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Fri Apr 14 2006 02:23 PM
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I just got a phone call from a guy with a visible Gilbarco 176 for sale. It is complete, has a dent that can he taken out and the cylinder glass is intact with no holes. Question. The glass is blue. Are they supposed to be clear? Did this change with age or were there blue tinted cylinders? Thanks
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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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#16294
Fri Apr 14 2006 03:11 PM
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I'm pretty sure they blue cylinders from the beginning, not sure of the exact year. They were blue to keep the sun from the gas, I've seen green and purple also.
For me the blue ones are worth more than the clear.
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Thanks, Brian. Someone told me that they discolored because of the phosphorus in the glass. I am not an expert and sure appreciate the input. I have also been told that it is real dificult to remove the glass because the sealant dries out and you often end up breaking the glass. Maybe I should buy it and just re sell it.
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Fri Apr 14 2006 05:08 PM
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They were smarter than we thought back in the 20's. The blue glass was to help stop the ultra violet rays from changing the chemical construction of gasoline.
IF the sun had colored the glass, there would be a RAINBOW EFFECT like on bottles. It would NOT be even throughout the cylinder [the north side would still be almost as clear as the day it was made].
DB
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Is there any premium to the colored cylinder? Also, is the original cylinder in a restored visible worth more or does it matter? I am also a little worried about trying to take it apart for fear of breaking it. Any thoughts from you experts who have restored a visible??
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From my limited visible knowledge, the blue cylinders are worth about 30 percent more, give or take, then standard cylinders. I usually see blue cylinders for $400 to $450.
The original cylinder definitely adds value to a pump, especially a blue cylinder. A plastic cylinder has almost the same effect on pump value as not having a cylinder.
Wes
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