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Tue May 22 2007 05:42 AM
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Two Summers ago My son Jacob came across a Wayne 60 in the weeds at an old private junk yard it took several months with letters writen to finally track down the owner . the owner never responded to any of them . the other Day we noticed a salvage crew clearing out the yard they have a crusher and a shreader so I stoped by and asked them about the pump they said its still there and that I would have to talk to the care taker , so a few hours later I tracked down the caretaker and he said as far as he was concerened I could have it BUT! it was now in the hands of the guy that owens the salvage yard so as soon as I'm done writing this I will be off to meet with this guy and try to strike a deal. whats the old saying ( So close but yet so far) thats the way I feel right now . win or lose at least I'll have givin it my best shot . I'm saying my prays
Chris Holt
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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#15184
Tue May 22 2007 05:56 AM
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I wish you the best of luck!!!! Hope you score it.
Paddy Wanted. Billups, Ride with Rose, Har-V, LORECO, STANOCOLA, Pan Am (early), Hurricane, Evangeline, Canal, Gulf Coast, oil companies.
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#15185
Tue May 22 2007 05:16 PM
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WEll I got the Pump , another one saved from a Crusher , I got out to the site and asked the guy about it and he said he had talked to his boss on the phone and the boss wanted to know what the pump looked like and he told him if he put the pump on the pile he would not be able to see it , And the boss said if this guy wants that piece of sh.. he can have it so I now have a Wayne 60 wide Body in about a 8.5 condidtion no paint solid body just missing one face plate and a face plate bezzel Not bad for about 5hrs worth of work it was tough to get it out of where it was at thats for sure. Two years worth of letters Phone calls and knocking on doors but it finaly paid off and its now sitting in the shop. Life is good
Chris Holt
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#15186
Tue May 22 2007 05:33 PM
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Way to go Chris!! Good for you, patience and persistence pays off. Please take some pics of it Chris, if you want, send them to me and I will post them for you. Ken.
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#15187
Tue May 22 2007 05:39 PM
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Chris, You CAN send me the pump & I'll fix more CANS for ya ! db
------------------ ** NEED A LID ? ** FREE DENT REMOVAL, CAN DO W/ 4oz., 1 qt., Imp. qt, 6 5/8" dia.Gallon & 5qt Re-lidding. Solid or slotted bank lids.
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#15188
Tue May 22 2007 06:15 PM
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Send the pump to me, and I'll send cans to DB......
Anything Chevron I'd rather be flying.....
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#15189
Tue May 22 2007 06:15 PM
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Way to go Chris. I wonder how many nice pumps have been crushed in the past couple of years? Give the work crew a case of beer and send the boss a fifth with you name and phone to both and you may end up with more pumps. Richard
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#15190
Tue May 22 2007 07:51 PM
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Nice going Chris..... do what Richard says..... it could really pay off... definitely a karma thing. bob
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#15191
Tue May 22 2007 08:06 PM
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way to go my friend.... done... and done right... nice !!!!
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#15192
Wed May 23 2007 03:14 AM
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The forman that talked to his Boss for me came over when I was gutting the pump and said what are you going to do with this old thing and I told him that I like to restore them he then said "Well you should come up to our yard theres about four more on the pile but there not in this good of condition,the yard is about 270 miles north,I gave him my address and email and I told him to send me some pictures of them , at the price of fuel I will rely on pictures for now so there may be a few sitting at the scrap/salvage yards ya never know . I will try and get some pictures taken of the 60 real soon to post
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[This message has been edited by +Chris Holt (edited 05-23-2007).]
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#15193
Wed May 23 2007 07:56 AM
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Excellent find & follow up! I also commend you for your persistance.
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#15194
Wed May 23 2007 09:54 AM
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Maybe it's just me, but I wouldnt let a thing like the cost of gas ruin my chances of possibly another 60. Heck, I go that many miles on a day hunting trip. You might get there and they may be trimline G&B's or newer, but you get there first!!!!! I stopped into a place one day and asked about an A-38....The man said "I bet a hundred people have stopped and asked to buy that pump, but since today is our last day here I'm going to sell it to you, what will you give me for it?" We got the pump for $25.00...20 yrs ago. I have also made arrangements over the phone only to have them sell to someone else thinking it was me. Hmmm....270 miles N. of ST. Clair.....nah, wouldn't do that to you....but there are folks who will. Go get the stuff before Jodie gets it!!!!! Joe
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#15195
Wed May 23 2007 10:16 AM
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Nice story and Congrats. I agree with jkyocom....if the price is right, get up there and go see if you can find another four. If a Wayne 60 is worth $1000+ the price of gas would be cheap in comparison. good luck.
Alex
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#15196
Wed May 23 2007 10:18 AM
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Booohooowaaaahahaha! I'm coming to swindle you out of that 60! =:> ) Just kidding. Nice find.
