260...It's A Gas!

[Mr70]

Recently I bought some memorabilia from a man,and I mentioned to him I always wanted a Wayne 511 Sunoco 260 Custom-Blend Gas Pump.He reffered me to a man in Ohio,who in turn sent me to a Man in Oklahoma,who in turn said there was one just found in Illinois.I called upon my good friend Steven J.,and we made a trek and saw what he had sitting in his Barn on his ostrich ranch...I was stunned! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/sunocoCUSTOM11.jpg

[Mr70]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/sunocoCUSTOM31.jpg

[Mr70]

These pumps always got molested,and very seldomly retain their original Faces & Guts.
After the 1974 Oil Embargo,many of them were converted to 4 digit readouts,and single grade Low Octane,Unleaded Fuel.
This one,still having it's 3 digit readout,with "Half Gallon" price stated on the face,covering the multi grade selector as well as the Original Site Glass from when it was built in 1963.
In 1971 Sunoco came out with a Low grade Unleaded fuel titled,"SUNLITE".It didn't last long.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/sunocoCUSTOM22.jpg

[Mr70]

After three long weeks,and nearly 4 cans of WD-40,I was able to bring it back to it's Glory,with out Painting or replacing anything.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0006.jpg

[396L35]

That is cool Rick.. I have a few pumps myself but my favorite one is my Rush K visible pump... Good find... Mark

[Mr70]

The Blender plate & buttons are all there,and still function properly.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0008.jpg

[Mr70]

The 40 year old Veeter-Root Computer,that in time will eventually function,as I hook up an electric motor drive to simulate the gas flow.I can't wait to hear that Bell chime out once the digits accelerate. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0002.jpg

[Mr70]

The Computer itself is dated April,1970.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0001.jpg

[Mr70]

Original Hose & Handle Gun with Stainless still in tact.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0005.jpg

[Mr70]

Chrome plating cleaned up well,with Original used scarce Sunoco Fuel Filters still in place underneath cover.As far as I can tell,it was used until 1981,then stored away out of commission at Effingham Il. Sunoco..They took darn good care of it!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0011.jpg

[396L35]

Lets see it light up...

[Mr70]

Okay.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0009.jpg

[Mr70]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0010.jpg

[supersport69]

Wow great find!! Its cleans up nice, congrats. I will take 10 gallons. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr70]

"Check Your oil & washer fluid too sir?" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I removed the adhesive Vinyl Blue SUNLITE door decals,as I learned they were originally applied over the original face after 1971.I was surprised to find the near Virgin color scheme protected very well from the elements.
The Original Keys came with it,as did the parts/repair manual.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0004.jpg

[396L35]

[ QUOTE ]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0010.jpg

[/ QUOTE ] http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifThat looks great, well done my man... Now find me one, I need something newer, I also have three Waynes from the 50's..Mark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[396L35]

Flush the lines and hook a keg up to it and have a party... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[kwhizz]

WOW!!!!!!! Nice job Rick

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[supersport69]

Now your talking http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[396L35]

Hey Kevin we can change out that filter and put ice in there so as the beer flows it will get cold filtered... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

Over my dead body..
You should see this Gas Pump glowing right next to the MOTiON Sign at dusk. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I got wood. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/LightMotion0001.jpg

[DarrenX33]

Rick very very nice work. No I know where you have been lately. Good job. Can't wait to see it.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[SamLBInj]

[ QUOTE ]
Over my dead body..
You should see this Gas Pump glowing right next to the MOTiON Sign at dusk. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I got wood. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/mistermister1/chief.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]


[/ QUOTE ]
Better take one of these http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Mr70]

I'm gonna need more then one...always do.
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[SamLBInj]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[JoeG]

You get WarPaint with those Big Chiefs------Real http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif sign and pump Rick, I can even see a glow on the horion----

[Mr70]

I plan to bring them to the SuperCar Reunion Sept.2-3 in Collinsville Il.if my schedule allows it.
Glad you all enjoy this as much as I. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[copo69]

I did a Tokeheim 300 and used a motor to run computer... it really makes them neat, "ding ding" at every gallon. I hooked motor to switch on pump lever so when you remove nozzle and pull up the lever it starts. I've got a clock face I'm doing that I want to motorize. I think it will be neat to watch the clock turn and ding. That's a really nice Wayne you've got. Really hard to find one complete and not needing resto. Later Sunoco canopy light would look neat hanging over it.

