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Tue Jul 02 2013 10:23 AM
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Bought this the first week in March. Took this long to get it home. Can't wait to tear into it, but will have to wait till next week. Was found 30 years ago in the desert in what is now a portion of Mesa AZ. Sheet metal has two little dents and no rust.
Larry
Update: Wife daughter and grandkids went to the Natural History Museum so,,,, tore into it. Now if I can figure out how to remove hose reels. Another day...
Last edited by st.rod; Tue Jul 02 2013 01:26 PM.
In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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I am always looking for anything Texaco or Oklahoma oil and gas company's, also I am a newbie at seeking globes.
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This is 2nd best, 1st is Visiting w/ Family
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Cool! At that rate you should have it ready to deliver to me at Iowa? 
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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That spring looks like a widow maker! Very cool!
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I remember a few months back someone posted pics of one of these all restored. It was a beautiful piece!! I had never seen one before. Very Very cool piece!!! Good luck with it!!!
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Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Got the hose reels out and cleaned up. Thanks to a phone call from Gaspumpfrank. Never talked to him before but he called and walked me through how to get them out. Thanks Frank
Edited: Thought I would add the 'how to' for getting the reels out. On the top drum (and its actually a brake drum with shoes) you can see in the pic a 'tab'. There is a screw that goes through the skins into this tab. Once its removed, simply turn the drum clockwise and it will lower until you can tip the reel out!
Last edited by st.rod; Wed Jul 03 2013 02:24 PM.
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HHhhmmmm??? I have one that I haven't started on yet! I'm going to have to pay attention here. Please include all details and lots of pics!
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A few more parts cleaned up. Larger parts/skins will have to go out to a sand blaster. Need to find someone that will chrome plate pot metal. Might give the guy in Omaha a call.
Larry
Last edited by st.rod; Sat Jul 06 2013 11:41 AM.
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Since you are in Colorado, there is a place in Yuma called Quality Plating that does pot metal. They did some parts for me and they did a really good job. They were pretty fast and were pretty reasonably priced.
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I will call them Monday. Thanks
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Parts are back from the powder coater!!! Now to start assembly..
Larry
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Rollers and handles are back from chroming!
Larry
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Looking good! Keep those pictures coming!
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Wowsers Larry..thats coming out awesome 
Hubba: GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK of Seattle WA
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