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Pogo made these several years ago with help from Jack. They are beautiful lenses.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fry-Guarantee-Vi...=item35cde09749

I looked at custom globes but couldn't make up my mind. Therefore I played it safe and ordered a Texaco. I almost got the Sinclair farm products but I was worried about the amount of green in it. She has always told me she wanted it painted red so that is the only thing I have to go off of. If she wants me to change the globe down the road its not a big deal.

She has plenty of ceiling height so that isn't an issue.

What type of paint are most of you folks using ? I can do base clear but am worried about wetsanding and buffing it good enough ( my body guy friend who usually oversees is too busy ). I was told that a good acrylic enamel will look great and be a good choice. I really don't want this pump to look like it has an inch of clear on it . It needs to shine but not to much . More of an original type finish.

ive had good luck with single stages paint ppg in my area --you can get a good shines

and if you still dont like it-- just color sand and spray clear--

Single stage was my thought until I got 2 quotes for a quart of paint and both were over 200 dollars . I feel like that's really high .

Thanks for this info, Loyd. This helps me out too. Looks like I have a late 1920 (tall cast base w/ ext pump) and a 1924 (sheet metal w/ int pump).
Rick

Ive got it done . Delivered and wrapped it today so that mom can recieve it tomorrow. Other that the nozzle I'm really pleased. I have a pic or two but cannot get them to load at all . Someone want me to email so you can give it a try ?

Thanks Danny

pm sent

Fry 17 photos:

Thanks for posting these Dave