I doubt the story of it being from a old electrical company and being installed in 1940. It was probably sold originally for use in a Shell station, cut down in the late 40s, then sold (to the electrical company) as a used pump in the 1970s, then it was painted white.

Jack Sim


Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.com
Air Meter ID book also available