Since this is my first POTM I thought I would give you an idea of what I hope to accomplish in this thread.
1. Give you a history of the pump.
2. Give you a breakdown of the pump and what parts are interchangeable with other pumps.
3. With your help get pictures of the pump, restored or unrestored showing the company that used them and paint codes if possible.
4. With your help get tips or problem areas in restoring the pump.
5. With your help list any common questions and answers that we have had about this pump in the past.
This should give us a resource of information on the pump and ideas for restoration.
The first 100 was introduced in 1941, and the most unusual feature is that the glass in the door is curved.
This is what a sales brochure says about the 100. "Again Wayne offers you the unusual. Unusual in convenience! Unusual in beauty, and attractive power! Unusual in engineering! Yes, the new Model 100 is everything you'd expect in Wayne's fifieth year of service and devotion to the problems at the filling station operator. It's beauty is more than skin-deep. It is the most ingenious piece of engineering, from heavy foundation to streamlined dome, that was ever placed on an island anywhere. And convenience! After you've filled a car with the new Wayne Flexi-Reel at fill-cap height-after you've experienced that effortless, automatic response to the slightest pull on the hose in any direction-and enjoyed all the other operating and profit building features-you'll never be without Wayne Model 100's if you can help it. And after you've increased your profits through the speedier and more convenience delivery and greater attractive power of these gasoline merchandisers supreme-then you'll be glad you stepped out in front to buy these super-salesmen. Wayne Computers pay for themselves quickly-by increasing sales and stopping losses-on Wayne's easy terms."
The 100 is 63 1/2" high, and the base is 17 5/16" X 20 7/8" and weights 480lbs. Wayne made 2,450 in 1942, 6 in 1943, and 1 in 1946, (remember it took a permit to purchase a pump and the pump companies were making war munitions.)
Hoping to increase profits in 1947 Wayne introduced the 100-A. Wayne's description of the 100-A is almost a rewording of the above description. They again promoted a drum that held 14 feet of hose. The most unusual feature of this pump is the drum, which made the pump really heavy.
The 100-A is 53" high, and the base is 24 5/8" X 16 7/8" and weighs 486 lbs. Wayne made 2,502 in 1947, 12,958 in 1948, 8,225 in 1949, and 8,810 in 1950.
In 1947 Wayne also made a version of the 100-A and that was a 100-B. This pump is actually a 100-A without the drum. Many called it a cut down Wayne 70.
The 100-B is 53" high, and the base is 24 5/8" X 16 7/8" and weighs 435 lbs. Wayne made 2,350 in 1947, 644 in 1948, 12,150 in 1949, 15,390 in 1950, and 1,092 in 1951.
The Wayne 110-A, and 100-B could be obtained with or without add glass. Station lights were also available, the 587 station light replaces the globe, and the 585 station light allows the use of a globe.
Thanks to Jack Sim for providing the background information. If you need further breakdown information contact Jack.
[This message has been edited by gatorgaspumps (edited 05-20-2007).]
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