Primarily Petroliana Shop Talk Forums Shop Talk Petroliana Forums General Petroliana Discussion My new Texaco pump

I saw this at the local flea market this morning and couldn't leave it behind.



I have never seen another one. It was made by the wolverine Toy company. I couldn't resist buying it. Has the original nozzle withit. That clicks when you squeeze the trigger.



The back has shelves in it for the kids to store stuff on. The bell dings and the number dial turns when you turn the hand crank. It is very cool.



Still has all the original signage.




here's a pic by the real thing:


Anyone else got one? Did they make a sky chief also? Other brands? Looks to be from the 1960's, Anyone have any info on them?

That was a companion toy,for the Buddy L,(Wen-Mac),sit & steer tanker truck I had in 1965.






Looks to be fairly sought after too,based on the final selling price of this one..http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...c#ht_500wt_1379



Check this out.Here's an original box for your pump,that ends in 6 hours..
Enter 150781193665 in the eBay search box in bottom right corner.

Usually the little pumps are missing the nozzle & hose. I've seen a couple that looked like they were used for a work bench.
I've never seen a SKY CHIEF or other companies made like this.

I have actually owned 3 of those. They all were pretty nice. I also had a smaller one that was new in the box. They do bring good money. Good score Tom! I also think they made one like it for Amoco.

I have yet to see one of these up close . They have to be a very KWELL thing to have ! Ed Shaver

I have seen the AMOCO, but is a different style [BENNETT 3000/Tok 900 series].

They are very neat. I believe what everyone above has said is correct. And you really should go after the box. They are scarce. I am tempted to bid on the box and hope to find the pump later.

Thanks for the info guys,

Alex - I'm tempted to throw a bid on the box. I'll never see another probably.

DB - I'll have to keep an eye out for an amoco pump now I need a pair. Would be cool to find a sky cheif but they probably didn't make one.

No Sky-Chief pump was made to match the Fire-Chief. Nice find.

Absolutely. If you ever think of selling it it you will more than get your money back on the box. It will make it a very special item. I would even bid a little more than yo think it is worth.

Here is another Wolverine made pump... Auction # 180845541059



The pump stands 30" tall

And the auction # for a Texaco one that doesn't look to be in as good as shape as Tom's... # 230764358571

That's cool also. now I gotta find oneclose by...

I have seen them before my son in law has one they are great for a pedal car collector.

The box got a good nickel.

The box went for more than I would pay. I didn't pay that much for the pump...

I know the box is rarer than tha pump.

I think the box went for what it is worth. You just don't see these items and it looked in mint condition. you put the two together and you have a vey unique item and if you sold the two together I think it would command a premium. (not that it is all about money)...LOL