For some pictures of restored Shell gas pumps, go to the top of this page. Look for the horizontal menu line that starts with:
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Click on "Pictures"
Then type in "Shell" in the search form and hit "Enter" on your keyboard. Thumbnail photos of Shell pumps, globes and stations will result. Click on them to see larger images.
Hope that will give you some inspiration.
The
Guide to Gas Pump Restoration has 1100 pictures of gas pumps showing the color schemes, decal/sign placement and globes for many gas brands over the years.
And yes, you can certainly paint it custom with colors and two toning to be a hotrod unique gas pump. It's kind of like building a hotrod car. A historic purist may not like it, but others who share your interests will like it. Do what makes your heart happy.