[hvychev]

Wow, very cool.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Seattle Sam]

[ QUOTE ]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Pumpdone12x0008.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Rick,
How much for a gallon of that 260?
My L78 likes the best blend.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
-Sam

[Chevy Phil]

One heck of a find and What a clean up job. What would we do without WD/40 and Duck Tape ?

Nicely done. Now if we could get them things back on the street and set at .29 cents a gallon ( Hard to believe we used to get that price ) How many remember 3 or 4 guys piling in and each kicking in a buck then cruising half the night. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

Very, very, VERY cool Rick! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
I can only imagine what one like that would look like on the concrete pad outside my shop. .....Oh. oh, I just realized with your photo skills, you could do that, since you have a photo of the pad!!!!! Don't make me cry....

Like JoeG said...........those were the days when a gallon of 260 cost less than a bottle of water today........

Verne http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

I'd never make You Cry Verne. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I did a search and found the National average for Leaded octane gasoline in 1970 was 34 cents a gallon.

Some asked me if I would post a picture of the Fuel Filters.
I guess they came over from the Oldgas.com website.
I enjoy any input from you Gas & Oil guys & Welcome you here with us.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/filters0002.jpg

[Chevy454]

Rick, I thought my humongous SUN diagnostic machine was about the coolest thing I'd ever seen...until now! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Rick,

Glad you finally popped for the pump. I know you've been looking for a looooooooooooong time.

WD40 and 0000 steel wool are a resto guy's best friends!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif It looks GREAT! (in your LIVING ROOM?????) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

Rob
The gentleman who sold me this Pump,has had the SUN Distributor & Diagnostic testers in his barn in the past.He is looking for another one right now..http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Hi DC
You should see my Bedroom,and don't ask what's in my Bathroom..it Still hurts. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

[ QUOTE ]
and don't ask what's in my Bathroom..it Still hurts. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

OK - we'll give you a free pass on that comment...it's just too easy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BTW - SWEEEEEEET Pump!

[396L35]

[ QUOTE ]
You should see my Bedroom,and don't ask what's in my Bathroom..it Still hurts. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ] Dan Vasics in your bathroom??? Havent heard from him in a while... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Chevy454]

[ QUOTE ]
Rob
The gentleman who sold me this Pump,has had the SUN Distributor & Diagnostic testers in his barn in the past.He is looking for another one right now..

[/ QUOTE ]
Keep your eyes open for a SUN distributor tester & cart while you're digging... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Postsedan]

Mark,

Don`t be jealous. Stop worrying about me and start working on the wifes car before it rusts away.

Dan.

[scuncio]

Rick that is REALLY cool!

[396L35]

[ QUOTE ]
Mark,

Don`t be jealous. Stop worrying about me and start working on the wifes car before it rusts away.

Dan.

[/ QUOTE ]Dan your alive!!! How did you get out of Ricks bathroom??? I'm glad to see your doing well and re-adjusting to the world...

[DarrenX33]

Do I have to separate you two!? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[SamLBInj]

[ QUOTE ]
Rob
The gentleman who sold me this Pump,has had the SUN Distributor & Diagnostic testers in his barn in the past.He is looking for another one right now..http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

Hi DC
You should see my Bedroom,and don't ask what's in my Bathroom..it Still hurts. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
Got one of these? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/144381-thehotrodgirl_1843_3731185.gif

[hvychev]

Rick with an old pump like that is there any health hazards to worry about with old gas being in the filters or anything especially with it being in the house?

