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Hi, I'm new here and about to get my first pump, only problem is, the Gilbarco 96C1L I'm looking at has a plate above the crank that mentions the pump being a cut off. With the doors removed, you can see where the ad class frame has been cut and the whole top lowered. The price (450.00) seems ok? it was a kerosene pump,stored inside and is in good shape.
Since this pump has been altered, would it be better to pass it up for a untouched one?

First of all, welcome to the best darn petro site on the web. As far as a cut down 96C, many pumps were shortened to "Modernize" them. Older pumps were usually talls. Some pumps were made in both short & tall versions. In an attempt to update them, a lot of them were just cut down. With that said, your pump already has a bunch of history to it. As far as the price, I'm thinking, not bad. Not a steal, but not bad. Anybody else?

I used to cut these pumps down in Canada for Imperial Oil Co. Ltd. We did hundreds of them back in the 60's.. The reason for that was we took computer pumps, removed the computers and meters and cut the metal doors and removed the ad glass, shortend the sides and put a 1" flow meter ( usually Filrite) on top and they used them for farm pumps,,, I would think if your going to have your first pump, it should be a good original, complete with a computer etc. Just my thoughts..

welcome to oldgas!!post a pic or email it to me and i will post it for ya.lot more to tell if we can see it.mick

Welcome to the site!
I would suggest that you give Louis Cox a call at 336-879-3668. He lives right around the corner from you in Coleridge. He has alot of pumps that I think would make you a better deal than one that has been shortened. I my opinion the price is high.
Tom.

As a 1st pump, not a good choice.
db

Wow, Thanks everyone for the responses. Based on your thoughts..I think I'll wait until another pump comes along. This Gilbarco had been through the Par Tee shop.
Tom, I have got in touch with Louis..and he's gonna help me with this. Thanks again,really neat sight. Cliff

For a first pump, a Tokheim 300 or an MS 80 are great pumps to start. Very easy to disassemble and restore, just take some pics along the way so you do not forget where everything goes.

Phil

The 96c is a common pump. If you are set on that pump, you shouldn't have a very hard time finding one that isn't cut down. Heck I have 3 in my barn that I gave $100 or less each. Not sure if they are worth enough to put all the money into restoring yet! Maybe in a couple years..lol.

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Alan
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