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#649153 Sun Mar 06 2016 09:37 PM
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When I bought this pump I was going to do a nice restoration but when I got it, it was badly rusted. Instead of investing a ton of money in it I decided to do a rustoration. I did things to it(body filler and epoxy seam sealer in rust holes) that I am not proud of to get it looking decent.











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MATT ALVAREZ #649154 Sun Mar 06 2016 09:38 PM
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Here is an example of the issues it has.





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MATT ALVAREZ #649162 Sun Mar 06 2016 11:53 PM
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I wouldn't have it any other way , that looks fantastic Matt! Great work once again. Glad you took the time to share.


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Originally Posted By 47reo-travis
I wouldn't have it any other way , that looks fantastic Matt! Great work once again. Glad you took the time to share.


Ditto with a capital D!!


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Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Sometimes you have to make do. It will be fine. I also think it looks great.

MATT ALVAREZ #649179 Mon Mar 07 2016 03:19 AM
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It looks better that one that is "restored". Congratulations ! Dave


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MATT ALVAREZ #649184 Mon Mar 07 2016 05:13 AM
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Very Nice i like the shoe box globe

MATT ALVAREZ #649188 Mon Mar 07 2016 06:38 AM
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Looks great!!! You have some nice unrestored pumps. Frank

MATT ALVAREZ #649193 Mon Mar 07 2016 07:26 AM
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Awesome job Matt, looks great!!


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MATT ALVAREZ #649197 Mon Mar 07 2016 07:37 AM
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Where or where are the pump police ? Who cares, it looks great.


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Matt , you did it right.. Let me know if you need anymore chrome trim..Tom

MATT ALVAREZ #649203 Mon Mar 07 2016 08:10 AM
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Looks GREAT Matt, love the way you made it look original!! Blair

MATT ALVAREZ #649205 Mon Mar 07 2016 08:17 AM
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I agree. Looks great just the way it is. Great job

MATT ALVAREZ #649207 Mon Mar 07 2016 08:26 AM
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Sharp looking pump. Nice work.


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Beautiful pump !!!

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