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Mon Apr 12 2010 08:14 PM
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just purchased a Wayne 70 pump that is about a 7 scale 1-10 in shape. It has a Ford Premium Benzol globe with a Benzol round tin sign. I am looking for any info on how this pump was painted and help with info about how best to restore.
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You've come to the right place for info. Some of these guys are full of knowledge! As a new collector/restorer myself two books I would suggest you buy are Jack Sims "An illustrated guide to gas pumps volume 2" and PCM's "guide to gas pump restoration" Jacks book is full of useful information and laid out so it is very easy to follow. Although I'm personally not overly impressed with PCM's book in whole it does have some very good information on proper branding and paint for the different makes, models and generations of pumps. Enjoy and welcome! 
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thanx for the info I am getting a little bit of help just looking through some of the old postings.
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Pumps were/are just like vehicles, they changed owners regularly. Might have started out at a SHELL station, station was upgraded & pump was taken by a service company & sold to a Mom & Pop station. Then sold to a farmer when they were able to upgrade. Nice thing about farmers is they never scrap out machinery, just might have something on it they can use at a later date to keep something else working.
The only reason we are still finding early pumps is that they were being used/saved Somewhere during the scrap drives of WW2 & Korean Wars.
It's your pump now to preserve for future generations, restore it to the company & condition YOU like. It will most likely be re-done by the next owner just as it has been done before.
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Welcome to oldgas. Post some pictures. We like pictures!
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welcome welcome Nek! that Benzol round tin sign,might just be porcelain,and the globe sounds great! we need some pics !lol i'd love to see it before you tear it down! welcome aboard!
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hey folks i am new to this forum and I am trying to feel my way around. i appreciate the recent feedback. i have a few photos to post but not sure how to do it on this site...
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To answer your question about how it was painted, that is, if you mean as a Ford branded pump, I think it would have been Ford dark blue trimmed in white. If this is not what you are talking about, then do as has already been suggested and do it whatever way you want. Ford never made gas pumps to my knowledge...Dale
Wanted: Champion Spark plug, Shell, Pennzoil, Kendall, and Woco Pep signs...Dale Stephens
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Photos of my Ford Benzol pump
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I uploaded two photo's and it looks like they ended up in the how to upload image section.
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Let the Moderator remove if they want !
Pump looks GREAT the way it is.
Need to rotate the file in your folder, then click Edit in your picture post, highlight the old image & Paste in the new. [I get tired of Rotating my Monitor !]
New Guy can post pictures !
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Pump looks GREAT the way it is.
and if you knew db,you would also know that is quite a complement!!LOL/ i agree though,looks cool just like that!
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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I also agree leave that one alone and go buy another one to restore. That one is perfect the way it is.
Originals only for me. Always looking for Simpson oil, Super A, and MFA oil cans and globes.
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It does look good. I'm with the others, leave this one alone and do another pump...Dale
Wanted: Champion Spark plug, Shell, Pennzoil, Kendall, and Woco Pep signs...Dale Stephens
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Okay guys here is my first tech question. I located the conduit that feeds the light bulb assembly. I did a circuit check and it is not complete. I noticed about halfway up the conduit is a metal box that looks like some kind of electrical switch. It has info about the pump being 230 volts. There is a rod coming out of the right side. Does anybody know what that is and what I need to do to circumvent or make operational?
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Definately Leave that Pump the Way it was Found!!! That is Cool!!!
***Wanted*** Always looking for Oilzum, Kunz, and Husky Cans, Signs and Smalls.
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Right/Left side ? That depends on which face your looking at.
Hose side OR reset side will get an answer to the question.
Even IF the pump runs on 230, I'd bet the light bulbs are 110.
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facing pump the box is midway up on left (reset) side. I am sure the lights are 110 but for some reason this switch box has something to do with the lights. Also where do I begin searching for frosted glass with FORD BENZOL painted logo?
thnx
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