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I purchased this for $ 400.00 in east Texas. Manufactured from the Southwest Pump Company in Bonham Texas. The pump was originally in a service station in Tyler Texas. Nick named "chrome dome" due to it's chrome top, these pumps are still very collectible in the gas and oil collecting world.
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Nice pump.
Yes for sure just fill er up with ethal Ha ha lol. I also love my old cars TOO!
Iv'e been collecting and involved in pump restoration for 15 years the problem is I never sell anything great pump glad to see someone else loves this stuff like I do
i recently purchased this type of pump and was wondering where i could find the face plates for this model
where can i find a gulf gas pump called chrome top or chormey its a short pump with a large window and a skiney base with no globe ,?
I have a Southwest visible pump and I am trying to find a lighted globe for the top ... any suggestions?
Just like my pump. Love this style Gulf gas pumps.