I remember visiting Chuck’s place at the Granbury trade fair. His collection is what motivated me to start collecting. He treated me like we had been friends forever. He was a true pioneer to collecting windmills. He will be missed by most of us windmillers.
I don’t have a complete USWE pump but have this base. The first picture is the only complete pump that I have. It is not for sale, sorry. It is patented 1880. J.D.
KRB, I don't know about using regular molasses. I get the dehydrated molasses at my local feed store, guessing most local stores would also have it. J.D.