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I suppose most folks who are addicted bought Jack's pump I.D. book 'cause they like the pictures and like to know a value for what they might buy or sell.
Thanks to Jack's book & other sources of info I have FINALLY been able to match almost every model crankback computer to what pump they were introduced in and what year.
That gives me a TIMELINE for what model computer was built/introduced by Veeder Root and what year...Untill now I don't know if this info exists ANYWHERE. I know it may be useless for most of you but it has intrigued me over the years.
Computers are not dated nor marked w/ a model #, only a serial #.
From what I have been able to decipher, Veeder Root introduced it's first CRANKBACK in 1932.
a newer variator in 1933
a newer variator in 1934
4 newer models in 1935 using same head guts
a newer 12" head in 1936 using same head guts
a newer 12" head in 1937 using new head guts
a newer 12" head reset in 1939
a newer 12" variator in 1945
a newer head 12" in 1949
After 1937 the small computers were phased out.
There is still that grey area since I have found no solid documentation on this as far as model numbers, but I have matched computers w/ id tag dates, pat records, and pump model dates. There are also upgrades & hybrids & NON-COMPUTERS and 4 wheel units,that raise the count to around 15 different crankback computers.
Veeder Root Rebuilds.....since 1987
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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...does this make you a 'computer geek'? 
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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GREAT INFO, Joe.
Would be Great to add 2pgs with pictures of the different VR's to inside of covers or the Last advertising page in Jack's pump book for future references.
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Thats a Good Idea Dick, Joe your work should be published in some way, Because somewere down the road someone will need it.
Chris Holt
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Gee if Jack actuallly does that I might need a back pack to haul around a Volume 3 ......... Ed Shaver
see ya on the road folks !
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Ed
In a couple more years they will do Away with back packs & Lap Tops, ALL computers will fit in a shirt pocket or Your Ear.
Only libraries, museums & antique stores will have Books.
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They already have "roll up" video screens.
Good thing those aliens crashed in Roswell !!!!!!!
I can't wait to get my implant.
Veeder Root Rebuilds.....since 1987
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Gas Pump Clock Repair
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