#44381
Fri Jan 09 2004 10:16 PM
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I have found a G&B model FMP clockface farm pump. I have NEVER turned down an offer to buy a gas pump (just call me a flaming gas pump slut) but I can't say I'm in love with this one. True, it is a clockface but it is not your average run-of-the-mill pump. It reminds me of the offspring which would come from crossing a squatty dormatory refrigerator with a Timex wristwatch!! It's in fair shape but not anything to write home about. I have worked the seller as hard as I can and the lowest he'll go is $150.00 (which is coincidentally the $ in Jack Sim's book). This little runt is of the 1954 vintage. Any advice I could get from you guys on this would be most appreciated! THANKS! Neal Dunn gpf
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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.
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#44382
Fri Jan 09 2004 10:39 PM
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walk away... it is the first step in your recovery You don't want that, what would you do with it? It is not worth restoring, can't resell it... what good is it? Now for $50 it might be cool on the side of the house, but $150 is real money, that is a oompa-loompa pump. I say pass...
I remember the good old days when gold was worth more than rust!
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#44383
Fri Jan 09 2004 10:46 PM
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Pass..if it was free I would take it..other than that I would pass..just my 2 cents
------------------ Hubba the GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK of Shoreline WA
Hubba: GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK of Seattle WA
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#44384
Sat Jan 10 2004 12:13 AM
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well if you get it give it the wildest nasty *** candy paint job with crazy pinstriping all over it & mount a one off globe on it.
then it would be cool!
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#44385
Sat Jan 10 2004 08:30 AM
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Pass... too much $$ for too little pump, plus you don't really like it. Now if you had a couple of pedal cars.. it would be cool as part of the display. Just my 2 cents worth.
------------------ Frank
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#44386
Sat Jan 10 2004 09:05 AM
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Neal, that pumps does "Nothing" for me. I have turned down more pumps like that than I can count. Some for free. The only reason I'd consider that pump, would be if it were really, really cheap, and I needed it for a possible trader. I've run into several farmers that had a pump I wanted, and I've offered to put a "farm pump" in place of theirs and give them $. it works.. The "oltoydoc" says, take two Wayne 60's and call me in the morn. ------------------ Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood Vintage Gas [This message has been edited by oltoydoc@pacbell.net (edited 01-10-2004).]
Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood oltoydoc@vintagegas.com (310)415-9562 Cel. Vintage Gas
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#44387
Sat Jan 10 2004 12:50 PM
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Neal, There are times to walk away and times to run....I'd run from this pump. I have several that came in a load and can't hardly give them away! They take up space and for what you have to pay....you'll learn to hate it! Just my opinion, as always. Paul
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#44388
Sat Jan 10 2004 05:28 PM
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I SINCERELY THANK YOU ALL FOR THE GOOD INFO!! I WILL RUN FROM THIS AND I WILL RUN FAST!!! I love this site because I ALWAYS get good info and advice from all of you that I have a high respect for. This is what this site (and this hobby, for that matter) is all about. I am a lucky man to somewhat know you all!! Sincerely, Neal Dunn gpf *****DAMN IT!!!!! I found another one of these weirdos today, a descent Gasboy model 90K for $50.00. Again, WHAT DO YOU THINK!
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#44389
Sat Jan 10 2004 05:53 PM
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I remember the good old days when gold was worth more than rust!
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#44390
Sat Jan 10 2004 06:50 PM
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The G&B I got is about 3ft high and has rounded corners when viewed from the front , not the side. Is that the same as the one you found?? I moved a big sign yesterday and found mine it has not been seen for some time!! And I did not miss it or even think about it!! And it takes as much floor space as a killer nice pump. The only real use I can think of is to trade for an in the wild pump or as a pump for the kids to fill up the pedal cars ad tractors. Better than not having a pump at all , I guess. The Wayne that is a bit taller with embossed corners and top is a whole lot nicer looking I think...dodogas
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#44391
Sat Jan 10 2004 07:55 PM
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Drive with Care and Buy Sinclair!! I buy Sinclair globes, signs, cans, ect.
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#44392
Sat Jan 10 2004 08:41 PM
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BUY IT!!! $50.00 is a small price to pay to get this out of your,and our, system... Bring it home... Pad the top... and use it as a Bar stool!!
------------------ Frank
[This message has been edited by FrankSargent (edited 01-10-2004).]
Frank
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