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Jason
Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: looking for a pic of a 1940's petrol pump |
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hi everyone,
been talking to the wife (for a change ), and when the Alvis is finished, we're having the garden turned into a drive.
We agreed that a 1940's petrol pump would look the business as an ornament at the side of the drive.
I know they sell for a lot of money, so I'm looking for a picture or photo of one so I could make a replica, it obviously wouldn't need to work so wouldn't need the internals.
I'm thinking about a steel box made to shape (going off a picture or photo)with a new hose and nozzle etc etc. all nicely painted up to look like a petrol pump.
I've tried google images but I thought it would be quicker if anyone on here had a photo.
jason _________________ "people with money buy a Rolls Royce, people with taste buy an Alvis". |
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buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
I have a friend who restores old petrol pumps, I am sure he could help you out, PM your email address, and I will forward it on. I would think if you did want to go original, he could sort you out reasonably.
Cheers
Dave |
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Rich5ltr
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 678 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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Have you looked on Google and Google images? There are people on there who sell these so there are many pictures to chose from. |
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Jason
Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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buzzy bee wrote: | Hi
I have a friend who restores old petrol pumps, I am sure he could help you out, PM your email address, and I will forward it on. I would think if you did want to go original, he could sort you out reasonably.
Cheers
Dave |
hi buzzy bee
pm sent
cheers
jason _________________ "people with money buy a Rolls Royce, people with taste buy an Alvis". |
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Jason
Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Rich5ltr wrote: | Have you looked on Google and Google images? There are people on there who sell these so there are many pictures to chose from. |
hi rich5ltr,
I have tried google images but the pics seem a bit small (the ones I've looked at anyway)
I just thought someone on here might have a pic to save me time looking
jason _________________ "people with money buy a Rolls Royce, people with taste buy an Alvis". |
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Rich5ltr
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 678 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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Try this site there are l oads of pictures and from what I can see they all zoom when you click them.
http://www.vintagepetrolpumps.co.uk
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Jason
Joined: 12 Nov 2008 Posts: 623 Location: Todmorden, Lancs.
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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cheers rich5ltr
thats perfect I'll get on with making one when the Alvis is finished
jason _________________ "people with money buy a Rolls Royce, people with taste buy an Alvis". |
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4751 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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Hi
I know you said 40's, but there is a cracking pump at PeterTavy village on here-- http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/old_garages.htm
Incidently Rick I saw an interesting old garage last yr on the B5444 Wrexham Street/Wrexham Road, in Mold.
It might be worth a photo if anyone is in the area, it is on the RH side when leaving the town centre. _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22429 Location: UK
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