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Hello, I'm new here, I was directed here by other to help find more info on this P&T. I'm not a collector, but as a gearhead love petroliana stuff. Anyway I managed to get this from work for free. A 30 gal unit in restorable shape and still pumps. I have no pics right now as I disassembled it and have started to restore it. I would like any history on this unit and such. I did find this member pic http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb18/1979Landau/100_0360_zps89376cf3.jpgthis is what mine looks like, but has a Phillips Pump & Tank Co. Est 1910 tag on it with serial number 67848 Under the blue then green paint it's base paint is red? Just curious thanx Lew
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Hi Lew,
Welcome to Oldgas.com Shop Talk.
Your oil dispenser is commonly caller a "lubester" by collectors of petroliana. Most service stations had several back in the old days for the various viscosity motor oils and maybe a couple of specialized dispensers for kerosene or heavy gear oil. I think most were red from the factory, but many were repainted in the colors of a specific oil company. Collectors often restore them to look much nicer than they ever did when they were in service.
The Phillips Pump & Tank Company was not directly related to Phillips 66. The 1910 date doesn't indicate the date that pump was put into service. Nearly identical units were made for decades.
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Welcome to Oldgas. Where in WI are you located?
FREEDOM oil items wanted.
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Fond du Lac 1/2 between Green Bay & Milwaukee
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So let me ask a question.
If i were to cut a large square in it to make an area for glass shelve, would it be worth less or more?
Rough prices would be appreciated also.
Even though I have no intentions of selling it.
Thanx
Lew
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...IMO, less...because you're taking something original and altering it in a destructive manner...
...however, there are many on Oldgas (maybe even the majority) who would argue that these have little value anyway, so cutting it up won't matter...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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Well, that was my thought. However, since most are restored in better shape than they started. I figured it would take very little to weld a pc. back in and call it restored. And if they became really really valuable, one could remove the bottom, hide the weld and seam, re-spot weld the bottom on and it would be restored. No different than fabricating new part/bracket else where. I guess I'm trying to justify my idea of doing that.
But I agree with your thoughts. Are we looking at market value or purest.
Thanx gulfiend
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Lubesters that don't have multiple pumps, cart wheels or glass cylinders are pretty common and not of high value. Modifying one to make a display cabinet will increase the value if it is done with some craftsmanship. A purist collector will be dismayed, but the world will not stop revolving.  The above lubester customized into a glass shelf display cabinet with internal lighting and ad glass was traded for a very nice complete 1950s gas pump. It is not historically correct, but I love the look of it.
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Yes lubesters seem to replicate in people's backyards; see the attached thread. http://www.oldgas.com/forum/ubbthreads.p...true#Post490661I have one myself but will not get another for fear of spontaneous replication!
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That's funny, because as I'm dreaming up how to do my one and only. I have enuff ideas for a couple more. And I think they fit a great niche. Reasonably priced and don't take up a ton of room.
I'm hoping to get my hands on a couple more someday.
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Hi Lew, My opinion is anything you do to a lubester is okay. They have very little value anyway. I turned mine into a bolt bin by putting drawers in it. Here is an old link with lots of pics link
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I have a 1939 Phillips catalog. Phillips is or was located in Cincinnati, OH.
Their main products were oil dispensers and grease dispensers. The did make a few gas pump but these were for commercial use, not for use on a island of a service station.
The catalog or information on your dispenser is for sale.
Jack Sim
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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Very kewl stuff Thanx Hi Lew, My opinion is anything you do to a lubester is okay. They have very little value anyway. I turned mine into a bolt bin by putting drawers in it. Here is an old link with lots of pics link
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Hello Jack Ok........what is something like that cost? I'm not a serious collector by any means. But i might bite. Is there a link. Thanx for the info Lew I have a 1939 Phillips catalog. Phillips is or was located in Cincinnati, OH.
Their main products were oil dispensers and grease dispensers. The did make a few gas pump but these were for commercial use, not for use on a island of a service station.
The catalog or information on your dispenser is for sale.
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