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Restoring a Tokheim Tall 39 gas pump. The pump only had one badly faded silver embossed face plate when I got it. I ordered two new face plates from Vics66. I knew they were white but since they were the only ones that were for the 39 Tall so I ordered them. So while they do line up with the sight glass & number readouts they are shorter by 1/2 inch, so you have to make an upper & lower adapter to mount it? The new ones are 16 7/8" while the old silver one is 17 5/8" My question is does any body make the longer silver ones for this pump? Is the silver face plate older?
The old silver one has the Tokheim name embossed & the area around the gas sight glass is raised. It is a much nicer looking Face Plate!
Any help would be appreciated!







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No one that I know of makes the silver face plates. The ones you have should fit, but they attach to the computer not the two face brackets the old one used. I don't think anyone makes the sight glass trim with the tabs to fit the face plate. They did not have writing on them because it was on the face plate. Richard

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Your tin plate attaches differently too. You will notice that the porcelain plate attaches directly to the computer, instead of the mounting brackets. I'm not sure which one was utilized first, but the porcelain plates will work, as they are the same length as the exposed part of your old tin plate.
You will notice at the bottom of your tin plate, that there is a line running across the front---well, there is a small tin piece missing there, and I think it was only for the purpose of closing up the gap and helping reflect the lighting.
There is a trim ring that goes around the sight glass, and can be purchased and installed on the porcelain plate if you desire?


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Originally Posted By gatorgaspumps
No one that I know of makes the silver face plates. The ones you have should fit, but they attach to the computer not the two face brackets the old one used. I don't think anyone makes the sight glass trim with the tabs to fit the face plate. They did not have writing on them because it was on the face plate. Richard


Thanks!

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Your tin plate attaches differently too. You will notice that the porcelain plate attaches directly to the computer, instead of the mounting brackets. I'm not sure which one was utilized first, but the porcelain plates will work, as they are the same length as the exposed part of your old tin plate.
You will notice at the bottom of your tin plate, that there is a line running across the front---well, there is a small tin piece missing there, and I think it was only for the purpose of closing up the gap and helping reflect the lighting.
There is a trim ring that goes around the sight glass, and can be purchased and installed on the porcelain plate if you desire?


Thanks for the info!

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Was told by an employee of Tokheim the aluminum faces were pre WWII
And porcelain were after the war but I don't know for sure. If you have fitting issues feel free to give me a call I will be glad to help. Thanks Don

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Originally Posted By Don Beaver
Was told by an employee of Tokheim the aluminum faces were pre WWII
And porcelain were after the war but I don't know for sure. If you have fitting issues feel free to give me a call I will be glad to help. Thanks Don


Thanks Don. Just wanted to make sure the older silver face plates were not available before I started assembly.

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I've made those anodized aluminum faces (without the embossing but the lettering in red) since 1996. $50 a set plus shipping.
These have the lower lip 'built in'.
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Wowser! Those look really good--glad to know they are available.


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Maurice, I see Ron posted the faces like your originals If you would rather use the aluminum faces I would be more than happy to refund your purchase price for the white faces if you would like to return them. Let me know either way. Thanks Don

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Thanks Don, I will probably take you up on that offer!

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Originally Posted By Ron Scobie
I've made those anodized aluminum faces (without the embossing but the lettering in red) since 1996. $50 a set plus shipping.
These have the lower lip 'built in'.
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Hi Ron, Interested in these silver faces! I have sent you a PM

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I have been reading this string as it was updated with new posting throughout the day. Someone has a question, someone else has an explanation, one seller shows us another option available and the original seller offers a full refund. That is why collectors new and old stay connected on OG. Knowledge willingly shared with a sense of teamwork throughout. Way to go OG guys. Merry Christmas

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Originally Posted By UpnorthNeil
I have been reading this string as it was updated with new posting throughout the day. Someone has a question, someone else has an explanation, one seller shows us another option available and the original seller offers a full refund. That is why collectors new and old stay connected on OG. Knowledge willingly shared with a sense of teamwork throughout. Way to go OG guys. Merry Christmas


Well said Neil, I totally agree!
Merry Christmas to all at Gas Station Shop Talk!

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Please email me rather than use a PM.
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