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Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Stillwell » Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:05 pm

Anyone out there looking for old vintage gas pumps, and m have a Model T or parts to trade?

I’m always looking for parts, and these days I’m looking for a sedan.
I figured I’d put it out there to see what happens.
I like to see things I have collected and protected through the decades go to someone who will continue to appreciate our American heritage.

I’m going to keep things more simple and focus more on Model T’s and the occasional Model A.
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Re: Any vintage gas pump collectors?

Post by South Park Zephyr » Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:39 pm

I found this one after someone pushed it over. Many hours knocking dents out of it. It is all metal finished, no body filler.
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Re: Any vintage gas pump collectors?

Post by Stillwell » Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:55 pm

South Park Zephyr wrote:
Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:39 pm
I found this one after someone pushed it over. Many hours knocking dents out of it. It is all metal finished, no body filler.
Looks great!
I’ve been collecting them for quite a while.
These days, I want to focus more on T’s. And sometimes, trading is more fun than buying.


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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by South Park Zephyr » Tue Jun 18, 2024 8:26 pm

I really need to finish the matching lubester I have to go with it

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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Kaiser » Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:24 am

How is it that old gas pumps are o.k. but water pumps are frowned upon in the T-world :lol: :lol:
By the way; great collection !
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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Stillwell » Wed Jun 19, 2024 9:57 am

Kaiser wrote:
Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:24 am
How is it that old gas pumps are o.k. but water pumps are frowned upon in the T-world :lol: :lol:
By the way; great collection !
That’s a fair question. But how good would it feel to refuel an old T just like our parents did.
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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by TRDxB2 » Wed Jun 19, 2024 10:47 am

Craig Beek's
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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Stillwell » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:25 am

TRDxB2 wrote:
Wed Jun 19, 2024 10:47 am
Craig Beek's
Beautiful!
It’s great to see a couple of Fry 117’s (AKA Mae West pumps) side by side.
I’d love to fuel up there.

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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Steve Jelf » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:29 am

It's unusual to see a visible pump with its original glass. Sadly, the only replacements are plastic.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Stillwell » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:37 am

Steve Jelf wrote:
Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:29 am
It's unusual to see a visible pump with its original glass. Sadly, the only replacements are plastic.
Very true. But it makes us appreciate the originals so much more.
Just like all the classic, vintage, and antique cars. I’ve never been a fan of the hot-rod. I favor the originals, and those who managed to preserve them.


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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Dan Hatch » Wed Jun 19, 2024 12:04 pm

Yous guys should have been at the auction at Luray a couple of years ago. It was an old Texaco dealer. They had something like 20+ Visible pumps. Even have a 5 gal Fly. There were pumps from before Visible types. Dozens of 6 foot signs.
Even a 15 Touring car that had not been out since 63.
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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by TMiller6 » Wed Jun 19, 2024 12:54 pm

I am not going into my attic to look at the manufac information on the box. It’s too darn hot.

A few years ago I started looking for a replacement cylinder for my still unrestored calliope gas pump. Since it has ten different tubes for each gallon measure, it takes a larger diameter cylinder. Searches at Hershey found many smaller diameter glass cylinders available but nothing for my pump. So five to seven years ago I searched the gas pump sites and the internet and found a business who makes the cylinders.

They’re out there, keep looking.
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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Stillwell » Wed Jun 19, 2024 12:58 pm

Dan Hatch wrote:
Wed Jun 19, 2024 12:04 pm
Yous guys should have been at the auction at Luray a couple of years ago. It was an old Texaco dealer. They had something like 20+ Visible pumps. Even have a 5 gal Fly. There were pumps from before Visible types. Dozens of 6 foot signs.
Even a 15 Touring car that had not been out since 63.
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That’s what I’m looking for, right there!

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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by TMiller6 » Wed Jun 19, 2024 1:06 pm

https://petronuts.com/visible-gas-pump-cylinder Here’s a site selling German made glass cylinders.

And I’m embarrassed to say this is mine. Another bucket list project I have yet to complete.
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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Stillwell » Wed Jun 19, 2024 2:03 pm

TMiller6 wrote:
Wed Jun 19, 2024 1:06 pm
https://petronuts.com/visible-gas-pump-cylinder Here’s a site selling German made glass cylinders.

And I’m embarrassed to say this is mine. Another bucket list project I have yet to complete.

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That’s a rare one there!
Do you know what diameter cylinder you need?


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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Chuck Regan » Wed Jun 19, 2024 2:52 pm

1940 Erie and Uncle Buck…
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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Stillwell » Wed Jun 19, 2024 3:05 pm

Chuck Regan wrote:
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1940 Erie and Uncle Buck…
That’s a good looking picture there!

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Post by TMiller6 » Wed Jun 19, 2024 7:10 pm

Rick, I believe mine is 13-5/8” inches in diameter.
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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Stillwell » Wed Jun 19, 2024 7:41 pm

TMiller6 wrote:
Wed Jun 19, 2024 7:10 pm
Rick, I believe mine is 13-5/8” inches in diameter.
Let me see what I can find. I have good friends who know how to find rare parts.

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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by TMiller6 » Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:07 am

Rick,

I have my cylinder. It’s boxed up in the attic waiting for me to work on my pump
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Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

Post by Stillwell » Thu Jun 20, 2024 9:51 am

TMiller6 wrote:
Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:07 am
Rick,

I have my cylinder. It’s boxed up in the attic waiting for me to work on my pump
Oh, I understand.
I thought you were looking for the cylinder to start your restoration.
Been there many times myself.

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