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#202934 Sun Sep 12 2010 03:53 PM
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Hello
First, I would like to thank Jim Potts for helping me register on the forum.

I have just purchased my first pump, a Gilbarco, Model C-996-1 and would like some advice/help on restoring it. The name plate states "Made in Toronto,Canada" and in the base plate is cast "Made In Canada" so I assuming the "C" in the model number stands for Canada. Can anybody enlighten me on the 996 and 1 and the approximate age of this pump?

My intention is to make a Sunoco pump for the garage. Pictures to follow>

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Jerry, Welcome. Your pump was manufactured from 1947 thru about 1955? Over the years, I have had a number of pumps made in Canada. Most recently was a Bowser 585 with extra trim. The I.D. tag stated its origin as Edmonton. You picked a good pump to start your collection. Good luck, Paul www.severngaspumps.com

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Hi Jerry and welcome to Oldgas!
Some years back I collected these figures off this site: Gilbarco 996 was made between 1947 and 1953 (or maybe 55 as Badgas mentioned) when it was succeeded by the 900 models, 906 being the one with retractable hose. It may have slightly other mfg dates being a Canadian pump, but it shouldn't differ by much.

Iam sure it will look very nice in Sunoco colors :-)

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Thanks to those offering "Welcome" and for the information about my pump.

Attached are some pictures of what I have to start with. I have got the lights working,attached a temporary base with casters. Now I need to formulate a plan!

Jerry

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Glad I was able to work out your registration difficulty, Jerry. Looks like you found a nice pump restoration project, especially since it was made in your home country.

Be sure to share pictures along the process, ask questions and seek parts right here. We all like to see what other collectors are doing and help if we can.


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Welcome aboard,
Good looking pump, love the pictures and things that roll. That narrow garage door looks perfect to roll more and more pumps in!
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I am the author of the Gas Pump Identification book and if you send me, or post here, all the information on the ID tag I may be able to tell you the year, maybe the month your pump was made.

Information about your pump can be found on this page of my website:

http://www.petrolianacollectibles.com/gb%20992.htm

But I suggest you start at the home page and look at over 10,000 pictures, mostly gas pumps:

www.petrocollect.com

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I will check the name plate and post the information tomorrow.

Thanks

Jerry

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Here is the information off of the manufacturer's plate.
Gilbarco Model C996-1
Serial A1606

I have included some pictures of the plate.
Any ideas about the numerical stampings "4 66" etc?

Thanks
Jerry
P.S. Just purchase a copy of your book

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It appears that Canadian Serial numbers are different from U.S. ones.

My guess is that it was made during the first year of production (1948) because of the A, but only a guess.

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Numerical stamping may be inspection dates.
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I never even thought of this, but when did Canada make the switch to the metric system? I got get from a 4 digit metric veeder root computer not long ago when I was in Canada.

Neat that you have one made in Canada.

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The country went metric in the early eighties, me, I still haven't gone. I work in Imperial measurements and convert l/km to mile per gallon,speed is easy match the speedo to the signs. What hurts is when you convert the price of gas from litres to gallons!

Jerry

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