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Hi all..
I've got a Neptune 855 with plans to do a Shell version out of it but want to keep it in its WW2 period scheme.. which logo would suit it best?

thanks all

Martin

Martin, there is this website:

http://www.shell.com/global/aboutshell/who-we-are/our-history/history-of-pecten.html

But, I'm not sure how correct it is?

"Guide to Gas Pump Restoration" shows the RED SHELL from 1937-1946.

Thanks Dick.... totally forgot to look at that... well thats one thing thats sorted... not just the ad glass... and before i forget..
Merry christmas to you and all OLDGAS members from all way down in Melbourne Australia.. while most of you are in the depths of winter with snow (except in Calif .. lol), we're living it up here in summer... take care all & happy new year..

cheers

Martin

Slamaglobe makes correct ones (red) in water slide. The top one is the right color but has that funny wave at the bottom.

kyle
Do you have Slamaglobe website??
Cheers

Here ya go Martin.

http://www.slamaglobe.com/

thanks for that... weighing up a decal or enamel sign now

I'd go w/ a decal vs a Repop sign [haven't seen a decent Repop].

Hey Dick... was thinking that but as this pump of mine falls in the candiate of too goo to restored, plans are for weathering the decal or sign if possible ... if sign i know i can damage up & let it rust up or stick in mollasses to age a bit... with a decal, not sure other than heating it up once installed or wipe down with thinners or turps to gain the sunburnt finish you find with decals over the years... the aglass can be left outside to got dirty, dull off so that the whole pump (thanks to its original sunburnt paint matches...
cheers
Martin

Can also coat decal w/ thin/lite pastel color & Clear Flat Krylon [on most decals]. You can also pre-cut decals before applying to get a distorted look.