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Between working on my new barn I was able to take some pictures today of the "pimple" that we're discussing on the 541's. By the way, has anyone seen this gizmo atop a 371 or anything else Bennett?

This first picture is a close up showing what it looks like on the pump;


This 2nd picture is viewing it from inside the pump;


This picture shows the top of the pump after I removed the pimple. There are only the two bolt holes (5/16"), nothing else. This tells me that this thing's purpose is totally exterior.


The next two pictures are closeups of the piece. It is made of cast iron and serves no internal purpose.



Please help figure out what this part does on the pump. If anybody can it is you oldgassers!
Thanks!

Neal Dunn gpf

[This message has been edited by gas pump freak (edited 02-22-2004).]

The dimple on the top of the Bennetts is for a pricer sign ,The sign looked like a pipe clamp with a card attached to it the Bennetts are famous for them ,the 150's 132's, some have them some don't, I was told that the early ones have them and the later ones don't a guy that worked for Bennett and retiered from there told me about them , a long time employee of Bennett Larry Robertson told me the same thing , there was a picture a while back in Check the Oil Mag that showed two Bennett 132's with these pricer signs in place. I will try and dig them up, but the Bennetts were great for putting these on there pumps I have two with and two with out Hopes this helps

+Chris Holt, thanks for the good info. What you said makes sense and I can say I learned something today thanks to you!

We have mentioned earlier that the Bennett 371 had a pipe frame and the later 541 had an angle iron frame. Below are two pictures showing this, the first being the pipe version. I also want to mention that the door lock mechanism on the pipe frame version is much different than the angle iron version. The pipe frame door locks are much more complex, having approx 4 fingers that pull down and secure the door. The 541 version uses the single wheel concept that hung around for many years. It was much simpler but only captured the door in one spot around the middle.





Thanks for looking and PLEASE KEEP THOSE REPLIES COMING!

Neal Dunn gpf

Hi Everyone..I know most of the users have seen this one but I wanted to be included in this outstanding thread..Youre doing an excellent job Neal and everyone that is participating I give a great big Thumbs up. Anyways..heres my 541 I did to Gilmore.


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Hubba the GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK of Shoreline WA



[This message has been edited by djhubba (edited 02-23-2004).]

Hubba that is a great looking pump! thanks for showing it.

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[This message has been edited by bettin (edited 08-22-2005).]

After Reading the POTM postings, I had to go look at my unrestored 371 in the barn and it has the dipple on the top for the pricer sign.

Any help from others would be appreciated as this will be my 1st attempt to restoring a pump.

S. Carter
atog254@comcast.net



[This message has been edited by atog254 (edited 02-23-2004).]

Here are some pictures I am posting for Jeff Houston (aquaelvis). The first picture is one that Rex Benson posted awhile back of some excellent Aetna pumps that he purchased.
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Does anyone have a picture of any kind showing the price sign setup for the "dimple" base we've been discussing on the Bennett 541 & 371? At some point when I restore mine I think that would be a neat thing to include.
Also I have a friend that has a beautiful 541 that he restored to early 40's vintage AMOCO. It's the nicest restoration I have ever seen up close and personal. This talented fellow even used the original screws on this pump, glass beaded the steel ones and polished the brass ones. It's as close as it gets to "The Real McCoy"! He lives approx 30 miles from me and when I get a break from work I will go to to his son's house, take some pictures then post them.
In talking about how great this restoration was I still can't take anything away from the restorations that have been posted so far. So little time, so many talented oldgassers.
Thanks for looking and PLEASE KEEP THOSES REPLIES AND PICTURS COMING. If you want me to post anything just e-mail it to me at haninfrared@msn.com.
Happy Hunting!!!!
Sincerely,

Neal Dunn gpf

[This message has been edited by gas pump freak (edited 02-24-2004).]

Here a few from my buddy Doc, one he made into a TV


How about this mint 371- nothing a little bondo and won't fix

Last photo along the same lines anyone got doors to complete this 566



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Scoot! Talk about "in need of alignment hygiene!" I think Doc will need a cement mixer filled with postmixed bondo! LOL!!!

Cool Pumps!

DOC of THE AMERICAN GARAGES ON THE RIGHT SIDE

Guys, THANKS for the quality replies you have posted here! Good info, great pictures and fantastic comaraderie. That's what our POTM is all about.
Changing the subject, I thought it would be informative to know what brands were used on the 541 / 371's. On what I have with original paint and advertising are Sinclair and Shell. WHAT BRANDS HAVE YOU FOUND? I know there are books that cover this but I'm sure there's brands more than the books show considering the nature of how things work.
Thanks!

Neal Dunn gpf

Great pics everyone,
The Wayne 60 and 36B in the backgound of Doc's pics look nice too.

i bet Dick spotted that 36-B top so fast it would scare ya!!! LOL!!!!!!

Are you kidding me, Dick is already half way to Doc's place in Colorado by now!!! I was lucky enough to meet Doc last fall and
what a great guy, had a wonderful time looking at all of his cool stuff. Could have stayed another day and still not seen it all.

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