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This is a video on how to restore an old original gas pump’s finish and functionality.
Enjoy!
Rob
https://youtu.be/_z6U-6x9ehU VIDEO
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that looks like work with xlnt results, educational .. ...
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Hello Randy, Thanks for your positive comment! All I can say is this was very enjoyable work! All in all I spent only a few hours and smiled the entire time ! Hopefully I will see you at the new Roy Reeds Location soon!!!! Rob
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Rob, I very much enjoyed your latest video. It is great to see you bring life back into these old pumps!
Regards, Jim I collect gas pump salt and pepper shakers and the plastic coin banks made by AVSCO.
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Great video, again. If I had done that to that pump I would have left one side as is so that everyone could see the before and after. Great job. Thanks for posting it. Bob
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Love the video Rob. Great work as always.
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It Turned out looking great , and a lot of fun to watch . Thanks
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Once again, nice video Rob!
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Thanks for all the nice compliments on my pump and video project! I really did enjoy that project more than any other that I have recently worked on. Rob
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Cool video Rob. I love those original patina pumps as well. -Steve
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Great job Rob! You've inspired me to try that on a Tokheim 850 I have with ugly brown paint over red an yellow peaking thru. Now I just need to find the time. Tom.
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www.gaspumps.us Buckles Vintage Gas Pump Parts LLC
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Thanks guys! Tom if you try it in your 850 I would love to see before and after pictures please. Thanks, Rob