closer. Maybe I could land a couple from Kansas. Below is a nice Texaco one that would really look good in a shop.

Greggo · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2012, 06:39:06 AM »

I dig 'em, and good money can be made from restoration work if you know the right people.

754 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2012, 07:48:30 AM »

I was into them for quite a while, not restoring them. I like the original stuff if it still has enough paint left.. Still got a few.. Sold a Sieberling tiresign, and tire patch wallbox, just yesterday..

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2012, 10:38:26 AM »

Great idea. You should be able to find one for a couple hundred.

http://sheboygan.craigslist.org/clt/3363194113.html

TwoBigCats · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2012, 03:54:36 PM »

i've got a '19(ish) visible i may restore over this winter. bought it 20 years ago and now have some time to take care of it.

Johnie · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2012, 06:05:31 PM »

How about a pic of it?

TwoBigCats · « **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2012, 06:28:46 PM »

johnie, me? if so, i'll take a pic tomorrow and post.

Don R · « **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2012, 06:54:07 PM »

My street rod club used to buy junky pumps and restore one side, then cut a window into the other side, gut it and put inside white sides and glass shelves with a light in the top. Curio cabinet! Everyone would buy a raffle ticket for them. you say curio cabinet, and the wives would buy tickets say antique pump the guys were on it.
Dang James, I may need to visit again. This time with money, a truck and a sawzall!
the guys around here told pump owners the epa was looking for them and if you have old in ground pipes or tanks you could need to do a clean-up. Great sales pich and true.

Johnie · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2012, 03:59:20 AM »

Yes Cats, post up a pic of it. In fact, I am sure there are a number of you guys that have them original and restored. How about everyone posting a pic of what you have. Sort of a nostalgia picture post. Gosh, I used these pumps back in the 70's when working at a DX station in town. Never did I think people would be collecting them and restoring them.

TwoBigCats · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2012, 04:07:53 AM »

will do, johnie.

mine's unrestored and stuffed / overrun by our pomegranate tree, next to our boat on the side of the garage ... it's not very pretty to someone who doesn't appreciate them, but it's all there

754 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2012, 08:25:25 PM »

Went to my long time riding buddies funeral service few years ago.. Went to show someone where I had lived with my departed buddy.. Spotted this less than a block from where we had lived.....so I ended up making a deal.. Soon after..

754 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2012, 08:29:51 PM »

This one We could see out of the bathrooms Window, across a Field from my folks house..
A lot of folks had asked about it, I put in my bid.... And got it..

Johnie · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2012, 08:38:43 PM »

Nice finds there 754...

754 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 05, 2012, 08:48:04 PM »

The most I have had at a time was around 20 or so.. The Thrill of the Hunt was a lot of fun..

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2012, 09:52:32 PM »

This one was on my grandparents farm. Photo is about 30 years old.

dustyc · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2012, 10:05:18 PM »

Quote from: srust58 on November 05, 2012, 09:52:32 PM

This one was on my grandparents farm. Photo is about 30 years old.

Wow, how much did it take to fill that building up and what kind of mileage did it get? -couldn't resist

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 05, 2012, 11:51:41 PM »

Is there people willing to pay 6K+ for having one of these pumps restored, as in the TV show "American restoration"?

Johnie · « **Reply #19 on:** November 06, 2012, 04:25:33 AM »

I suppose you would find someone willing to pay $6K for one. Those yellow ones in the pics are selling for $3500 - $4500 restored. Some of the smaller restored ones go for $1500 - $2500.

754 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 06, 2012, 07:08:24 AM »

The one in #16 post is at least 6k restored....probably at least 3K as it sits..nice pump..

Johnie · « **Reply #21 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:58:05 PM »

This will take you back...even before my time...

ekpent · « **Reply #22 on:** November 07, 2012, 05:47:20 AM »

Hey Johnie. Not really into pumps but because I like milk glass and eagles have picked up a few of these White Eagle Gasoline pump toppers over the years. Have to be careful though as they are reproduced nowadays. Good luck on finding a nice project. Eric

MoMo · « **Reply #23 on:** November 07, 2012, 05:58:30 AM »

Quote from: Johnie on November 06, 2012, 02:58:05 PM

This will take you back...even before my time...

Great photo and that is an awesome slogan

...Larry

754 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 07, 2012, 07:18:01 AM »

The furthest back Gilmore pump is a Boyle-Dayton, looks like it has the light bar, which is fairly scarce.. I have one of them.
The first pump in the pic is. Gilbert And Barker..

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Author Topic: Vintage Gas Pump Restore (Read 11741 times)