 HOLY COW! After 4 years of looking - WE GOT IT!!!
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I've never had the opportunity to post in the "Showcase and Stories" forum before, so I had to put this in!
I can't thank manothebus enough for selling this top to us!
It has been the hardest thing ever, but I've kept it a seceret and am planning on surprising everyone when we reveal the completed pump.
P.S. The chipped paint that you see on the metal top is hidden by the cast iron tabs it bolts to on the frame, so they don't show. I was freaked out at first, but the chips are hidden when assembled.
Thanks to everyone who helped in the search for this thing -- I didn't think one would ever become available.
Chris
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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Now, that looks awesome!!! Glad, you found one.
Dave GILL,
Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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Looking for Texaco and Power Gasoline items
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So awesome! Cant wait to see the finished pump!
Rust is a must
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Congrats!! It nice when you have been searching for a rare piece and finally find it. Jeff
I am looking for Nice Condition Signs, Globes, Etc. from the Sinclair HC era and older for my Sinclair Station.
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Excellent, I'm glade you found one.
Looking forword to the finished pump, it's going to look killer from the pix you have been posting.
Looking for anything JENNEY OIL OR GAS
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I have no clue what that goes to, but just the top piece is an interesting piece of art by itself. Can't wait to see it on a completed pump. Nice hunting!
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...I think with what you were offering, you were bound to scare one up sooner or later...congratulations...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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Great and hands off to the unselfish one who sold this to you! Way to go manothebus! Now get that sucker insured and keep safe from harm! Congrats!
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Your story, and even you are inspiring. I can't wait to see it.
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I can't think of a more worthy group to land the trophy top for a project like yours! The education and work ethic that those kids have garnered from this project will have life long rewards for a lot of people down the road! Your perseverence paid off and I can't wait to see the finished product!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Everything Cities Service
Specializing in old Gas Pumps
kwfrith@gondtc.com
Cell#-701-739-6133
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http://www.wyomingtalesandtrails.com/lincburns.htmlCongratulations Chris. To guys and gals out there this a link to the history of the town of Burns, WY. It is on the original transcontinental railroad and old highway 30. I hope I'm correct that Chris said the pump was going into the bank there on display. I'm guessing the Farmers State Bank which you will see a early picture of it in the link. Haven't been there in years but I'll bet the bank is a bit more modern now. Mitch
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That's great! Can't wait to see the finished project.
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