Author Topic: Vintage Gas Pump Restore (Read 11740 times)

Johnie · « **Reply #25 on:** November 07, 2012, 11:14:50 AM »

Well, here is a pic of what I am going to check out Thursday. The cool thing is I worked at a DX in the 70's. The guy found this Tokheim on a farm & removed the pump so you can move it around easier. He used some bondo on it and painted it. Put original DX signs on both sides, installed the lights and glass. No globe top, but I can get one of those as the unit is globe ready. He is "asking" $625 but says he will come down a bit. I am going to take the unit a bit further and add to it so I expect him to come down.

TwoBigCats · « **Reply #26 on:** November 07, 2012, 03:01:42 PM »

johnie,
here is my unrestored visible tucked next to my garage and under the pomegranate tree. i hope to move it into my garage over the winter (after i have at least finshed 1 of 2 tandem bike refreshes) and begin cleaning it up. fwiw, all parts are present, save globe that may have been on it. (hmmm having some difficulties posting image via ipad so will do from laptop tonight)

ekpent · « **Reply #27 on:** November 07, 2012, 03:58:50 PM »

Probably a good move Johnie to buy a pump that has already had the expensive dirty part of the resto done already and then take it to the next level with a little personnel tweaking.

TwoBigCats · « **Reply #28 on:** November 07, 2012, 07:18:00 PM »

my unrestored visible.

754 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 07, 2012, 08:21:19 PM »

Looks like a Boyle Dayton, check if it has a light bar up top, most don't. Itlooks like an air operated, if it is don't be alarmed if you don't see a handle hole in the skins. Is the glass oK?

TwoBigCats · « **Reply #30 on:** November 08, 2012, 04:05:55 AM »

Quote from: 754 on November 07, 2012, 08:21:19 PM

Looks like a Boyle Dayton, check if it has a light bar up top, most don't. Itlooks like an air operated, if it is don't be alarmed if you don't see a handle hole in the skins. Is the glass oK?

iirc, there is no light bar and i don't recall there being a hole for handle in the skins. the glass is great as are the number / indicator tabs in the glass / tank area. afaik, i have all of the original major parts, though don't have a hose or nozzle.

i hope to move it into the garage over the next few months, remove the non-structural parts, have it powder coated, reassemble and install in my garage.

at this point, i've got the talking part done so we'll see how it goes

TwoBigCats · « **Reply #31 on:** November 08, 2012, 04:07:19 AM »

754, my apologies: thx very much for possible ID & comments, very much appreciated!

Johnie · « **Reply #32 on:** November 10, 2012, 06:32:30 AM »

So I passed on the DX pump pictured above. Some modifications were done to the unit that were not stock...like drilling holes in the side to hold the plexiglass in place. So the hunt is back on...which is most of the fun. The Texaco one below is for sale local, but $800 seems a bit high. More like around $400 or am I missing something here. It is a Wayne unit...still awaiting more details. Pretty faded on one side. What do you think???

Stev-o · « **Reply #33 on:** November 10, 2012, 07:10:12 AM »

I wouldn't pay $800. Keep looking....

ekpent · « **Reply #34 on:** November 10, 2012, 07:56:02 AM »

Wish gas was still 29.9 cents. Hate to say but I can remember that when I was a youngster and they would pump it and even give out a free gift like a kite or something.

754 · « **Reply #35 on:** November 10, 2012, 08:26:15 AM »

Wayne 100, nice little pump, I had the version with the big horizontal hose real... The Wayne watchdog is on those faces..

