Antique Gas Pump 1940s

[mad57]

I went to an auction and saw this i need another project like i need a hole in the head but just had to have it, its a 1940s wayne 70 gas pump ..missing some pieces but still pretty solid, judging but whats left of side art its a flying A pump, but iam having a hard time making out the front art doesnt look like flying A design can you guys help out? still had gas in it from the 40s??

 

[The Hot Rod Grille]

According to Jack Sim's Illustrated Guide To Gas Pumps, Your Wayne 70 pump dates from 1937. The decal looks like it once advertised American gasoline (Amoco in later years). Looks like a great project! Keep us updated with pics of the progress.

Jim

 

[Stuart in MN]

The broken glass on the side is definitely Flying A, but the decal on the front looks like Standard/Amoco.

 

[mad57]

According to Jack Sim's Illustrated Guide To Gas Pumps, Your Wayne 70 pump dates from 1937. The decal looks like it once advertised American gasoline (Amoco in later years). Looks like a great project! Keep us updated with pics of the progress.

Jim

Thanks any pics of this ammaco sticker in good condition?

 

[Fubar]

I have one of the original large American porcelain round sign pole signs. I was going to put it up in my shop, but I don't have the wall space (not to mention it weighs a ton)...

 

[Shadowdog500]

Here is page with parts for your Model 70. http://www.gaspumpheaven.com/GPH/Scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=123

Out of curiosity, what does a pump in that condition go for at auction?

Chris

 

[kchalle]

Here's my 1955 pump

 

[Aberdale]

That should be a fun project, and will look absolutely gorgeous when restored. I restored a Bennett 756 about 10 years ago. Most restorers gut the insides to reduce weight. I cleaned up and restored the insides as well. It's heavy, but I can lift the pump lever and the pump will run. Pretty neat when all lit up. It's going back in the garage after I get the inside of the garage redone.

Good luck with your pump project. It's not all that important which brand you choose as many stations changed hands or were merged into other brands over the years. It looks like Flying A or Amoco would be the closest to the original (unless you find evidence of another brand under the paint). Otherwise, you could choose your favorite brand for the final restoration.

That pump would look super with NOS porcelain signs and a vintage globe on top.

Dale

 

[Blue440Duster]

I started with Amoco back in 1992 as a transport driver we have since been bought up by BP and they got rid of the fleets so I'm a terminal tech now....{but I digress}

Back when I started some of the old timers use to tell this story(don't know if it's true you can believe it or not I'm just passing it on) that some amoco yahoos got a bill for storage at a warehouse that they did not know what it was for so after some investigation it was found that it was a crapload of "still in the box" glass globes for old pumps.......... well you know whats next don't you.........
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[mad57]

wow destroyed them all !!! pretty stupid for them they were worth a pretty penny,..this pump i paid $650 for it at auction. too much but i just wanted it!.

 

[hot_roddodge]

wayne 90 gas pump

I just aquired a wayne model 90 gas pump. Can anyone give me any information and year this pump was in use? Thank You

 

[JC23]

As for the logo on the body, Some of the old Marathon designs had a man running. I think I saw a leg in there somewhere. Just thinking out loud, I guess.

 

[Dangerman77]

Damn, thats a great find!! definantly post pics of when you restore it!!