[Mr70]

When I found it,the Guts,(Intestine pipes) were already cut out of it in the lower inside section.
They add 100 lbs. or more to the pump and are what make the pump smell like crude oil too.
I have not noticed any foul smell with mine.
I talked to a Lot of Gas & Oil guys and all confirmed that no matter how big a Die Hard Gas pump collector you are today,removing the intestine pipes is an accepted practice,do to their weight & smell.Buyers want to display Gas pumps in their homes & Garages,so that weight & Smell will just make it impractical.
I will offer this advice,if you find ANYTHING that interests you and is Close in destination to you...BUY IT!
The time & money to package,crate and Palletize these things can exceed $400.00 with insurance not being possible.
Some guys drive across the country with a Car trailer,to personally pick up the pump of their dreams,by themselves to insure a safe delivery.When I found this pump 5 hours away in my State,I considered it in my back yard & didn't hesitate to pull the trigger.

I guess Gas pump collecting as a whole is coming into it's own right now.
Pumps and parts are recording record prices.
I am watching ECO brand air meters right now,as I had one in my Local gas station as a kid in Villa Park.I used to admire that Air Meter cranking up & sounding off when I used it on my Orange Krate and later a Chevelle.
I want one,but not at $500-1000.00 for a wall mount or Pedestal display.
Figures,just when I get interested in them! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Jack Sim Has written a Book,"An Illustrated Guide to Collecting Gas Pumps"..He is out of St.Louis & I can Highly recommend him & his Book.It starts from the early 1900's all the way up to 1965.It has many original pictures of the early Gravity Gas pumps,not many on the electric 1960's-70's Pumps that I want to know more about,but still gives you an understanding about their heritage.
He is currently writing another book that will cover 1965-1972 gas pumps.
He also is writing a book about Air meters too,that should be out soon.
This Market is tall right now.

[396L35]

[ QUOTE ]
Jack Sim Has written a Book,"An Illustrated Guide to Collecting Gas Pumps"..He is out of St.Louis & I can Highly recommend him & his Book.It starts from the early 1900's all the way up to 1965.It has many original pictures of the early Gravity Gas pumps,not many on the electric 1960's-70's Pumps that I want to know more about,but still gives you an understanding about their heritage.
He is currently writing another book that will cover 1965-1972 gas pumps.
He also is writing a book about Air meters too,that should be out soon.
This Market is tall right now.

[/ QUOTE ]Rick, I know Jack and his wife Cindy pretty well and they have alot of stuff... If you ever want to meet him, just come to St. Louis and we will go see them.. As for the guts in the pump, the early visible types would be impossible to remove considering that is part of the structure, but the later pumps from the 40's to today its no big deal if they are gone.. The last two pumps I bought still had the guts in them and I yet to take them out and get rid of the waste.. It was hard as hell moving these things with that s--t inside, plus the 50's Coke machine my wife couldn't live without.. I think my back hurt for about a month after that.. Mark

[Mr70]

Thanks Mark,I may take you up on that.

A few lurkers from the Oldgas site asked me for some detailed close ups of the Inspection Tags I found inside.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/tagsunoco0001.jpg

[Mr70]

Dated 11/21/70
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[Mr70]

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[Mr70]

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[Mr70]

I apologize for the deleted pictures.
I needed room in my Bucket & forget those were linked here.
This is a Gas Can from the mid to late 60's I thought would show well with it.
This particular Sunoco/AC Sales Campaign was short lived,as they soon mandated gas Cans could not carry colors beyond the color Red,and Vehicles also became much more Fuel efficient too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/gascanpump0001.jpg

[Mr70]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/gascanpump0002.jpg

[Mr70]

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[Mr70]

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[Verne_Frantz]

