|
|
#186425
Sat May 08 2010 03:04 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 9,346
Veteran Member
|
OP
Veteran Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 9,346 |
Here is a GLF Quality globe I bought a while back. When I got it the original body was broken at the base & it was extremely dirty around the edge. I wanted to remove the lens but this posed to be a little challenging since it was calked in. The calking was very hard like window putty. I was worried about breaking the lens when doing this too. I used a small pointed razor blade to first go around the edge of the lens & remove the weathered putty. I then sprayed WD-40 around the edge of the lens to help soften & loosen the putty. After a few days I went back to it with the razor blade. In about a hour I had the lens loose "in one piece" & ready to clean. After some cleaning to remove the excess putty & a good cleaning on the lens here it is on its new body. I was glad it was not badly damaged where the dark spots are on the bottom. So it came out better than I hoped  BEFORE  AFTER 
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
|
|
|
Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,647
Veteran Member
|
|
Veteran Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,647 |
great job on the globe!!!! see what`s happen when your are patient.... alan
Big Al`s Garage
Always looking for::
Veedol-Tydol-Tidex-Cycol-Tycol.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 12,282 Likes: 12
Veteran Member
|
|
Veteran Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 12,282 Likes: 12 |
WOW! What a difference a little time and effort will make! Good job!
Everything Cities Service
Specializing in old Gas Pumps
kwfrith@gondtc.com
Cell#-701-739-6133
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,994
Veteran Member
|
|
Veteran Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,994 |
good job brad!!looks great!!
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,006 Likes: 7
Veteran Member
|
|
Veteran Member
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,006 Likes: 7 |
Looks like a new one Brad.
Thanks, Phil
_________________________________________________
Looking for any old pumps, or nice 5 gallon cans.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 492
Petro Enthusiast
|
|
Petro Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 492 |
Hey Brad,you getting tired of storing that pump yet? I am going to have to get over your way and pick it up. Should I be concerned about the storage bill? LOL
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 9,346
Veteran Member
|
|
OP
Veteran Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 9,346 |
Pat its safe & sound!! It dont eat or run up any power bills. Oh that storage bill is up there lol 
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 7,791 Likes: 9
Veteran Member
|
|
Veteran Member
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 7,791 Likes: 9 |
I am not a globe collector, so what does G.L.F. stand for?
Jack Sim
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,250
Veteran Member
|
|
Veteran Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,250 |
Originals only for me. Always looking for Simpson oil, Super A, and MFA oil cans and globes.
Shawn Morris
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 209
Petro Enthusiast
|
|
Petro Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 209 |
North on Route 66,  East on Gas Alley.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
