Hi everyone,
I am new to the forum as well as new to restoring a vintage gas pump. Recently I purchased a Gilbarco model 86 gas pump which I am thinking about restoring. The only reason I think it’s a model 86 is because I have seen a picture of one of these on-line.. I did see that some call them G&B model 86 which for me I don't know what the differences are if any.
The pump I got is missing two little sheet metal panels under the glass on the main skins, is this something that can be purchased or locally manufactured? If it can be produced does anyone have any drawings or pictures of these panels so I can get the shape and sizes I will need?
Also is there any history to these type pumps? Such as what years they were produced, who used them (oil companies)? And how do you know what color and graphics should be used to restore these pumps?
As you can see I have a lot of beginner’s questions as I have never researched or restored a gas pump. Thanks for any help or advice. Don
