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!
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.