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I bought a Tokheim 34 display case pump over 2 years ago and tore it apart right away, to do a restoration on it. Well, one thing led to another, and several "immediate" projects came along, and it all interfered enough to set the restoration back several months.
It was late last year when a friend called about some large glass panels that he thought were for a Tok 34 and when I explained them to him, he explained that he had bought them off ebay on a chance that they might make the trip intact, and that the seller had 2 more sets!
I immediately made a deal with him to secure the other 2 sets and I would purchase them if they made the trip. They arrived in good shape and after some wheeling and dealing, I was the owner of 2 sets and the Tok 34 suddenly changed from a display case to a flashing display sign!
I wanted to duplicate the past as much as possible, so I even went to the trouble of getting an adjustable flasher and installing it! Somewhere along the line, I was able to buy a Tydol Ethyl globe from Scott Benjamins web site, and the whole plan was coming together!
It took a little fabrication of the retaining clips, as they surely weren't there and I had no idea as to what they looked like, but with a dirty imprint on the back of the glass, I pretty well figured it out!
Here are the pictures from start to finish--hope you enjoy them!
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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Tearing it apart and fixing the rotten spots!
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A couple more rotten spots on the top that I had to send off to Lowright to work his magic on!
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Heres the 2 AD glass panels as I received them, with some old decals over the top of the actual picture on the ad glass. Picture of the door shows it after I scraped the decal off(I hated to do it) and mounted the glass in the door. Last picture is part way thru assembly!
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Heres the completed pump with the ad glass panels in place and ready to be displayed. The panels came in 2 different designs, so we decided to use one of each for the 2 panels!
I have thanks to give to Shayne Bottin for bringing the panels to my attention and selling them to me AND to Owen Wright for the metal work he did for me on this pump!
I saved the display case panels in case I ever want to change it back to a display case pump, and NO, they're not for sale! LOL
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Kevin, is there lighting in that bottom case?
Looks wonderful as always!!
Steve Coppens
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Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Awesome job and awesome Pump Kevin. Thanks for sharing and even a glimse into your shop and collection. It's great to see another shop with a few other projects waiting their turn in the background!
I think thats one thing to be said about this hobby, Once your in deep, there's always something to restore, clean, polish, hang, and repair to keep things going.
Thanks
Mike
Always Looking for any Pure Oil and Sunoco Items.
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That is awesome! Looks great Kevin.Congrats!
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Very nice. Always mind blowing when looking at your awesome collection.
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That Pump would Make Any Man Proud!!! Awesome !!!!
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A fantastic looking pump! No doubt about it...
(it would look better and be less lonely here in SW WA... Surrounded by other Tydol items.... hint, hint, hint).....
Looking for Tide Water/ Tide Water-Associated/ Tidewater items
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Your pump reminds me of a Yogi Berra quote
"That's a showcase even when it's no longer a showcase"
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Looks good Kevin. I like it.
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WOW, you have to be happy with the way the stars lined up on this one, and the end result is awesome!
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Great job Kevin - gorgeous pump!!
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A beutiful job well done!
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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hey kevin, is that acme sign for sale? just kidding!!! nice restoration job by the way!!!!
collecting standard oil items
Tim Flannery
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Great looking pump and the theme really stands out. Excellent job.
Wanted TEXACO related items & SUNOCO related items .Signs -Globes et'c. Oil Cans - Grease cans .
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Awesome. Very nice job and great looking pump.
Drive with Care and Buy Sinclair!! I buy Sinclair globes, signs, cans, ect.
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I've never seen an original flashing light assembly for one of these pumps and I'm sure it would be different than what I have fabricated, because of the prescense of a pumping unit and motor and such, but I just fabricated this assembly with the idea that it should be bright enough to really light things up!
I'll try and make a You Tube video of it flashing and post it here, if I remember how??
Heres a couple pics of the light assembly that I built. The flasher unit that I installed will allow you to set the rate just about anywhere you want. It looks pretty cool when its all lit up and flashing!
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Beautiful job,Kevin. Finding those glasses was awesome and the finished product is just over the top.
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Awesome pump, I have always wanted to see an original glass panel that went in one of these pumps. Thanks for sharing.
I likeShell ![[Linked Image from imagizer.imageshack.com]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/921/7Yb02T.jpg)
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Kevin. .. Awsome pump and Awsome resto!
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Dang! Kevin that looks wonderful! I really love the attention to detail on all your restorations! Sweet looking pump!
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Simply amazing job , that's one nice looking pump . Your colors look awesome Kevin .
I like SINCLAIR and old American made stuff ... No china items.
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Dang Kevin!! That thing is KILLER!!! Man, I enjoy seeing your collection!
Looking for any cans! PM me what ya got!
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I'm a little late to the show, but still want to express my appreciation on a job well done! Really sweet! I had never seen one. Thanks for sharing.
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Stunning pump. I've only seen one & it was missing the panels. I can't believe you were able to find original glass panels. Better get yourself a powerball ticket. You're on a lucky streak!
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Im speechless, and a little bit dizzy. Truly AWESOME
Hubba: GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK of Seattle WA
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Fantastic job Kevin, keep up the good work. _________________ Kurt 
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What a fantastic pump! Absolutely love it!
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Very well done, thanks for taking the time to post the process.
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