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#35258 Sun Aug 24 2008 06:08 PM
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Hello, I bought a '57 Tokheim 300 a couple of weeks ago... (It's my first pump). It has a few dents here and there, with a small amount of surface rust... Here a few pictures:





I have a week vacation next week, so i'm planning on getting out there and doing something to it... I just need to find out how I'm going to strip this paint... (I'm leaning twoard sandblasting or stripping) Hopefully I'll have something better than what you see above when i'm finished... lol.

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#35259 Sun Aug 24 2008 06:16 PM
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hey brian,welcome to oldgas!better start emptying out the garage cause soon you will have more of em!


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WELCOME BRIAN TO A GREAT WEB SIGHT YOU WILL LEARN ALOT FROM THESE GUYS HERE. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ASK, AND SOMEBODY IS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP.HEY MICKYOU SAID IT ONE LEADS FIVE AND FIVE LEADS TO TEN. THEN COMES GLOBES, SIGNS AND SHAKERS THERE IS NO END IN SIGHT. IT JUST KEEPS GOING AND GOING


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Hey Brian nice pump there. Just like Mick & 932 said you will have more & more of them. If you are going to strip the paint off I would use a paint stripper to remove the paint. You might have to do this a couple times depending on how thick the paint is. I would not sandblast them as this could warp the panels & doors. Good luck on the project keep us updated


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#35262 Sun Aug 24 2008 08:24 PM
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Here is a Tok 300 that I bought in Iowa and it was so clean that I sand blasted it down for the painter and piped in a tank.
I am pumping Off Road Diesel with it. It works Great. Bell dings with every gallon!!

Brian, the 300 is a very good pump. It has great shape for a two tone paint job.
Or just paint is Red and enjoy it!!!!!!
Don't P'off any one....paint it any color you want.LOL
Anyone else showing a Tok 300???

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#35263 Sun Aug 24 2008 09:28 PM
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Hello All,

Thanks for the warm welcome!. I'm 25 and I've always wanted to have a older gas pump. Visables are a little too big for me, but these are just right.. Of course I could get a visible one day...

gasoildude, I have read some horror stories on sandblasting warping panels. I don't have a good sandblasting guy that I can trust, but I know a good body shop that I could take this pump to, and I know it would come back showroom quality.. but I also know that it would cost me a lot more than I am willing to spend right now..

I also looked into paint stripping. I don't know if I want to fool with that. It would get most of the pump clean, but then theres that rust-and-paint part of the pump, which I think wouldn't go so well..

One thing though that I did think of tonight was taking this thing by the radiator shop, and having it dipped. I have one close that does gas tanks, so I'm sure I can get skins dipped. I have read that that stuff can leech out later, but it seems like the safest choice.. Of course, theres prep after you get the panels back.

Dip guys: What do most of y'all do after you get your panels back from the dip to prep them for primer?

Goin'Mobil - Great looking pump! that thing looks new.. and it looks like you went with the original pump color.. which I want to do also.. It offers a few more abilities for changing to different brands, and also is easy to get. I was originally going to go with the green and white Sinclair Dino, but I may wait until my next pump to do that.. then again, I may do it on this one.. lol.


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#35264 Mon Aug 25 2008 04:50 AM
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Here is my 300, it was also my first pump, not that I have many. I like that Dino stuff.
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Quote; Dip guys: What do most of y'all do after you get your panels back from the dip to prep them for primer?

From me being a paint & body guy I clean the panels really well with a wax grease remover, sand them with 80 grit sandpaper on a sander, clean, prime with a self-etching epoxy, and yes you can get the primer in a spray can. You can do any body repair on top of the epoxy, the you can prime again, then paint. Of course I could go into more detail. Best thing to do is read instructions on what products you use and most of all be safe.


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skynrd,
The 300 you have is a slightly newer version.
It has a semi-automatic computer.
The red, Standard pump has a "crankback" computer. Note the reset handle on opposite side from the nozzle.
These pumps came with either, but normally the older ones have the crankback.
The faces will NOT interchange.


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#35267 Mon Aug 25 2008 02:28 PM
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Hey there SKYNYRD welcome and if I might suggest, try Electrolysis paint removal. There used to be some great links here but I cannot find them anymore. Just go on the net and type in Electrolysis Paint Removal. It involves a battery charger a plastic drum filled with water and Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Detergent. Takes the paint off like you won't believe.

If anyone here can find the old links to the articles here on old gas post a link for SKYNYRD


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#35268 Mon Aug 25 2008 03:49 PM
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Larry,

are you taliing about this article?
http://www.oldgas.com/shoptalk/ubb/Archives/Archive-000001/HTML/20070204-4-000848

I actually built a rig to do this, but before I started doing anything I got to thinking.. What would I do with all of that paint water. I wouldn't want to pour it out on my yard, and I can't think of any easy way to get rid of it... If anyone has any ideas, let me know... it would probably save me some cash.

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Hey skynyrd,
Check out this pose that was sent to me yesterday. Its great! Hope it helps. http://www.oldgas.com/shoptalk/ubb/Forum4/HTML/001409.html

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have you thought of renting or buying a sandblaster and do it yourself. then when finished with that teach yourself how to prime and wet sand.then after all that hard work is done go to your local body shop and see if they have an apprentice who would be willing to paint it for you for a little cash its worked well for me just my two cents and i know its not worth much


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After using the Electrolysis paint removal, skim off the junk & spread it on newspaper. When dry throw it in the trash.
Just like old house paint, instead of having to pay to dispose of, paint it on some old boards or newspaper, let dry then throw in trash.

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Here's mine,


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