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Discussion Topic: Need Info on OLD Gas Pump

47Fordor

06-30-2010 @ 3:59 AM

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Years ago, my dad bought property downtown in a small town. The old barn had to be torn down (I told you it's a small town!) but inside was an ancient gas pump. He still has it but we know little about it and would appreciate any info that anybody may have. Here are links to pics of the pump:
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq352/ctroush/DSC01690.jpg
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq352/ctroush/DSC01688.jpg

We know that it predates the famous glass globe types (people didn't trust the set-and-crank, so they installed the glass globe to show how much gas was being pumped. I have seen pictures of the pump in service, on the sidewalk in front of the lot, in the teens or twenties.

I know that TECHNICALLY this is not a V8 Ford, so maybe this isn't the forum for it, but figure a bunch of motor heads that love old iron may be interested in such things.

Chris

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06-30-2010 @ 5:57 AM

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Before automobiles,they had similar pumps to pump kersone for stoves, and lamp oil that was also used for lights in houses,
it could be for automobiles, it would nice to see a makers name on it or a GAS CO NAME on it like MOBIL OIL or GULF ETC,
if you were to E-BAY it,, you will find out exactly what it was used for,
do a little more reserch on GOOGLE and such, and you should come up with a answer,
being earlier does not necessarily make it worth more but then again maybe it is,usually collectors like the oil co name on it,
good luck with it,
I have a EXPERT friend that restores old gas pumps and such,
his number is CELL 207 944 3128 Maine JIM LEIGHTON
if you emailed him the pictures he will shed some light on it,
KEEP ON TRUCKIN, 37RAGTOPMAN

supereal

06-30-2010 @ 9:11 AM

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Old gas pumps have become very popular. Here, in Iowa, we have an annual auction of all kinds of gas station stuff, ranging from oil cans to pumps. Fully restored pumps often go for thousands, depending upon the brand. The Standard pumps with the huge "crown" globe usually bring the top $. I've seen rusty and dirty pumps that look mostly like junk also bring high dollars, so don't toss it out. There are several web sites devoted to this section of the hobby that you may find interesting.

c-gor

07-01-2010 @ 8:47 AM

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Suggest you subscribe to the magazine "Check the Oil" located in Powell Ohio. magazine has wanted & for sale petrolia products, gas pumps, pump parts and air pumps http://www.checktheoilmagazine.com/

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