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This is my forth posting of POTM, the first three were Bennett, Wayne and G&B so I figured it's now Tokheim's turn. There are many "benchmark" Tokheim's to choose from due to their long history of being innovative and always making high quality equipment with flair.
This pump was made from the late 30's until the late 50's, it became "altitude impaired" around the middle of it's production life and I believe this pump is found everywhere in the US.
Ladies and gentleman, I offer that you honor, send pictures, brochures, stories, etc. on the (drum roll please);

Tokheim model 39.

Short, tall and anything you can find in between. I have several Tokheims and can say while gutting them that Tokheim made quality stuff! Notice I said "made", as in past tense, because here recently they have declared bankruptcy so their name and assets were put on the auction block. I believe Wayne purchased the US interest of Tokheim. You know, from a petro collector standpoint, Tokheim's death compares to what it would feel like if Chevrolet or Dodge went out of the automobile business. Well, a lot of bad things have happened in this age of unstable economics, poor (gready, short term vision) management and 2 plus 2 not equalling four anymore.
Well, I don't want to change this forum to "Economics Of The Month" so I'll leave it at that, it's just that Tokheim's demise does truly bother me!
I've got a few pictures of unrestored 39's that I will post at some point but PLEASE LET THE OLDGASSER'S POSTING START.
Thanks for looking and thanks even more for participating in any way!
Sincerely,

Neal

NEAL...GREAT CHOICE FOR "PUMP OF THE MONTH!" THE TOKHEIM 39 IS CERTAINLY ONE OF MY FAVORITE PUMPS AND WAS MY FIRST PUMP TO RESTORE ALMOST 10 YEARS AGO. I LIKE THE TALLS AND THE SHORTS IN
THE FEW VARIATIONS THAT WERE MADE OVER AN APPROX 17 YEAR TIME PERIOD. I HAVE TWO, ONE WHICH I'LL INCLUDE WITH THIS POST. THE OTHER IS BURIED SOMEWHERE IN MY GARAGE BEHIND SEVERAL SIGNS AND OTHER PUMPS.
THIS MY 1994 NOVICE FIRST RESTO:

LET'S SEE WHAT OLDGASSERS HAVE!
SHOW YOUR TOKHEIM 39 SUPPORT!

DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE WEST
drcoke@optonline.net

DOC TAG gets my vote for PIMP of the month!

er, uh...sorry, y'all said PUMP

But don't forget who was "Red Pimp of the Month" in April.

Lets see some 39's!!!! Wish I had one to show.

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~Jason
www.galtsmiles.com/Jason's%20Antiques.html

SUPPORTING THE TOK39 POTM PROJECT IS OLDGAS MEMBER...."TOKHEIM" AND HIS FINE LOOKING WELL-DONE AMOCO (WITH MATCHING AIR METER):


THANKS FOR SHARING!

DOC @ TAG/WEST
drcoke@optonline.net

[This message has been edited by THE AMERICAN GARAGE (edited 05-21-2004).]

Here is my as found tall 39. It came out of a garage of a former country store in South Dakota,It was still hooked up and operating.



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TAG from Long Island NY, fins n twins from Hartsville TN, pollyman from Galt CA, Tokheim, midwest oil from Iowa and bettin from Chillcotte Ohio, you guys are my heros!!
THANKS!!

Neal

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My FAVORITE 50's pump! Here is the showcase pump I restored a few months ago. All trim pieces and nozzle are chrome plated. The frame is glossy black with gold colored bolts. The pump looked fantastic before the skins were put on! LOL If anyone remembers, the pump did not sell at a show and this is THE pump that made me "retire" from restorations. It has a home now in my new showroom.


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GARY - YOUR POTM PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED: I GUESS I SHOULD'VE LOOKED BEFORE I POSTED.....BUT I MADE IT BIGGER.
I APOLOGIZE FOR THE TWIN POTM POSTING....


NICE MOBILGAS EXAMPLE...THANKS FOR SHARING.
PLEASE ADD COMMENTS...A GOOD STORY ON THIS PUMP???

DOC @TAG/EAST
drcoke@optonline.net

[This message has been edited by THE AMERICAN GARAGE (edited 05-22-2004).]

I have been lucky enough to have seen the above 39 that Gary Drye restored, WHAT A NICE JOB!!!!!
If I ever get into "petro pagan idolotry" I will choose Gary's pump to bow down to. Really a beautiful piece of work!!

Neal

Here is an orginal one my dad got off of a farm.
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Scott Shipers
Kansas City, Misssouri

Here is one that I photographed in an antique mall in Arkansas several years ago.
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Scott Shipers
Kansas City, Misssouri

Heres a little 39 before the decal was removed from the glass. AHH Beacon. you just have to love it.




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Dwaine
www.vintage-logos.com

This is my Tokheim 39 tall. Original pump plates and add glass. The first pump I completed. Ted