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keithia #583036 Fri Nov 28 2014 09:33 PM
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Here is my A-64



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Your pump is beautiful and makes me want to restore mine to original now that I see a version of it done.

Very nice work there.
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Nice pump, Matt!!!


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Thanks, I did not do much to it. I cleaned some overspray off the pocelain, repaired two of the stainless trim, had the doors powder coated (the original porcelain doors were missing)and installed the decals that came with the pump. It still needs door glass and rubber.


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Very Very nice Matt.


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I have a thing about collecting these! They are very low maintenance. It is a model 64 not that it really matters. Only minor differences between the 62 and 64.

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Gotta love the porcelain pumps!!


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Nice line up!!!


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Hello all,

I thought I would share the latest on my pump project. I finally moved it from its current location (father in laws) to my shop.

I took some photos of it during the dis assembly process. It is rather dirty inside and it did have some very "oldgas" smile in it which I am still trying to get out of my cloths.

As we discussed prior, I am happy with the fact that it is an A64 National pump.

I am thinking about restoring it to its original "Flying A" brand but also leaving the guts in. I want to make the inside look like it was built for a show, so not really completely original under the covers. I may be doing some powder coating, chrome plating and using some polished brass hardware to spruce it up a bit. I will try and keep everyone posted on progress. The first steps will be to clean each of the components. I have access to chemical hot tank and acid tank and media blaster.

Another note, the pump seems to have a globe mount top which I am not sure was common on these pumps. If not, is it add more value to the pump and would it be worth doing a 100% factory correct restoration instead of my show stopper plan?

Who is the best source of restoration parts for this pump? I am going to need a few things such as decals, the curved add glass and correct globe, as well as other items.

This should be fun. Thank you in advance for any help or suggestions,

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Tom

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You can do the outside correct original and still do the guts all show stopper. Most pumps guys gut them (including myself) so it would be cool to see them all fancy and shiny.


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You should post a better picture of your top, it looks like it may be a station lighter top. These pocelain pumps usually did not have globes.


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Originally Posted By: MATT ALVAREZ
You should post a better picture of your top, it looks like it may be a station lighter top. These pocelain pumps usually did not have globes.


I will get a better photo of the top soon. What do you mean by "station lighter top"? I am a novice at these pumps but love learning about them.

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A station lighter pump has a pole with a light shade sticking out of the top of the pump. There were many styles from different pump companies. Here is a Gilbarco that I put a wayne station lighter on.



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Originally Posted By: MATT ALVAREZ
A station lighter pump has a pole with a light shade sticking out of the top of the pump. There were many styles from different pump companies. Here is a Gilbarco that I put a wayne station lighter on.





Now I understand, thank you for the explanation. Are these station lighters hard to find? I think it is cooler than a globe to be honest. I like globes and all but this from what I see, does not seem very common and that is what I really like about it.

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They are not easy to get but are out there. The National station lighter was kinda plain. Just a round pole. Bennetts also used a round pole. I could not find a picture, but here is a Bennett. The National looks real close to this.



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