OT: GAS PUMP

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2012: OT: GAS PUMP
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rick Lawson Texas on Sunday, July 01, 2012 - 04:21 pm:

I have been looking for an old gas pump to go with our coupe and just about gave up the search. I went to see the local scrap metal dealer to see if he knew anybody who had one. A overhead gas pump was what I wanted and there are none in this area. He pointed to his friend sitting under a fan and said “he has one”. I went to look and it looked both old and modern at the same time. We struck a deal and I lugged it home. Turns out it is a Penometer made in 1930 by the Pennsylvania Pump Co., Inc. and he says he has the original globe (somewhere in 6 barns full of treasures (junk). It is red and says “Conoco”. The pump is an uncommon one and worth a lot more than I paid for it. I found a new dial and if the elusive globe isn’t found I can get a modern one. The insides are all there, unknown if it is frozen up. I will spray it with a new coat of red paint and put a hose on. The wife still says no to bringing it into the house, (wait until it shines.) It’s gonna look great with the car. Rick and Jo Lawson McGregor


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Danial - Veneta OR US Earth Solar System on Sunday, July 01, 2012 - 04:31 pm:

What a score! ANd I like your coupe too...grin...


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ricks - Surf City on Sunday, July 01, 2012 - 04:39 pm:

Super!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dennis Halpin on Sunday, July 01, 2012 - 04:45 pm:

Very interesting Rick. My father and I built and serviced gas stations back from the 60's through the late 80's At one time we had a whole storage yard full of the old 'Visables'. They would have been worth a fortune today. :-(
If I were to venture a guess, I'd say that is a commercial (non retail) unit like you would find on a farm, for instance. That's going to make a great yard ornament. :-)


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