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Wed Aug 29 2012 08:48 AM
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Hello Everyone!
My class and I are still finishing up the Erie 71 we've been working on, but I wanted to get the hunt started for our next project.
The Ag Teacher here at school has a Fry 117 that he wants to get restored. It has been sitting on his family farm since it was new, which I think is really cool.
He would like an original glass cylinder for the pump -- the one that was in it was cracked and had a bunch of BB holes in it.
He understands that original cylinders are expensive and tough to come by and is prepared for that.
If anyone out there has one / knows of one for sale, please let me know. Thanks again for all the support!
Chris
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Is it possible to cut a cylinder that is the right diameter, but too long down to the correct length?
I've seen posts here where people have mentioned that, but I don't have any idea how you would go about cutting one.
Is it worth the risk of breakage?
Thanks!
Chris
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The restoration of this pump is coming along nicely, but we still haven't had any luck locating a 10 gallon glass cylinder. Anybody out there have one for sale / or know of one?
Thanks,
Chris
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I just noticed that this 117 has the round lower doors. I have never seen an animal like this. I always thought that the round doors were only on the early 17s ( 5 gallon). Anyone else?
Dave
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Dave, the 17/117's w/ cast base used the same base & upper sheet metal/cast body.
Chris, I've not seen a 13 5/8" FRY cylinder Taller than 22".
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Warren aka Swabby on this site might be able to help you as he cuts new glass cylinders.
*Wanted Pierce Pennant Petroleum*
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Hello Mr. Bennett,
I appreciate the info. I have not come across a 117 with this setup.
Thanks,
Dave
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Ive had a couple and seen a couple more here in Mt. They also came with a one piece cast top on all the ones ive seen. I think they are real early.The only tin on them is the middle skins.Even the globe holder/ cup is cast! Extremely heavy pumps.
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Cast base--cast top--cast globe holder--external pump!
Everything Cities Service
Specializing in old Gas Pumps
kwfrith@gondtc.com
Cell#-701-739-6133
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