Some tank photos for proof Neil! JM

gary ca
that is the same tank as mine , with dip stick also

Had Gary not posted his photos, I may have not done it. I cast doubts about the tank after looking at its construction; but it is the same as Gary mentioned.
What is the deal with the channel iron running thru the sides near the bottom? Was there a set of legs to support the tank via the channel? Resting on itself and the rail ties from what I could see...
Neil: That is the standard handle for that particular brand of hand pump. Honestly, I am surprised this tank and the pallet wagon it rests on are not in better shape. Anyone that knows my friend and his family are well aware of their First Class operation. I messed up and should have purchased the 1977 F-350 service truck, as it only had 27,xxx miles and clean as a pin. It would have been perfect to park in the corner of our shop for use.
Still some choice items offered to me, and SO tempting. The ranch water truck is available, and talk about a beauty. Downside of things, it is too old to use on the roads of California due to the age. Its a Kenworth T-800 set up with semi oval or eliptical tank, with 3 front sprays, 2 sides, left street sweep, 4 rear sprays, AND electronic controlled cannon spray. Oh, and CAT 3406E matched to an 18 speed I believe. Not too shabby for a "farm" truck!!! JM