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#223703 Wed Jan 05 2011 06:01 PM
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Can anybody direct me to a source for determining the correct paint colors for gas pump restorations?

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Buy a copy of PCM's book "Guide to Gas Pump Restoration". It is available at Amazon through the Oldgas Bookstore.


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Buy your Globe, decals/signage & have paint Mixed to match.

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It's tough. Its almost easier to get a match from the signage you use on the pump. I chased my tail for several weeks trying to do what you want to do--match an original color. Dave Folck

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Originally Posted By: Dick Bennett
Buy your Globe, decals/signage & have paint Mixed to match.


I agree.


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Not all repop's are true to the original colors, especially for all the different years.
Visibles = 1918-40's
Clockfaces = 1930- early 40's
6' Computer pumps 1932-1950's
5' Computer pumps 1945-1958
4 1/2' Chromies 1958-197?

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Hey, I use my eye , iffin it looks right , it is ..........Ed Shaver


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But Ed is Cross eyed & color blind! LOL

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Thanks to all for both the info and the humor!


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