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#105753
Thu Aug 28 2008 02:51 PM
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Hello all.This is my first attempt at posting an image so I hope it works. I restored this Neptune/Aqua System pump two years ago. I sold it to the guy who owns the Chevrolet dealer where I work. I have restored a lot of pumps over the years and finally got bored doing the usual colors... you know red and white, green and white ect. ect. so my last three pumps have all been painted with custom colors I have mixed myself. I am using a lot of pearl colors to really make the pumps pop. It is more fun to do your own colors and designs than to always do the same old brands and colors I think. I have also read a lot of your old posts and see the debate over restored and non restored rages on. My vote is for restored in any color or brand. When I see an original un-touched pump my mind kicks into hi gear and I start to think of how it would look with new paint. Just my way of thinking, I know it all boils down to personal choice. Well, have fun everyone and have a good day too.
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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#105754
Thu Aug 28 2008 03:33 PM
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That pump looks nice. I wish i could paint like that. Although i like pumps to be original it comes down to personal choice. If you like it its all that matters.
Originals only for me. Always looking for Simpson oil, Super A, and MFA oil cans and globes. Shawn Morris
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#105755
Thu Aug 28 2008 05:11 PM
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I HAVE TWO OF THE SAME STYLE PUMPS. MINE WILL PROBABLY NEVER EVER LOOK THAT GREAT! LOVE THE COLOR AND THE BRAND. SUPER RESTO JOB! ~DOC
DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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#105756
Thu Aug 28 2008 05:21 PM
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Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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#105757
Thu Aug 28 2008 06:22 PM
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I like the way you faded the blue to silver.Great looking pump.Tracey
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#105758
Tue Sep 02 2008 01:39 PM
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You a Tucker fan or owner? That pump would look killer next to one.
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#105759
Tue Sep 02 2008 02:08 PM
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Not an owner just a dreamer. I used to have a good sized collection of Tucker memorabilia but had to sell it all. Still love the car and the history though. Actually I've always been a 1940's history buff. Is this site cool or what!!!!?????
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#105760
Tue Sep 02 2008 02:39 PM
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#105761
Tue Sep 02 2008 03:06 PM
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Closest I came to a Tucker was my 1950 Bullet noise Studebaker Starlite coupe. I had several items too of Tucker odds and end and sold off on ebay. know a guy in CA that's building his own out of a 4 door Dodge ... you wouldn't believe how good it looks. Yeah this is a great site... I don't post much.... don't know enough.. just like this stuff and soda machines/coolers got a pair of Bennett 700 series pumps nothign special to most but I like 'em.
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#105762
Wed Sep 03 2008 02:31 PM
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Man that does look good. Very nice job
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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