GooooooooooooooooooooD Dammmmmmmmmmmmn Rick! I'd give my left nut for that pump. You don't know how many times I had that handle in my hand, filling my '62 before a cruise on the "Ave" in Brunswick, and smelling that fuel!!!
What memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr70]

Keep your left nut.
You're Welcome to visit here & see it anytime.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/Mecum260002.jpg

[Z-11 396]

I USED THIS PUMP EVERY SUNDAY ON MY WAY TO THE DRAG STRIP IN LOUISVILLE, KY, ''CEDAR CREEK'' IS WAS FIRST A DIRT TRACK, THEN IT WAS PAVED ONLY THE QUARTER MILE, THEN BACK TO DIRT. I WOULD DIAL IN 160 FOR A FEW GALLONS, THEN 260 FOR A FEW, THA'S ALL I COULD AFFORD....KASEY http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

I might just take you up on that, besides there's also an old "friend" of mine there too. About 10ft long and pink.

Not to mention, there's a wreck of a '64 in your vicinity that I might like to see in person - - - - but the owner doesn't want me to come. Says the place is too cluttered and I might bump my head!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif Pretty lame excuse if you ask me....

[Verne_Frantz]

Rick,
Your PM can is FULL!!
Pour out some gas.

[Mr70]

DONE!...For you & Bob Verne. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
http://www.mrdos.com/eBay/1962Belair_71_TN.jpg

[Belair62]

Wise guy...can't be over 5'5"

[Verne_Frantz]

Too bad..................I'm 5'18"

[Mr70]

Well it only took a little over three years,but I was able to acquire all the 50 year old original Wayne 511 ground plumbing & blending components that were removed from my pump long before I found it,as well as give everything a thorough cleaning and remove the foul smell.

I refused to blast or repaint ANYTHING,as I wanted everything to be natural and authentic as it originally was.I had to be finicky and pass on components that were too far gone or badly beaten up.I had to spray each component down with oven cleaner and bake it in the oven to get the heavy varnish and residue stains off.Then wipe down very rigoursly with a light thinner & clean the mounting areas and threads to be sure all went back together just as smooth.It is one marvelously constructed engineering design that 50 years ago musta seemed Hi-tech.I am in awe of the way these were put together,and who/how they did it.My knuckles are all scraped and cut from reaching into those tight areas,but I think the results were worth it.

Now the entire pump weighs in at just over 500lbs.in these pics and could still pump a liquid today if I asked it to.The tolerances between the pipe connections are pure & true and able to withstand the psi.I even rigged up the electrical junctions to accept again.

This is the cabinet empty as I showed earlier..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/tagsunoco0001.jpg


Here it is today,fully loaded,detailed,cleaned & complete.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/sunocogutstravelkit0002.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/sunocogutstravelkit0001.jpg

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[Mr70]

A seldom seen vintage metal 1960-67 DX gas grade chart topper,before Sunoco merged with DX oil in 1968.I had to wrestle with the owner to get him to sell it to me.
SB stood for Super Boron,which was equal to Sunoco 260 grade.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/sunocogutsalldone0002.jpg


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Vintage lock & key too..

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[jeff morocco]

rick, do you have a schematic or something to go by? how did you know what went where and what was missing ?

[mockingbird812]

Wunderbar Rick! Absoulutely stunning!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

Way Chttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifL Rick!!!

Like many here, I put my time in operating these units...ding, ding!.

Is the red guard piece on the dispenser snozzle original to these...I see what looks like a '70 date on it but what year did they come out?.

And have you already or are you going to modify it so the lights alone operate as the static display?.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
~ Pete

[Dog427435]

[ QUOTE ]
Way Chttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifL Rick!!!

Like many here, I put my time in operating these units...ding, ding!.


[/ QUOTE ]


Me too!! - Plenty of blue 260!! - Very nice! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Salvatore]

Man Rick! You done real good! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

Yes, great job http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif I'll have 20 gals of 260 @ .42 !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[MosportGreen66]

Thats real neat Rick! I think you should find another pump and restore it. Imagine that a survivor and a frame off...

