Anybody into old gas pumps? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-25-2011, 06:12 PM

I just bought this pump in the spring and think they are pretty cool. This one is original unrestored except for the globe on top. If you have some pics post them up I would love to see them.

big mike71 · 11-25-2011, 07:32 PM

I don't have one, But I think they're cool.

Ridnhi · 11-28-2011, 01:23 AM

I have two, both in unrestored condition. The first pump is in pretty bad shape but I think it looks cool outside by pole barn. The second came from a gas station that my grandfather worked at in the 50's. I found it on CL and after finding out what station it came from I had to buy it. The second is 100% complete.

**Clyde65** · 11-28-2011, 12:03 PM

Those are real cool, my dad had a friend that had a few, he restored them and they were real neat to look at.

Zebb · 11-28-2011, 03:24 PM

I have a MS80 in front of the garage.

Also have a small gasboy ag pump in front of my shed. Don't have a pic of that one but I did it up john deere.

70-Shorty · 11-28-2011, 03:38 PM

I had restored a Tokheim 39 Tall Boy very similar to the OP's but i pinstriped it and put a custom logo that said "Schoonerville High-Octane Ale", we then motorized the computer face, put a water pump in it to make the spinner work and utilized a micro switch on the handle to release the solenoid that dispensed the beer. OUT OF THE NOZZLE! I've never seen one like it. I have to see if i have any pics, it was done 12-15 years ago. I used to restore a lot of gas pumps and Coca-Cola machines but settled on old 50's and down Schwinn balloon tire bikes. Bikes you can actually do something with (ride em!) as opposed to a static gas pump. I will say that the supply of old gas pumps has really gotten thin over the last 5 years, high prices for rough incomplete pumps.
Tim

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-29-2011, 12:06 PM

Cool pics keep them coming. Hey 70-Shorty i'd really like to see a picture of that beer dispenser sounds really cool.

72BlckButy · 11-29-2011, 03:19 PM

I'm going to try and post up some pics of one that I'm looking at tonight. I need some advice as to its value.

I want one of these bad...

(No room for it, but hey!)

I've seen Ridnhi's two pumps and they are both worthy of sitting in my garage.

Ridnhi · 11-29-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I've seen Ridnhi's two pumps and they are both worthy of sitting in my garage.

I appreciate that

I'm picking up two more pumps in the same condition as the Sinclair pump. I'm waiting on a few dry days so I can get to them and some time. Been busy lately. If I don't keep them I'll let you know.
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72BlckButy · 11-30-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridnhi

I appreciate that

I'm picking up two more pumps in the same condition as the Sinclair pump. I'm waiting on a few dry days so I can get to them and some time. Been busy lately. If I don't keep them I'll let you know.
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Keep me posted.

Here's the one I looked at that is owned by a local store. They are getting out of the kerosene business and are taking bids on the pump. I have an idea as to the bids they've received but would like to see what you guys think. Sorry for the quality of the pics.

The unit has been repainted over it's life and is missing the glass on one side.

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Bishops Trucks · 11-29-2011, 08:13 PM

I love those old things but I've never been able to afford one.

**CMACDONALD1** · 11-30-2011, 06:51 PM

I think if it was me I would feel pretty comfortable paying 500.00 for that pump. It looks to be pretty complete except for the globe on top. When I was looking for a pump most of them were missing lots of parts and that can get expensive in a hurry (kinda like restoring an old truck). I say bid to own it.

70-Shorty · 11-30-2011, 07:26 PM

I don't know that i'd pay $500 for that pump but it is very straight and complete. The glass missing is easy as you have one to copy. The porcelain face looked good and those are often chipped. Are those chips or dirt/oily spots? The biggest PITA is stripping them down and removing the heavy electric motor and the pump assy. That one would be a pretty good one to restore. That last one of those i got was GIVEN to me, loaded in my dually with a skip loader...lets just say it needed some body work....

Tokheims are my personal favorites to restore.
Tim

Ridnhi · 12-01-2011, 01:39 AM

I would say that is in equivalent condition as my DX pump and I gave 400 for it. Hope that helps. Good luck.
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Gumby · 12-01-2011, 02:05 AM

Big Sinclair fan here

Like to have a globe Sinclair and a 70s-80s boxy SOHIO pump that wasn't computerized, the numbers still rolled by.

72BlckButy · 12-01-2011, 08:42 AM

Thanks guys....

Well as I guessed, I'm out. Apparently they have received bids from $200-600, and to exceed $600, was not a decision I was ready to make on this pump. For some reason it didn't sound like they were interested in the "highest" bid, they were just going to call someone up. So I'll throw a bid out there and see what happens, but it will not be higher than $600.