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#15197
Wed May 23 2007 10:20 AM
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Way To Go Chris...awesome buddy
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Wed May 23 2007 10:55 AM
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The going rate seems to be about $1400.00 for a wide 60. 1) 5 hours worth of work @ lets say $25 per hour. 2) fuel for at least 540 miles round trip....lets say 15 mpg = 36 gallons @ $3.50 per gallon equals $126.00 3) meals say $50.00 comes out to $301.00 from $1400 equals to $1099.00 to the good. hummmmmm. even if you take the trip and come back with nothing you still came out ahead. remember the old saying... "the early bird gets the worm" I would be on the road!!!! just my 2 cents........
Paddy Wanted. Billups, Ride with Rose, Har-V, LORECO, STANOCOLA, Pan Am (early), Hurricane, Evangeline, Canal, Gulf Coast, oil companies.
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Wed May 23 2007 11:23 AM
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I look at it this way....if gas were say even as low as $2.00, you wouldn't think twice about going up there. So, if it's $3.50, it's costing an extra $1.50/gallon. If it's a 500 mile round trip, and you get 15MPG, that's about 35 gallons give or take. So in essence, the only difference is $52.50 between absolutely going & absolutely not going. It's like some of my employees complaining about the gas prices eating up their paycheck(granted, I realize it's high and it sucks)but I sat them down and we figured up how many miles a week they drive (they all live within 5 miles of the shop) and none are driving more than about 100 miles/week total. Out of all them, $15 was the highest extra a week it was costing over $2/gal.
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Wed May 23 2007 03:39 PM
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Boy, it sounds like we are a bunch of gas collectors. Everyone chomping at the bit for you to get a find....Hey TX Pelican ...you call that work!!!! that is like a vacation to me.....better than electroshock therapy!!! MMMMMMMM pump lobotomy!!!!
I say borrow your brother in-law's Toyota, Pack a couple of bologna sandwiches, fill up with some regular, and go bring the boys home. You can get 4 pumps in a Datsun bed , I am sure a Toyota will work too. Just take lots of rope. I love getting those looks when you have a rediculously overpacked truckload of gas stuff.
Joe
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Wed May 23 2007 03:50 PM
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Heck, I've had five pumps, a large 60's Sinclair porcelain station sign, and a lubester in my Toyota. Didn't go very fast on the way home, but we got there. Go get 'em!!
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Wed May 23 2007 04:00 PM
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Joe.....your right....Chris called it work. minus the 125 bucks that I added and the 50 bucks for meals (I like spam and white bread)now your really ahead. Paddy (KING of the dumpster divers)
Paddy Wanted. Billups, Ride with Rose, Har-V, LORECO, STANOCOLA, Pan Am (early), Hurricane, Evangeline, Canal, Gulf Coast, oil companies.
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#15203
Wed May 23 2007 05:08 PM
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Heres 3 visibles and a bennett in a short bed Chevy, I could get 2 more pumps in there. I think I would be on my way but thats just me. congrats on the 60 Frank
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#15204
Wed May 23 2007 05:22 PM
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Here's da scoop---
Been in therapy--bought and restored pumps. Both cost bucks and take time. These days I get more out of the petroliana stuff.
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#15205
Wed May 23 2007 06:57 PM
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There is old saying that holds true: "The harder you work, the luckier you get".
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#15206
Wed May 23 2007 07:04 PM
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I had 8 pumps in the back of a 7ft bed Ford..
And only 1 almost fell out, a 6ft Gilbarco..right POGO??
All of a sudden POGO was waaaayyyy back there.. it was sort of funny though!!
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Wed May 23 2007 07:57 PM
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Way to go!!! Persistence pays off. But you are Killing me!!! Where's the pictures? Let's see that beauty. Mike
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#15208
Wed May 23 2007 08:12 PM
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I got thinking about it and I decided to call my buddy that lives within 25-35 miles from the site and see if he could stop by and give me a run down on what was there, The Forman told me he had 4 more ,But where they wayne 60's or just gas pumps , you know common stuff ? so When my Buddy calls me back we'll know. And no he is not a Collector But he does know what he's looking for He's just not into Gas and Oil ,so I don't have to worry about him ripping me off. Bruzer75 I don't own a digital camara but my son is coming home this weekend and he will take some shots and him or T-Way will post them for me . but believe me I'm checking it out .
Chris Holt
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Wed May 23 2007 08:23 PM
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Here is how Miles Little packs his pumps. Jack Sim Author, Gas Pump Identification book and Air Meter Identification book www.petrolianacollectibles.com
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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#15210
Wed May 23 2007 09:03 PM
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That's a good way to keep the Mattress's in an open bed pickup, WHEN YOUR MOVING !
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