#29218
Thu Jul 24 2008 12:51 PM
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I have an opportunity to buy a National A62, green flying A porcelain with 1 original ad glass. Guy is asking $650 for the pump, and I think he's pretty firm in the price. The pump is pretty straight and the porcelain is good, but one of the doors is a different shade. I was thinking it was worth more around $500. Thoughts?
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#29219
Thu Jul 24 2008 03:31 PM
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Having been collecting and restoring gas pumps for 12 years now I can tell you that if you can buy that pump for that amount you better jump on it NOW!!!!
It is one of the most collectable pumps out ther. I have the good fortunte of restoring one and it is one of my favorites.
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#29220
Fri Jul 25 2008 12:09 PM
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I came to find out that it's actually a National A360, not a 62. Does that change things?
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#29221
Fri Jul 25 2008 12:13 PM
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1 side spinner, instead of 2 in the faces.
Maybe -$100, really depends on CONDITION OF PORCELAIN.
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#29222
Fri Jul 25 2008 08:52 PM
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I don't know about one of the most collectable pumps out there, but it is nice as far as five-footers go. $650 seems like a pretty fair price if it's in good condition...as Dick has said, condition of porcelain is important. If it's super clean, add on a few more $$. If not, $650 would be tops for me. Good Luck.
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#29223
Sat Jul 26 2008 04:16 PM
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It's pretty clean, a few chips. One of the doors is faded or was replaced with a lighter shade of green my friend said though. I haven't seen the pump in person except through the window of a garage a few years ago.
Chris
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#29224
Sat Jul 26 2008 05:18 PM
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Price sounds fair to me! The prices in the 'book' for most pumps have not gone up much if at all. I would love to have alot of the pumps at those prices. But, as always it comes down to if ya' want it you better get it.  Larry
In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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#29225
Sun Jul 27 2008 07:40 AM
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Chris you better get it before it is gone. If there was one close to me for that price I would have it in my shed now
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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#29226
Mon Jul 28 2008 07:22 AM
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I agree I would buy it if it was near by,I already have one that I'm doing right now.but I would like a pair of them.
Joe
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#29227
Mon Jul 28 2008 06:06 PM
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Well, I ended up buying it! Thanks for all the advice, my girlfriend ended up giving me part of it for my birthday! If that doesn't mean she's a keeper I don't know what does!
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#29228
Tue Jul 29 2008 04:02 PM
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I ACTUALLY MADE AN HONEST MISTAKE, I READ
A-38. NOW I SEE IT WAS A-62 YOU GUY'S ARE RIGHT. FINDING ANY OLD GAS PUMPS NOW MAKES THEM WORTH MORE.
I DO LOVE MY A-38 THOUGH!!
KEN
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