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Does anyone have or know of a source that shows how to build a gas pump? I am pretty handy with wood, and wanted to recreate a gas pump to put out in front of my shop. I know replicas are out there, but do not want to part with that kind of money. I thought I might be able to build one for about half the price. Obviously, it just for looks, and am not remotely interested in having a working one. I would prefer a plan that depicts a large glass cylinder atop the pump that would then gravity feed the fuel into a tank. Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jim
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You can make a working one for cheap money. You can buy the hose, pump, and nozzle right from NAPA. Then you can pump directly from a container that has the proper venting and grounding. The whole setup with pump, meter, and nozzle will set you back about $450. You can get a 12v or 120v version. I made a 12v setup on a little cart. It was used to get gas or diesel out of (or into) trucks (tractors) and vans. The most important thing is to used a grounded hose and nozzle. The pump itself (with grounded hose) is about $350 from NAPA's catalog.
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What style/year pump are you looking to build? Look for a Industrial Petroleum company in your area - you know those guys that install the pumps at the gas station. Or if you see a crew of guys re-doing or building a station, ask where their shop's located or get the companies phone number.
If you're not going for one of those old "globe" style pumps, you may be able to pick up the real thing for next to nothing from the Petro company. I know the company Steve used to work for threw out hundreds of them older things (think like early to mid 90's models). If you can get ahold of one of those, you'd only need to spend the time & $'s to refurb it.
On the same subject - his previous employer had one of those 6' tall globe ones that the set up to work with a keg. It's pretty cool.
If you're not going for one of those old "globe" style pumps, you may be able to pick up the real thing for next to nothing from the Petro company. I know the company Steve used to work for threw out hundreds of them older things (think like early to mid 90's models). If you can get ahold of one of those, you'd only need to spend the time & $'s to refurb it.
On the same subject - his previous employer had one of those 6' tall globe ones that the set up to work with a keg. It's pretty cool.
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Thanks to all for your help. Yes, I am looking for that old nostalgic look that I can place in front of my garage. As a kid growing up in to the late 40s, early 50s, I fondly recall my grandfather pumping gas until the large glass cylinder atop the pump filled to the number of gallons of his choice. He then would place the hose in his tank and upon pressing the "faucet" on the gas hose the fuel would (by gravity) empty into the gas tank. I think I remember a horse with wings decal on the red pump. I have seen a few of these over the years, but seems everyone knows the "value" of these pumps and I have never seen one for less than about $475 unfinished to finished ones beyond $800. It's the "look" I am after and felt I might be able to make one far cheaper. I was hoping to make the body out of wood and then collect the cylinder, hose and fittings from "somewhere". I thought if I used a good epoxy exterior paint on the wood, it would hold up pretty well. It may be a stretch, but I enjoy the challenge of making things if I had some sort of dimensions to work from. Thanks again to all of you, seems someone has been there, done that, if you ask. Great forum.
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How about working out the dimensions from a photo? The following site has a great photo of the "Tall One" next to an open door way. Should give you a good idea of how to do it if you're creative.
http://www.memories-restored.com/sho...61&prodid=1653
Can't get the dimensions from Steves old employer cause they took it home.
Almost forgot - we're not related are we?? You're sportin' my maiden name.
http://www.memories-restored.com/sho...61&prodid=1653
Can't get the dimensions from Steves old employer cause they took it home.
Almost forgot - we're not related are we?? You're sportin' my maiden name.
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Well, well, a man with a sense of humor. You are probably correct about the cylinder, but I thought I might be able to make one out of thin plexyglass if I cannot find the real deal. I would either make it like a hexagon or perhaps create it in a roll form with about a 12" to 15" diameter. Don't really know the exact size. Back to your original post, even if I wanted a working pump the local codes in this area would probably require that I get special permission from our esteemed President Schrub (Bush) to get the fuel. Jim
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One other thought... Have you checked old back issues of woodwork shop magazines or "Popular Mechanics" at the local library?
Check with some of the fuel distributors in rural areas that may have an old "pump" out back. Some Farmers still have them sitting in their private "boneyards" out behind the barn.
Check with some of the fuel distributors in rural areas that may have an old "pump" out back. Some Farmers still have them sitting in their private "boneyards" out behind the barn.
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I know exactly what he's looking for. It's 6 feet tall or so, painted reddish orange, with a white globe that says "Mobilgas" on it and has the winged horse above that. A friend has one in his garage that I've been trying to steal for years and put in my garage, but he won't give it up. Says it's worth like 2 grand.
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