Johnie · « **Reply #36 on:** November 10, 2012, 05:30:29 PM »

So today I was back out at the hunting land and kindingly asked my friend if I should load his 1950's Tokheim 39 pump in the truck and he said yes. That is a change from last week and that surprised me and he knew it. He said he had it for like 25 years in the bottom of the dry barn and has done nothing with it. He said if I can restore it he will give it to me free. So looks like I found my next project. I will pick it up next weekend. It was a working pump when he got it and all the parts and motors are still there. My plans are to dismantle and clean the inside good. I was thinking of restoring the inside by cleaning and painting the motors, etc. so the inside looks real nice too. I know many guys take the insides out and dump them so the unit is not so heavy. I will decide what to do once I get it home. The unit has been out of the weather all this time. He has it on a block of wood so the base is very good. No rust holes or pitting anywhere. The white paint on top is coming off easy and the unit was originally yellow. I think it may have been a Shell pump. The yellow paint appears to be porcelan which I think was original back then. The faces are really good and the reset lever works including the ringing bell when you set the numbers back. So I am pumped about getting this pump. Here are the pics from last week. You guys sound pretty knowledgeable about these pumps...will I expect there is some gas in the system yet? Lastly, I was thinking of pressure washing the inside only...is that a no no? Not planning on electrically hooking up the motors again. Just did not want to damage something with the pressure washer. I will keep the pressure from sensitive parts like the numbers and stuff. Thanks for your expertise...

TwoBigCats · « **Reply #37 on:** November 10, 2012, 07:22:28 PM »

this is an out of the way oil, gas and racing museum that my wife and i stumbled upon 20 years ago. great peope and an UHmazing collection of racing and petroliana.

http://www.oilstick.com/

754 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 10, 2012, 08:48:03 PM »

Nice pump, if it is porcelain, a few did exist, then you could strip the paint and leave as is..looks pretty good as as is..
There will be gas in it, and it will stink..

jerry h · « **Reply #39 on:** November 11, 2012, 07:41:18 PM »

That's a great deal - can't wait to see what you have in store for it

I sure hope there will be a "gas pump restoration" thread over in the Project Shop section ---

Stev-o · « **Reply #40 on:** November 11, 2012, 07:46:33 PM »

Quote from: jerry h on November 11, 2012, 07:41:18 PM

I sure hope there will be a "gas pump restoration" thread over in the Project Shop section ---

+1

Johnie · « **Reply #41 on:** November 11, 2012, 09:09:45 PM »

I never planned on doing a restoration thread on the pump as I figured that area was for bikes only? I looked at the project thread and it really looks like it is for bike projects. I did do my shop build thread this past summer, but that was for the bikes. I don't think I can tie this pump into a bike thread.

jerry h · « **Reply #42 on:** November 11, 2012, 10:42:16 PM »

Quote

I figured that area was for bikes only?

I suppose so........ darn. Well, just keep posting pics here then

. I've never been "inside" an old pump, would love to follow along.

Johnie · « **Reply #43 on:** November 12, 2012, 05:47:03 AM »

Good idea Jerry...I can post some stuff on this thread as I move along with it.

Johnie · « **Reply #44 on:** November 22, 2012, 05:17:46 AM »

Here is the latest on my Tokheim 39 gas pump. Have it just about down to the frame. Will take that in for blasting and paint. Picked up my DX globe topper. Now I will be cleaning and painting the small parts myself. I will have the guy that paints my bikes do the outside tins. More as I progress...

Don R · « **Reply #45 on:** November 23, 2012, 10:34:56 PM »

This is one of the curio cabinets we made, the other side looked original. This door had been folded and driven over, we cut out part of a different pump door and welded them to make one. Everyone bought raffle tickets for these.

Don R · « **Reply #46 on:** November 23, 2012, 10:36:08 PM »

Inside are the trophies for that years Rod Run.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #47 on:** November 24, 2012, 04:04:19 AM »

Quote from: Johnie on November 12, 2012, 05:47:03 AM

Good idea Jerry...I can post some stuff on this thread as I move along with it.

John, does your wife know of your plans to open a museum?

Johnie · « **Reply #48 on:** November 24, 2012, 05:32:57 PM »

That is really cool done. Like the cabinet idea.
Bob...yes, my wife knows of my plans

754 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 24, 2012, 06:56:16 PM »

are them wheels plastic looks newerish.. them Veeder Roots get changed out a lot..

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Author Topic: Vintage Gas Pump Restore (Read 11740 times)