When I started collecting in 2007 I concentrated on smaller items, cans, pump plates, etc., items I could fit into my apartment. I figured a pump would take up too much space. A couple years in I decided I would like a pump as well. I looked around for a bit and happened to mention to a co-worker I was looking. She said she would tell her husband who worked for our company as well as they had one in their barn. Russell came in the next day and said "My wife says you're looking for a pump. I have one in my barn. If you want it, you can have it. I wanted to fix it up but it's been torn apart for years and I've never done anything with it, so if you will, take it." I must admit I wasn't too hopeful that it was going to be a great pump, but when I turned the corner and saw the 866 I about flipped! I will say he asked me what it was worth and I told him probably $1500, but he didn't care. He still wanted me to have it. My first and only clock face is still one of my best freebies.
Nice find Kevin..it's always neat to know where an item came from. I'm very glad when I can get the history of an item as it makes it that much more meaningful to me to own it, especially if it is a local item.
Darin