Zebb · 12-01-2011, 12:28 PM

Hope you get the pump 72BlckButy.

Here is a phone pic of my gasboy.

70-Shorty · 12-01-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Thanks guys....

Well as I guessed, I'm out. Apparently they have received bids from $200-600, and to exceed $600, was not a decision I was ready to make on this pump. For some reason it didn't sound like they were interested in the "highest" bid, they were just going to call someone up. So I'll throw a bid out there and see what happens, but it will not be higher than $600.

thats a shame because that is a very nice original pump....most pumps that vintage have been sitting outside unused, weathered and abused. The fact that it's still functioning is kinda neat. I'd be really on the fence on that one, IDK, i'd maybe go in and be persistant and offer $500 bucks and tell them you will NOT resell it and you are restoring it for your garage. Sometimes folks like to hear you intend to keep it and have it around as opposed to selling it...

I'm just cheep and cant justify that much coin for pumps these days. I (supposedly) traded a powder coated lubester in pieces for a future Tokheim "draft pick" to a buddy, so hopefully he'll come thru and hook me up with a short Tokheim 39. I want to do a silver & black Harley-Davidson pump (no i'm not a Raiders fan, more a Raider Hater).

72BlckButy · 12-01-2011, 04:32 PM

Thanks for the info 70-shorty.

I'm all about saving a buck and I would prefer to get it for less than $600, but who knows. The whole sale seemed kind of odd as I would have run an ad for 30 days and the highest bid received would have gotten it. Unfortunately that's not the case and according to the store manager, the high bid at $600 is a wife purchasing it for her husbands garage.

beach · 12-03-2011, 09:36 AM

Here is mine....my dad and I bought 2 about 25 years ago, the one he has is much nicer than mine...I will try to get a pic of his up soon.

72BlckButy · 12-04-2011, 11:23 AM

Love the Esso pump!

abebummy26 · 12-04-2011, 11:46 AM

I'm into the Mobil stuff my mom's step dad worked for them for ever. Would like to get a pump eventually.

ToonMan · 12-06-2011, 03:03 AM

Nice thread!!!

Here is my 48 Bowser 585. When i got it and as it is in its current state of restoration. Also here is mt Replica Visible pump.

I have other Gas Station itema as well.

**CMACDONALD1** · 12-06-2011, 12:38 PM

Some really cool pumps out there. Keep them coming.

ToonMan · 12-23-2011, 02:56 AM

I just got this Gasboy and this Chevy Globe

11-25-2011, 06:12 PM	#1
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Anybody into old gas pumps? I just bought this pump in the spring and think they are pretty cool. This one is original unrestored except for the globe on top. If you have some pics post them up I would love to see them. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

11-25-2011, 07:32 PM	#2
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? I don't have one, But I think they're cool. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

11-28-2011, 01:23 AM	#3
Ridnhi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 719	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? I have two, both in unrestored condition. The first pump is in pretty bad shape but I think it looks cool outside by pole barn. The second came from a gas station that my grandfather worked at in the 50's. I found it on CL and after finding out what station it came from I had to buy it. The second is 100% complete. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Auto 4x4 factory air 2007 Silverado extended cab Z71

11-28-2011, 12:03 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? Those are real cool, my dad had a friend that had a few, he restored them and they were real neat to look at. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-28-2011, 03:24 PM	#5
Zebb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dalton, NH Posts: 165	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? I have a MS80 in front of the garage. Also have a small gasboy ag pump in front of my shed. Don't have a pic of that one but I did it up john deere.

11-28-2011, 03:38 PM	#6
70-Shorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario CA Posts: 317	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? I had restored a Tokheim 39 Tall Boy very similar to the OP's but i pinstriped it and put a custom logo that said "Schoonerville High-Octane Ale", we then motorized the computer face, put a water pump in it to make the spinner work and utilized a micro switch on the handle to release the solenoid that dispensed the beer. OUT OF THE NOZZLE! I've never seen one like it. I have to see if i have any pics, it was done 12-15 years ago. I used to restore a lot of gas pumps and Coca-Cola machines but settled on old 50's and down Schwinn balloon tire bikes. Bikes you can actually do something with (ride em!) as opposed to a static gas pump. I will say that the supply of old gas pumps has really gotten thin over the last 5 years, high prices for rough incomplete pumps. Tim __________________ Ontario CA•70 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside C-10 71 Chevy Longbed Fleetside C-20 (sold ) 63 Chevy II Nova SS 02 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson supercharged 5.4 2000 Harley Roadking Hot Bike Baggers Mag Shoot http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/i...oot/?start=all some truck lettering & flame jobs http://www.flickr.com/photos/4950319...7602894916215/