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
Now the entire pump weighs in at just over 500lbs.

[/ QUOTE ]

I have three vintage gas pumps that serve as night lights around the garages. All three still retain ALL the original motors and plumbing. Too many people gut the old pumps so they're easier to move, especially if they're inside a garage,...... or a house, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif but if you get them too light and easy to move, they tend to "walk away"!
If anyone wants my pumps,........ they're gonna have to work for them! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

Dennis you're not alone in that thought.
I didn't really know if you guys would be that interested in this.Thank You! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
I am looking for an unmolested mate for it,now that I have the hang of it and an influx of extra parts too,but it has to be holding a 3 digit pre-oil embargo computer.I don't want a later 4 digit,which there seems to be alot more of.

I used a few other pumps as a diagram,and actually bought another crappy partial pump to remove parts off of.That and attending as many oil & gas shows as I could,especially during the winter months.If you're not there by 6AM,you mind as well turn around and head back home because anything of value will be swallowed up already.
I found the wiring schematic & parts diagram in an old Wayne Service & Assembly manual.It was very helpful,but it was the input from fellow collectors,AND especially the few original gas&oil jockeys walking among us.You know who you are..
You guys are really under appreciated in my book...and of course,YOU WERE THERE! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

There's a pic I posted on page 1 with it's lights on.The protective gun guards first came out in late 1960's,early 70's I believe & in various colors from what I've seen.This one was still holding a red one when I found it...Good eye on the date Pete. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Don't get me wrong,collecting and acquiring anything having to do w/Chevrolet and their vehicles is first and foremost with me and always will be.But Sunoco comes after that,as it was always considered the Gas station to work at when I grew up.Their gas grades catered to the Hi-Performance leaders,and was one of the first stations to offer the New Wayne multiple blending grade pump to the general public.

While I was in the Sunoco zone,I also found something that is the perfect companion piece to this that I've been working on too and I'll post pics of that shortly.
Here's a small vintage hint..

http://www.landingnewjersey.com/images/walker-acc-500p.jpg

[ORIGLS6]

"Here's a small vintage hint.."

Lemme guess. You'll post the answer at 6:25? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif





The pause that refreshes.

[jeff morocco]

my guess would be he needs something "ice cold" first!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Chevy454]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.landingnewjersey.com/images/walker-acc-500p.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]
Looks to me like he needs a carpenter...or maybe an insurance adjuster!

[Verne_Frantz]

Rick,
Congratulations on the completeness you have achieved on the pump. IT would be my dream to have a pump like yours, ready and able to fill my tank with the good stuff!!
IT's a beauty!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Verne http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[MrsBillyBobcat]

VERY COOL RICK!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[ QUOTE ]

While I was in the Sunoco zone,I also found something that is the perfect companion piece to this that I've been working on too and I'll post pics of that shortly.
Here's a small vintage hint..

http://www.landingnewjersey.com/images/walker-acc-500p.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

Hmmmm...Since I don't think you mean a '66 Biscayne (or Bel Air http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif), I'd have to say it's a <font color="red"> Coke </font> machine? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

A Vendo 39?.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
~ Pete

[ORIGLS6]

39s are the coolest piece. I have a 7 shelf Model 63 like this. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m57/dmcumby/Vendo63.jpg

[budnate]

dam guys...cool stuff!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Johnny Horsepower]

Rick, i applaud your efforts. I too am a Sunoco nut! I can remember filling up at the "wishing well" outside of Pentwater MI during my childhood trips there.
I have gathered as much as I can. I have NOS blend pump bathroom keys (men and womens), credit cards (70 and 73) receipts, credit card holders, handy oilers with blend pumps, the promo radio, a "sunoco air" sign, oil bottle etc. and of course my pump.
Funny thing is, I don;t have a good shot of it. It was restored by a guy who bought 100 of them and does about one every 6 months with the best original parts from his stash.
I hope one day to here your pump ding......I wish mine did (its gutless)

Very very cool and well done on your part!!

