This video shows how I built this custom, half-scale, visible gas pump replica and made it into an outdoor-capable electric vehicle charger. I built it for around $250 (not including the EV charger or electric supplies).

Materials list:

• Junk steel tire rim (or similar)

• Junk hub cab, or similar steel bowl shaped object - Sheet metal (steel), 16 and 18 gauge

• Expanded sheet steel, similar to this: https://amzn.to/3Rfq1vp

• 1" EMT conduit pipe - Rebar 8, 4' pieces + extra

• 8 chair corner braces, https://www.menards.com/main/hardware/utility-hardware/corner-flat-braces/national-hardware-reg-3-4-x-1-antique-bronze-chair-corner-brace-4-pack/n176-347/p-1444448897340-c-9700.htm

• Steel bar for cylinder area (I bought a steel planter stand)

• 3/8" threaded rods and nuts

• OSI Quad Window and door exterior caulk (seam sealer)

• Fiberglass filler

• Automotive Body Filler

• Various paints and primers

• Clear coat: https://amzn.to/44nJEZS

• Various wiring for lighting and charger

• Electric car charger vinyl decals: https://amzn.to/3GbRsDZ

• Electric car charger. The one I used is a 3.5kW, 16-amp level 2 portable charger: https://amzn.to/3RitQjq