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#214962 Wed Nov 24 2010 07:45 PM
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I was wondering how much the light poles (not globes) are valued at that go on top a pump??

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Depends on the model of the station lighter. If you have a picture that would help determine the model so we could help place a value on it.

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$1200-1500 avg. when found @ a gas show/bash.

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Something like this??

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I think that exactly what it looks like.


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The last 2 picked up I gave $450 ea. You find me 1. Lol


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what kind of pump do they fit?


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chipp4242 #214979 Wed Nov 24 2010 08:27 PM
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Is that restored Dick?


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Showing the Wayne's w/o bonnets so you can see the different tops. 2nd from left had a clear glass protector globe over a Mogul [lg base] bulb. I have another lighter [in shed] that was on a Canadian 60 w/ a Huge bonnet like China-mans hat.
Last 2 Banjo Harps I seen on ebay sold for over $1200ea w/ damaged bonnets. 2 yrs ago I passed on a 36-B lighter for $1,000 [had re-made sheet metal].

3 Wayne Towers.jpg 36B station lighter copy.jpg
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Thanks Dick! Are the bonnetts hard to find, or can you use any type??


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Finding the Correct bonnet for a station lighter can be a challenge.

I have All the Bonnets for my station lighters except for a G&B 1938 tower [been looking for 5yrs].
I have;
4 in 1st pic + another of 2nd from right,
Canadian 60 w/ huge bonnet,
Bower Alzak w/ orig. correct base,
Bennett,
Erie 44 Pylon-lite
3 Tok 36-B's

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How bad will not having a bonnet hurt the value?? Will the lighters have a model and make on them??


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Depending on the lighter style.
Most lighters do not have an ID anywhere on them.

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Thanks Dick, you are the man! One more question: If there in great shape with out bonnet are they at least worth $350-500 a piece or more??

I think it is just like the one keithia posted a pic of.


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No picture, no est.
Pig in a poke
If you said you have a Bowser pump in your shirt pocket & it looks complete w/ spicket & handle, it would be easier to give a ball park value!
Don't laugh @ that statement, I have 2 BOWSER #41's that WILL fit in my shirt pocket. One is missing the spicket.

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hahaha!! Thanks for the help!


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At least 13 different pump lights are shown in my Gas Pump Identification book. For information about my book see: www.petrocollect.com

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1 of the Shirt Pocket BOWSER 41's next to a qt can.



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Dick, I think they are now referred to as an asian man's hat lol.
Those are some cool station lighters.


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Maybe I should refer to it as a Far East, Rice Paddy Hat !

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"Shirt Pocket Pumps".... I guess I'll have to start another collection? DB you are so funny, I wonder how many guys have now added that to their ebay searches? lol
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I had to quit looking for 'Shirt Pocket Pumps' as Don was always out bidding me for them! Thanks Don, you've saved me some $$$. LOL

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ERIE PYLON-LITE &
BENNETT Bonnet for station lighter.

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If I were to give $350 for one with out a bonnet in real good shape is that a fair price? From the pictures in Jack Simms book I think it may be a wayne 587.


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That's not bad. A correct painted bonnet might run $100 & a Nice porcelain might cost closer to $200 when you find one.
In my 1st pic, the far left is a 587 [I marked it 100 as it was used on those pumps].
& in 1st pic the 2 on right are both 585's, but left one is 1938 & other is 1947.

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Dick:

Any idea of what this is supposed to fit?



Here is a shot of the unit next to the top off of one of my American 900 pumps.
You can see that the detail on the edges of the base unit perfectly match the edges of the pump top.



But that doesn't mean that it was designed for this pump.

I've always wondered what it was supposed to go on.

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[in] My Collection!
Several companies made after market towers & accessories for stations.

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Is the base of that light flat? If it is maybe it is for a Federal. They look like an American but the top is flat and not curved.


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Matt:

I really don't remember.

I'll try to get out to my Display Room tomorrow and see.
The Stationlighter is leaning up against the wall behind one of the 900's so it should be an easy check.

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Matt:

Yup - the bottom of the base is flat. I guess I'll need to modify it to fit correctly onto my 900.

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I guess you need a flat top. I had a pic of a Federal with a flat top(can not find it)but this one says American on the face. Also found a pic of Federal with the curved top. Maybe the flat top is for a station lighter.




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Those lights kind of look like the ones that they used at drive-in theaters to line the entrance and exit roads.

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