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260...It's A Gas!
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! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif
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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/v6...coCUSTOM22.jpg |
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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.
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That is cool Rick.. I have a few pumps myself but my favorite one is my Rush K visible pump... Good find... Mark
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The Blender plate & buttons are all there,and still function properly.
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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. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif
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Original Hose & Handle Gun with Stainless still in tact.
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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!
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Lets see it light up...
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Wow great find!! Its cleans up nice, congrats. I will take 10 gallons. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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"Check Your oil & washer fluid too sir?" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/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/v6...one12x0004.jpg |
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Flush the lines and hook a keg up to it and have a party... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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Now your talking https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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Hey Kevin we can change out that filter and put ice in there so as the beer flows it will get cold filtered... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif
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Over my dead body..
You should see this Gas Pump glowing right next to the MOTiON Sign at dusk. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif I got wood. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...Motion0001.jpg |
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Rick very very nice work. No I know where you have been lately. Good job. Can't wait to see it.
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Over my dead body.. You should see this Gas Pump glowing right next to the MOTiON Sign at dusk. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif I got wood. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ter1/chief.jpg [/ QUOTE ] [/ QUOTE ] Better take one of these https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif |
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I'm gonna need more then one...always do.
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You get WarPaint with those Big Chiefs------Real https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif sign and pump Rick, I can even see a glow on the horion----
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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. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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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.
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Wow, very cool.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...one12x0008.jpg [/ QUOTE ] Rick, How much for a gallon of that 260? My L78 likes the best blend.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif -Sam |
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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. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif |
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Very, very, VERY cool Rick! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/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 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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I'd never make You Cry Verne. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/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/v6...ilters0002.jpg |
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Rick, I thought my humongous SUN diagnostic machine was about the coolest thing I'd ever seen...until now! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
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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!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif It looks GREAT! (in your LIVING ROOM?????) https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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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..https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif Hi DC You should see my Bedroom,and don't ask what's in my Bathroom..it Still hurts. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif |
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and don't ask what's in my Bathroom..it Still hurts. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] OK - we'll give you a free pass on that comment...it's just too easy https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif BTW - SWEEEEEEET Pump! |
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You should see my Bedroom,and don't ask what's in my Bathroom..it Still hurts. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif [/ QUOTE ] Dan Vasics in your bathroom??? Havent heard from him in a while... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif |
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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... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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Mark,
Don`t be jealous. Stop worrying about me and start working on the wifes car before it rusts away. Dan. |
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