John

here are the only shots i can find
http://media3.dropshots.com/photos/509921/20070610/203508.jpg (http://www.dropshots.com/zgusto#date/2007-06-10/20:35:08)

http://media5.dropshots.com/photos/509921/20071217/153212.jpg (http://www.dropshots.com/zgusto#date/2007-12-17/15:32:12)

http://media4.dropshots.com/photos/509921/20070610/203509.jpg (http://www.dropshots.com/zgusto#date/2007-06-10/20:35:09)

[Mr70]

Did Lenny W. restore your pump?
Can you show me the "Sunoco Air" sign?
You and I have nearly the same collection items.
Kickass pic! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Johnny Horsepower]

[ QUOTE ]
John
Did Lenny W. restore your pump?
Kickass collection &amp; pic! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks.
No, I think the guys name was Steve. I would have to check. He was out East (he did a great job crating it)

[shor]

i bought mine from a guy in CT years ago.
steve sounds familiar.

[shor]

his name is lenny http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[shor]

hey rick, hats off to you!
i just caught up on the last few pages of this thread....
great job on the inside...
wouldn't it be nice if you could make the pump "ding" every hour? kind of like a grandfather clock.

[Mr70]

Sorry I forgot to answer what I found earlier.
That picture I posted shows an air hose,so this 39 year old unrestored Eco wall mount airmeter I found in a bulk plant is what I was referencing..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/ecocumby0004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/ecocumby0003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/ecocumby0002.jpg

[hvychev]

As far as Chicago is concerned, does anybody know when we lost Sunoco as a gas brand? I saw this sign in the middle of what was an old neighborhood gas station on the 2700 block of south Lawndale in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood. The place is not a gas station anymore but the sign still looks pretty good. Just be careful if you go and look at it as the neighborhood is not that great. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Lawndale Chicago Sunoco Sign (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=2700+s+lawndale+chicago, +il&amp;sll=37.0625,-95.677068&amp;sspn=62.484575,135&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=41.842423,-87.717451&amp;spn=0,359.983521&amp;z=17&amp;g=2700+s+lawndale+ chicago,+il&amp;iwloc=addr&amp;layer=c&amp;cbll=41.84243,-87.717341&amp;panoid=pb34BZgcIZZBVMdOLXaReg&amp;cbp=12,211 .67417550205437,,0,-12.162533956553062)

[Bill Pritchard]

Hi Frank,

Out in the far west suburbs of Chicago where I lived, Sunoco stations were never plentiful, but there were a few around. My best guesstimate is that they were all gone out there by 1980 or so.

[Johnny Horsepower]

[ QUOTE ]
Did Lenny W. restore your pump?
Can you show me the "Sunoco Air" sign?
You and I have nearly the same collection items.
Kickass pic! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Rick, sorry this took so long. I took the pics awhile ago and forgot.
Enjoy

John
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/509921/20081117/134553.jpg (http://www.dropshots.com/Zgusto#date/2008-11-17/13:45:53)
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/509921/20081117/134733.jpg (http://www.dropshots.com/Zgusto#date/2008-11-17/13:47:33)
http://media7.dropshots.com/photos/509921/20081117/134755.jpg (http://www.dropshots.com/Zgusto#date/2008-11-17/13:47:55)
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/509921/20081117/135045.jpg (http://www.dropshots.com/Zgusto#date/2008-11-17/13:50:45)

[BJCHEV396]

WOW GREAT SUNOCO ITEMS!BRINGS BACK MEMORIES!WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL I WORKED AT A SUNOCO.STILL HAVE A COUPLE OF 260 SUNOCO IT'S A GAS DECALS.

