[BCMA] Fwd: Restoration of a Vintage Gas Pump

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Good morning Myers,

You are fortunate to have all the parts for the pump.  After your upcoming
restoration the pump should be displayed indoors.  This next time it will
last for decades.

The glass is the hardest piece to replace as glass cylinders were
manufactured in different lengths and diameters depending upon the model
and company.  Crack or break it, and a replacement may need to be an
acrylic version, if it can be found.

Disassemble the pump very methodically, taking more pictures than you ever
think might be needed for reassembly.  Make prints.  Label containers for
storing the parts.  Hopefully you can find someone who is patient and
whose mind works in a mechanical, methodical way.

I have had one pump restored.  First it went to a local welding firm for
sandblasting.  Whoever does this shouldn't be too aggressive - just enough
to get to bare metal.  Do the inside surfaces as well as the outside. 
Then the metal will need to be primed before the bare metal starts to
'bloom' (oxidize).  So, have this organized to be done before two or three
days pass.  Do not let the bare metal sit without being primed.

Once primed you will have time to get a body shop to paint the pieces. 
Many body shops only want ICBC work which pays well.  In Burns Lake a
bodyshop may be more community minded and take on the project. 
Fortunately I found a fellow who spent much more time than he charged. 
Local antique car buffs may be able to paint for you, but first have a
look at the cars they've painted.

When you reassemble the pump source new cork gaskets for the glass - top
and bottom.  These won't be needed to provide a seal for the gas anymore
but they will protect the glass cylinder.  You will likely want the wiring
re-done.

Paint colours have codes:
<https://www.schemecolor.com/esso-logo-colors.php#:~:text=%20Esso%20Logo%20Colors%20with%20Hex%20%26%20RGB,5%20CMYK%3A%200%2C%200%2C%200%2C%200%20More%20>

Heritage Park in Calgary has a section called Gasoline Alley.  Someone
there should be able to answer questions.  Or, they can refer you to
someone who has experience.

I believe Pogo's Garage is in Armstrong, B.C.  They seem to specialize in
globes, both reproduction and imaginary.  But, they might be able to
source a few parts for you or provide leads.

Vic's Old Gas Pump Parts is in Everett, Washington, and should have cork
gaskets.  <https://www.vics66.com>  I bought mine from them.

Some pictures from Calgary's Heritage Park are attached.

Best of luck.

Craig Horsland,
Fruitvale, B.C.


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