New life for a 1912 gas pump!

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Ok guys here's another project to bore the heck out of you all. I found this old "Blind Pig" gas pump about four years ago in an old run down building. The old pump dates back to 1912. The first time I seen it I really didn't like it but figured it would be a crime not to try and do something with it so I dragged it home and believe me when I say that this puppy is heavy. The body was rusted out so I stripped it all down to the bare bones and started in. I made all the metal panels out of 1/8 plated and rolled it. Some of the cast iron parts were cracked and I welded them up again. The knobs, leavers and a few doors were missing so I fabricated the doors and machined all the new leavers and knobs. After a fresh flick of paint and some decals I made an island that I pre-wired and placed the old pump on it where it is to this very day just outside my shop. Just think, This pump was pumping gas when the Titanic sank. Hope you like the finished product. PaulLast edited by 4shorts; 05-25-2006 at 08:10 PM.Miller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:Amazing! Bet it didn't look that good when it was new. Great job.
Reply:Originally Posted by 4shorts[COLOR="Blue"]I stripped it all down to the bare bones and started in.
Reply:you have profound talent in restoration my friend i like it...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Amazing.The collection of skills you would need to do something like that is staggering.Hope it's well secured to that island.Scott
Reply:That looks fabulous!  I only wish that I had that kind of skill.  Would love to see the rest of your shop sometime.
Reply:Originally Posted by Arc_ItNothing boring about this project!  The final product looks great.  I am curios how you "strip the metal down to the bare bones".  I find some of the antiques I have come across are so rusted I have a terrible time getting to down to bare metal especially in small nooks and areas an angle grinder or other tool can't reach.  Do you use a sandblaster?  I have heard they have a tendency to pit the metal and hurt the final finish.  What do you find works best?
Reply:Thanks for the info '4shorts'.  Your pressure blaster is a 20lb?  What size of air compressor do you use?  I have tried one of those gun style siphon blasters with a small 2Hp and it was certainly underpowered.
Reply:Originally Posted by Arc_ItThanks for the info '4shorts'.  Your pressure blaster is a 20lb?  What size of air compressor do you use?  I have tried one of those gun style siphon blasters with a small 2Hp and it was certainly underpowered.
Reply:Great looking pump, paint looks a bit like Coca-Cola red. BTW your stuff is definitely not boring, keep sending them in, they're very motivating!!!Sure, I can fix it... I got a welder!!!
Reply:Let me sum it up in a word - outstanding.  Here in the Great White NorthMosquitoes can't fly at 40 below
Reply:I love those old gas pumps.  You did a great job, it's way beyond anything I have ever even considered tackling.  I am particularly fond of the Shell color scheme as I worked for them for 37 years and now get a pension that lets me hang around the house and weld.Keep the pictures coming it will inspire the rest of us to step up and try something more complex.
Reply:Great work 4shorts. Simonhttp://members.optusnet.com.au/~abba/index.html
Reply:Indeed - great work !John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:4shorts,very nice work... here's one of my stalled projects... a Gilbarco 960... circa 1950... all it likes is paint and decals.... going with Dino Supremejohn Attached Images
Reply:As usual Paul....Beautiful work!!!  Please keep them coming.
Reply:Originally Posted by jniolon4shorts,very nice work... here's one of my stalled projects... a Gilbarco 960... circa 1950... all it likes is paint and decals.... going with Dino Supremejohn
Reply:You did an amazing job It also triggers me to do a project like that someday
Reply:beautifull work 4shorts I love that here at my place if my wife would let me  Creative metal Creative metal Facebook
Reply:Nice work 4shorts!http://www.powerwagonadvertiser.com/...ead.php?t=4417Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:Thanks guys for all your kind words and encouragement. It's very nice to receive a compliment on a project but when it comes from folks like yourselves that are into welding and fabricating it feels more legitimate and means extra special.I've got some other "Unique" projects completed here that I'll post at a later date. Nothing worst than someone hogging the site.I'm sure I can speak for all Canadian and wish all of our American neighbors and happy Memorial Day. Our prayers and thoughts are with the brave men and women fighting over in Iraq and around the world. PaulPS. Thanks Bruce for the link to the pictures. It was a real treat to see them!Miller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:That's what neighbors are supposed to do isn't it? Regards 2 All Vets, Here & Around the World,Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:Great work! Your work exemplifies what a talented chap can produce, given he has the tools to play with.    I, especially, enjoyed the photo of you sandblasting outside in July.  :-)
Reply:nice work
Reply:That's a fine bit of restoration, 4Shorts, and I'd like to talk to you more about it and the pressure blaster you and your brother built (especially like the picture of you pressure blasting out in the Canadian snow). Would you please contact me off this board, at [email protected]?