[StealthBird]

I'm not sure when Sunoco disappeared as a gas station around here, but the Meijer superstores (for those that aren't familiar, it's like a Super Wal-Mart) in the Chicago Western Suburbs had Sunoco 260 during the summer months a couple years ago. Cool seeing the logo again... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[DarrenX33]

[ QUOTE ]
Hi Frank,

Out in the far west suburbs of Chicago where I lived, Sunoco stations were never plentiful, but there were a few around. My best guesstimate is that they were all gone out there by 1980 or so.

[/ QUOTE ]

Bill- I suspect that the Goodyear tire center on 31 just north past downtown Batavia was a Sunoco at one time.

[Mr70]

Thanks for those pix John.

[Mr70]

Got tired of having to wrestle this around when I wanted to work on it or just needed some elbow room w/the car,so I built a wooden pallet w/wheels that inserts up into the base.
My first design had thin plywood w/plastic wheels that all blew apart the minute I got them under the pump...oops!
I realized since I put the guts in,it now weighs 100's of lbs. more then I figured,so I married two 1-1/2" planks &amp; upgraded to 500 lb. steel wheels w/4"lag bolts and all is well.

As nimble as a Zamboni..

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/pumponwheels0002.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/pumponwheels0003.jpg

Sits 3" higher but as sturdy as ever.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/pumponwheels0004.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/pumponwheels0005.jpg

[ORIGLS6]

Thanks Rick. Now it will be MUCH easier to roll into my trailer. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Charley Lillard]

A blendomatic sold at the Mecum auction for about 2300.00. Great deal for someone.

[mockingbird812]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Nice job Rick!

[Mr70]

This took me awhile to find and get altogether &amp; is a real nice compliment next to the pump.
It's a vintage 1950-60's REVERE cement island lamp post w/tophat porcelain station light &amp; spots.
I then hung my two vintage unrestored towel boxes w/Sunoco gas grade charts on em.
(courtesy of kwhizz fabricating me some metal straps so as to not drill into the post...THANK YOU KEN!)
It came out better then I expected..

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/towelboxeslamppost0007.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/towelboxeslamppost0003.jpg


http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/revere004.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/revere007.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/revere006.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/revere003.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/revere005.jpg

[69Tom]

Wow. That's really cool.

[MrsBillyBobcat]

Very http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Rick!

[flyingn]

great job Rick, what an excellent collection..

[mockingbird812]

I'll take two! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Nice job Rick. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
I then hung my two vintage unrestored towel boxes w/Sunoco gas grade charts on em.
(courtesy of kwhizz fabricating me some metal straps so as to not drill into the post...THANK YOU KEN!)
It came out better then I expected..

[/ QUOTE ]

Pics of the straps? The bracket for my towel dispenser attaches to the post with a worm gear clamp.

(So does the 'other one' I've been trying to snag for a couple of years now. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif)

[Johnny Horsepower]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

John

[RPOLS3]

Neat stuff Rick

Jake

[Mr70]

I found this nice companion piece for the pump.
A vintage Sunoco station island battery display cart.
I was excited to add it to my collection,as it still had the original 60's era applied advertising decal,and was in very good shape overall.

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart007.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart008.jpg


Take note of the side slots in the pic below to the left &amp; right of the decal..

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart009.jpg


I asked the seller if he had any batteries or anything else for it.He said,"No..but there was originally a cardboard advertising sign that slid in on top,right between those 2 slots"..He said it was parted away from this many years before he got it,but did believe it was out there somewhere in his vicinity.I thanked him,gave him my contact info should he come across it,and continued to search for it as the years went by.

I did eventually find a nice dry Vintage NOS 1940's display battery,that accents it quite well.

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart002.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart003.jpg


I then continued to find alot of Sunoco related memorabila &amp; use the cart to display them on,as they look good on it.

