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I decided to start a post on this Bowser 97 restoration so that anyone who cares can follow the progress. There is a lot of fabrication that will have to happen to get this one done but I enjoy that. Some I will do myself and some I will have done by others. I’m excited about this pump so this should be fun. I even have a field trip planned in a couple of weeks to look at a complete 97 so I can get some reference pictures and measurements. This is what we are starting with. A good starting point but a lot is missing or broken and there are numerous extra holes thanks to this guy having been in a good location for target practice.  
Last edited by RARIN TO GO; Sun Mar 09 2014 04:24 PM. Reason: Because I'm a grammar and spelling snob and I missed one!
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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I started disassembling this pump about two weeks ago and the first thing that I saw that needed attention are the housings and trim rings for the clock face. They were shot up and broken but there was enough there that I could use them as a reference to make some new ones. So yesterday I spent the day machining up some new ones. I left the back solid since I don’t know exactly how that should look yet. Also since the guts are destroyed and the pump is seized there was really no reason to make it anything other than cosmetic for now.  Next week I hope to make the new glass retaining rings and nozzle fork. Stay tuned!
Last edited by RARIN TO GO; Sun Mar 09 2014 03:36 PM.
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Nice machine job there Chris. That would have taken me weeks on my old lathe and milling machine. Mitch
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Thanks Mitch. Computerized machining has made things a lot easier. We are not nearly the skilled tradesmen like guys where when you turned handles.
Last edited by RARIN TO GO; Sun Mar 16 2014 05:55 PM.
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I got a couple more parts made this weekend. I made the two glass retaining rings and a nozzle fork. Not much more will happen until I get some pictures and dimensions of some of the parts I’m missing. Hemibird has a nice complete pump that I hope to go see in the next week or two.  
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Excellent work! I love to see this kind of thing taking place. Please keep posting the progress!
Everything Cities Service
Specializing in old Gas Pumps
kwfrith@gondtc.com
Cell#-701-739-6133
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Thanks Kevin. I am having so much fun doing this pump! It's cool to be designing and machining stuff for myself. And I'll keep posting. I'm using this post as motivation to keep things moving along and as one that I hope people will enjoy looking at.
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Wow, that's just amazing...you're making it look easy.
Dave GILL,
Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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I agree. Very impressive. Thanks- I'll be looking forward to more progress reports on your pump!
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Beautiful work as said!! That last piece took a little thought and patience.
Can't wait to see pics of these parts all assembled.
Steve Coppens
Always interested in Sunoco items!
Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Looks like a great project that will take a lot of custom work to complete.But if you have the talent and the equipment or access it should really be enjoyable.lLooks like it going to be a special one when you are thru with it.Hope to see a pic when it is completed.
Wanted TEXACO related items & SUNOCO related items .Signs -Globes et'c. Oil Cans - Grease cans .
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Gonna be nice Chris!
Larry
In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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Great looking fabrication!! Love it
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