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Thu Jun 09 2011 01:57 PM
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OK somebody told me that restoring a Roman Column was a "Finger Bleeder" and boy were they right x 10 because of the little grooves to sand and fill. Holy cow! Every day I get up and tell myself I am finally ready to paint and by the time I get down to the shop I realize I need to sand again, then again then again. I think the name of this pump should be either "The Wallet Buster" or "Arthritis King". Well here is one pic. The pump will go to Koolmotor and instead of using brass on everything I decided to go with nickel but you guys will have to wait to see that. After a few cortizone injections and rehab I may finish it:)
Kris Strong
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Always good to pay attention to details and make it right the FIRST TIME!!! Your lucky enough to own one of those pumps! I am sure it will be worth it when it's all done. Good luck on your project.
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Yer makin me jealous by doing it in Cities Service KOOLMOTOR !
I'll get one some day, I hope!
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I'll get one some day, I hope!
ME TOO!!! Great looking pumps!
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Awesome looking so far.... Love those pumps.
Looking for Keystone,Pure,Sinclair,Texaco,Sterling and Gulf...Thanks, Brian
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It will look great in Cities Koolmotor and the nickel will look way better than brass.
I likeShell ![[Linked Image from imagizer.imageshack.com]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/921/7Yb02T.jpg)
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I can appreciate all that tedious work and know what it's like to think that this is it only to realize that little voice in your head is saying......"there's a little flaw, you need to do it again and no, someone will notice it if you leave as is". Looks very nice and keep pluggin' away. It will pay off in the end.
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Rare pumps, Chevrolet items, Goldon Tip Gasoline, Marathon (running man)
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That voice keeps going off in my head every 5 minutes when I look at it
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OK so I sanded more and more and after painting my wife strolls in and says "I think the globe should be a different color". Well that shot me right through the roof for two reasons. One she wasn't invited and two she was right. Damn that ***** me off so I resprayed it:( Sincerely, Happily Married
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I really, really understand. lol.
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Ok I have to say now that I got back my rods, handle, levers in nice high gloss nickel I can't wait for this monster to get together. Hopefully I will have some pics soon.
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Don't kid us with " OH it hurts" we know you gloating like a pig///// correction: Weasel in California!!!!! Be happy it comes in pcs, that would be a bear to move / stand up. Gonna be nice when done!!!! tt
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Ok I have learned something, Don't paint all parts then assemble. Holy scratches. I guess I learned my lesson.
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