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Thu Apr 10 2014 05:59 PM
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Hi All, Picked up this Bowser hand cart today, I know its "rough" but just thought it looked really cool ! If you've seen my visible pump you know I like this "patina" look. Can anyone give me any history please, approx. age etc. The price sign says "Property of Union oil company of California" If you are into these types of pumps or know someone who is I'd love to hear from you as I will be cleaning her up a bit and needing some parts soon. Thanks for looking, I always appreciate comments and advice !
Pete
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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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Couple more shots.
Last edited by 63shelby; Thu Apr 10 2014 06:06 PM.
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Your EARLY GASOLINE Cart is very similar to the Fig 121 1908-1930, except your has the taller standpipe for hose connection w/o the BALL Expansion Chamber on top. BUT it also has an EARLY ID CAST TAG [raised Lettering, instead of ETCHED Background, shallow Lettering]; http://petrolianacollectibles.com/bowser%20121.htmThe Locking FLAP to left of hand crank is same as used on Early Fig. 41 pumps like one of the Sales Sample I have [2];
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So your the one who beat me at the end of the auction. .. ooh well. . At least it went to a local. . Lol..
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Looks real aged! Haha but I like the look!
Braden Splichal
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Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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I have the cart with the small wheels, yours is way cooler with the big wheels, nice find.
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Thanks for the replies and comments ! and sorry Martin this was just to close to my house to pass up LOL. Does anyone have a set of wheels (big ones) or know someone who does possibly ? I'll need to replace those pretty quick. Thanks again !
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Will ya be selling Ice Cream up/down the street, out of it? LOL
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Don't pick on me or my rusty cart Dick, were sensitive ! LOL actually not a bad idea, I could make extra sign money selling ice cream at the shows ! Thanks ! do I have to give you a percentage now ?
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I love it !!!!! at least you can tell it is NOT a reproduction
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Cool old Bowser.
______________ Kurt
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