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart004.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart005.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart010.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart011.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart012.jpg




....Then I came across something advertised for sale on another site 2 months ago and new exactly what it was.The sign is dated October of 1958.I couldn't reach for my wallet fast enough.
The seller found it in near Albany N.Y.,so it's possible it could be the actual one parted from it years ago.
I met up with him @ Peotones' Oil&amp;Gas last month and my search had finally ended.
Just a neat lil find.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart014.jpg


How it slips in..

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart013.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart016.jpg

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart017.jpg


http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz310/bubblemug/sunocobatterycart018.jpg

[JRSully]

Rick, don't know if you watch that show on History channel. "American Pickers" 2 guys from the Midwest that go around the US treasure hunting. In last night's episode they found this guy in Fla that had an unbelievable, and I mean unbeleivable, stash of vintage and NOS gas pump/signs/garage stuff. You can probably catch it again, they re-run episodes all week. SULLY

[Mr70]

Yep...Thanks Sully,caught it lastnight.
Many websites are buzzing about that too,&amp; burning up the phone lines trying to contact him in Fla.
Phenomenal collection that guy has hoarded over the years.

[Lynn]

Just reading back through this post. I notice you said the computer was dated April 70, but the pump was built in 63. So... I guess it isn't "numbers matchin"? Oh well, practically worthless now. I will be glad to do you a favor and take it off your hands. Can I have it?

[budnate]

Rick...the wheels started spinning...rig that pump to deliver a few flavors of Brew...the ultimate brewmeister for a gearhead http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

Found these Sunoco commercials on youtube.

1969.Check out the battery display rack in the back left.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNAT4EUeIDE&amp;feature=related

This one featuring Darrin,(Bewitched),Stephens #2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iUNykw-BG0&amp;feature=related

..and this one from 1977.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&amp;v=sV8KlJvChB8

[mockingbird812]

one of my favorite threads! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr70]

One more from 1966.
I remember the tag line..&quot;Sunoco..Sunoco..Sunoco..&quot;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyVnwNSYkn8&amp;feature=related

[Mr70]

While looking at a car last year,the owner mentions he used to work @ a Sunoco Station as a teen...I like Sunoco...He then tells me he saved a few items,including the cement island can display they had,before the dismantle.
We couldn't come to an agreement on the car,so as I'm leaving he asks would I like to see the Sunoco items.
I like Sunoco..
Shows me some nick nacks and oil cans.An hour later I come home with this.

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/001.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/002.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/003.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/004.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/005.jpg


http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/006.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/007.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/008.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/009.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/010.jpg

He had it packed with cans,but not fully.
I added more to fill it up to capacity.
50 cans total..25 a side..I like it.

[Mr70]

She's really clean inside.Had it in his basement for decades.
Near as I can tell,it's complete.

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/012.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/013.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/014.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/015.jpg


http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/016.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/017.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/018.jpg


http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/020.jpg


http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/022.jpg

http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz200/petersx2/023.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Nice addition to the collection Rick! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[COPO PETE]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif
Peter

[wheelhop]

Isn't that a fire hazard to have that thing in your living room?

[Uncle_Doug]

I didn't have to work quite as hard as you secure my SUNOCO pump. I bought it from a SUNOCO service rep at Hershey several decades ago. It is an NOS pump that had never had fuel run through it. Still has the paint on the V belts that drive the pumps and the instruction tags attached. It came with a coaxial hose and nozzle as well as two spare complete upper doors with trim and glass. No restoration needed here! I have 31 photos posted on my flickr page: www.flickr.com/photos/dakelm (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dakelm)

[beater68427]

Hey!!! Id like 1000 gal of that super premiums at a 44.5 please ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[beater68427]

HEY!! I might have got Jipped!! I see 8 grades of fuel but only two tank intakes to the pumps....

[mockingbird812]

Nice piece Doug and welcome aboard!

[Mr70]

Check out my friend Rob who got his old original unrestored gas pumps up & working today. :)

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