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#57757 Thu Nov 06 2003 09:14 AM
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I have seen a new book from PCM Called "Pcm's Guide to Gas Pump Restoration" by Wayne Henderson. Would this be a good buy for a beginer for restoring help. Maybe if anyone has any of his other books you could let me know how you like them. Thanks Trip

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Trip, I haven't seen the new book yet, but it should definetly help as far as ID'ing correct colors and signage for pumps. As for "how to" restore a pump, I can't see how any book can talk a person thru a professional restoration. Each pump has it's own characteristics even though certain parts do bolt here and there. Good body work and prepping is a MUST. One must also have innovation and the ability to improvise, because some parts do not remove easily and will not go back on correctly. I priced a restoration to a fellow one time and he said "all you do is paint it, right?"...I laughed and just walked away from him. I would recommend the book though and good luck.

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Great,thanks im sure it will help.

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The other book that these guys have put out have been good so i would say this one will be to. Is it out yet? I didn't think it was done... maybe Scott B. can post it here when it is out.


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According to PCM's website the book is done and will by shipping out in the next few days. I will be waiting for mine.


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From everything that the authors have told me, this book will be the next big thing for the hobby. I will be offering the Gas Pump Restoration Guide here on Oldgas.com as soon as they are available. That should be real soon, but I'm not taking anyone's money until I have the books. I'll post the news here on Shop Talk when the book is ready.

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#57763 Fri Nov 07 2003 06:48 AM
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I have asked at a few book stores, even Barns and Noble , they don't even show it as coming soon. I guess they just don't know good books .

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Hey Trip, Are you haveing trouble restoring a pump? I just started a project = National A-1 double showcase. and I've been takeing pictures of most of the steps. and a lot of the steps are not going tobe in a book. I'm not the best builder in the hobby, but mine come out OK . if you would like I can send you step by step pictures and explanations. I thought about doing a tread on here. (fixed income pump restoration)

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Oh man that would be great if you have the time. I think im afraid to screw something up. Trip

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O K trip. it's in here for you. A fast version, if you ever have any questions feel free to email me. and remember. HTH.

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The book is completed and i should have them in stock next week...

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