anyone looking for paint work in the DFW area??

[toddwallace]

I have a 1950's gas pump and coke machine that I need painting. I have the paint.  Anyone know of someone wanting side work or that is out of work needing some $'s?  I am in Grapevine Texas...



email me at todd at thevintagecar dot com or pm me

[silverblueBP]

Too bad I'm many miles away, I'd do it for you.

[Horseplay]

This would be an opportune time to try your hand at painting. The scale is not too large that you couldn't afford to have to re-do a mistake or two. Honestly, painting is not too hard if you take the time to do the prep well and use decent equipment and materials. You'd appreciate the finished product so much more had you sprayed it yourself.

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

too bad you can't find them a ride to nashville. i've done that stuff for over 20 yrs.. if you need any good parts sources, let me know.

[abrahamfh]

too bad you can't find them a ride to nashville. i've done that stuff for over 20 yrs.. if you need any good parts sources, let me know.

Dude, those are beautiful

[toddwallace]

too bad you can't find them a ride to nashville. i've done that stuff for over 20 yrs.. if you need any good parts sources, let me know.

I could use any sources for gas pump stuff.. I need the globe and stuff to make the gas pump like a ford service pump.

On the coke machine, I need the internal stuff..coke racks, coin changer..etc..

[toddwallace]

Too bad I'm many miles away, I'd do it for you.

Yep..mapped it to be sure..you are about 9 hours from me..

[toddwallace]

I could use any sources for gas pump stuff.. I need the globe and stuff to make the gas pump like a ford service pump.

On the coke machine, I need the internal stuff..coke racks, coin changer..etc..

I thought I would put the pictures of the starting point...

[RapidRabbit]

Those are pretty cool. I have an old 50s gas pump I have been in the process of restoring sitting in my garage . I haven't touched it since I got the stang. Sometimes I forget its out there.



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[tarafied1]

I want want one of those old pumps so bad!!! they are so cool! Steve has done a great job on that stuff too. It must be nice to have talent!

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

Dude, those are beautiful

THANKS!

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

I thought I would put the pictures of the starting point...

that vendo 80 looks like a good straight box! i would start with funtronics for the parts. what they don't carry, you might have to search ebay for. there is also a vintage soda machine forum that you might be able to source some parts from (& maybe a restorer local to you).

funtronics: http://www.fun-tronicsllc.com/

check vics 66 for the pump parts:  http://www.vics66.com/

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

I want want one of those old pumps so bad!!! they are so cool! Steve has done a great job on that stuff too. It must be nice to have talent!

we'll have to work a deal on one someday...

[RapidRabbit]

Here is a picture of mine. It's got a long way to go yet. I have all the Chrome and trim pieces but they will need to be redone. Still need a sinclair globe for the top.



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[toddwallace]

that vendo 80 looks like a good straight box! i would start with funtronics for the parts. what they don't carry, you might have to search ebay for. there is also a vintage soda machine forum that you might be able to source some parts from (& maybe a restorer local to you).

funtronics: http://www.fun-tronicsllc.com/

check vics 66 for the pump parts:  http://www.vics66.com/

Yep..been to both of those sites..  They are a bit expensive, but figured that is the going rate for parts...

[cmayna]

Those are pretty cool but my wife would say " are you going to do with one of those? "

[silverblueBP]

I wonder if those will work on a gravity feed setup? 200 gal tank up on a stand and that pump next to it.

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

I wonder if those will work on a gravity feed setup? 200 gal tank up on a stand and that pump next to it.

the pumps are driven by an electric motor, so will work on above or below ground tanks. thing is, most people take the guts out of the pump when they restore it if going inside. if you don't, the stale gas smell is horrific. some of those things still have gas in them thats 40 yrs old  . i still see many of the old pumps in use on farms around here sitting next to a big above ground tank...

[toddwallace]

I took all the pumps out of it because it weighed so much with it in.. Made it hard to move around..

[toddwallace]

Those are pretty cool but my wife would say " are you going to do with one of those? "

I'm going for an Alemite Workstation and Gas Pump resembling an only Ford Service area..

Attached is the look I am going for..

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

I'm going for an Alemite Workstation and Gas Pump resembling an only Ford Service area..

Attached is the look I am going for..

yeah, been looking for one of those old workstations for the new shop, but nothing has turned up local. the few i've found are way too far to pick up & shipping would be expensive...

my mrs. used to ask  but after she saw the end result on a few & the profit made, she now points things out to me...

[Fast68back]

Steve you need you own TV show like that American Restorer dude out in Nevada.

[toddwallace]

yeah, been looking for one of those old workstations for the new shop, but nothing has turned up local. the few i've found are way too far to pick up & shipping would be expensive...

my mrs. used to ask  but after she saw the end result on a few & the profit made, she now points things out to me...

I have found a few around $1,500 which is fair.. Just looking for a better deal.  There is one on eBay for $5,000 which is a bit much based on the need for restoration...

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

Steve you need you own TV show like that American Restorer dude out in Nevada.

yeah, i would like to get the kind of money he charges on some of that stuff. every now & then something is reasonable, but most of the people around here would laugh if i tried to price like he does.

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

I have found a few around $1,500 which is fair.. Just looking for a better deal.  There is one on eBay for $5,000 which is a bit much based on the need for restoration...

seen a few around the $1500 mark, but too far away. add the cost of shipping & its wayy too expensive.  if i could find a couple vintage side cabinets like that i could fab up the rest here MUCH cheaper!!