11-29-2011, 12:06 PM	#7
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? Cool pics keep them coming. Hey 70-Shorty i'd really like to see a picture of that beer dispenser sounds really cool. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

11-29-2011, 03:19 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? I'm going to try and post up some pics of one that I'm looking at tonight. I need some advice as to its value. I want one of these bad... (No room for it, but hey!) I've seen Ridnhi's two pumps and they are both worthy of sitting in my garage. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-29-2011, 08:13 PM	#11
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11-30-2011, 06:51 PM	#12
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? I think if it was me I would feel pretty comfortable paying 500.00 for that pump. It looks to be pretty complete except for the globe on top. When I was looking for a pump most of them were missing lots of parts and that can get expensive in a hurry (kinda like restoring an old truck). I say bid to own it. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

11-30-2011, 07:26 PM	#13
70-Shorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario CA Posts: 317	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? I don't know that i'd pay $500 for that pump but it is very straight and complete. The glass missing is easy as you have one to copy. The porcelain face looked good and those are often chipped. Are those chips or dirt/oily spots? The biggest PITA is stripping them down and removing the heavy electric motor and the pump assy. That one would be a pretty good one to restore. That last one of those i got was GIVEN to me, loaded in my dually with a skip loader...lets just say it needed some body work.... Tokheims are my personal favorites to restore. Tim __________________ Ontario CA•70 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside C-10 71 Chevy Longbed Fleetside C-20 (sold ) 63 Chevy II Nova SS 02 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson supercharged 5.4 2000 Harley Roadking Hot Bike Baggers Mag Shoot http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/i...oot/?start=all some truck lettering & flame jobs http://www.flickr.com/photos/4950319...7602894916215/

12-01-2011, 01:39 AM	#14
Ridnhi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 719	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? I would say that is in equivalent condition as my DX pump and I gave 400 for it. Hope that helps. Good luck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 K5 Auto 4x4 factory air 2007 Silverado extended cab Z71

12-01-2011, 02:05 AM	#15
Gumby Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NW-Ohio Posts: 2,525	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? Big Sinclair fan here Like to have a globe Sinclair and a 70s-80s boxy SOHIO pump that wasn't computerized, the numbers still rolled by. Last edited by Gumby; 12-01-2011 at 02:15 AM.

12-01-2011, 08:42 AM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? Thanks guys.... Well as I guessed, I'm out. Apparently they have received bids from $200-600, and to exceed $600, was not a decision I was ready to make on this pump. For some reason it didn't sound like they were interested in the "highest" bid, they were just going to call someone up. So I'll throw a bid out there and see what happens, but it will not be higher than $600. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-01-2011, 12:28 PM	#17
Zebb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dalton, NH Posts: 165	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? Hope you get the pump 72BlckButy. Here is a phone pic of my gasboy.



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12-01-2011, 04:32 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? Thanks for the info 70-shorty. I'm all about saving a buck and I would prefer to get it for less than $600, but who knows. The whole sale seemed kind of odd as I would have run an ad for 30 days and the highest bid received would have gotten it. Unfortunately that's not the case and according to the store manager, the high bid at $600 is a wife purchasing it for her husbands garage. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-03-2011, 09:36 AM	#20
beach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: ft mill sc Posts: 47	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? Here is mine....my dad and I bought 2 about 25 years ago, the one he has is much nicer than mine...I will try to get a pic of his up soon. Attached Images __________________ 70 chevy long bed 72 gmc short bed 69 427 corvette (next project)

12-04-2011, 11:23 AM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? Love the Esso pump! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-04-2011, 11:46 AM	#22
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12-06-2011, 03:03 AM	#23
ToonMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 575	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? Nice thread!!! Here is my 48 Bowser 585. When i got it and as it is in its current state of restoration. Also here is mt Replica Visible pump. I have other Gas Station itema as well. Attached Images __________________ Rob the ToonMan 56 Chevy Cameo----Custom, [Turquoise] 67 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside (Black & White) 63 Trailorboat-------Teardrop Style Trailer 69 Honda CM90

12-06-2011, 12:38 PM	#24
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? Some really cool pumps out there. Keep them coming. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

12-23-2011, 02:56 AM	#25
ToonMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 575	Re: Anybody into old gas pumps? I just got this Gasboy and this Chevy Globe __________________ Rob the ToonMan 56 Chevy Cameo----Custom, [Turquoise] 67 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside (Black & White) 63 Trailorboat-------Teardrop Style Trailer 69 Honda CM90

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