Gas Stations

[Mr70]

When gas stations really were gas stations.
Off I-71 in Wilmington Ohio some 46 years ago.

[Mr70]

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[markinnaples]

Those old stations always had a muscle car of some type sitting on the lot or in one of the bays. The one across the street from my elementary school had an SS454 Chevelle in Cranberry Red with black stripes on their lot for years. That car probably cemented my love of muscle cars as I drooled over it daily and daydreamed when I should have been doing school work.

[68l30]

I worked for Sohio at one time and loved it, pump key in hand and a wad of cash in my pocket. Full service and manual credit card machine at the island. Sundays were a 11 hour shift all by yourself....and the Camaro was always parked out front.


BIG

[grantprix]

Here's a couple of old photos from 1968 of a newly opened Hancock station in Sacramento where my older brothers worked. Bob is in the white shirt behind the pump &amp; Larry is dressed up as the Hancock Rooster bringing in the new customers. I'm the kid in the striped shirt in the background with Bob. I remember they were giving away Hot Wheels cars with fill-ups and somehow I ended up with a few of them. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Mr70]

HOLY SMOKES!...Grant,do you mind if I share your 1st photo with another group?
That's a Wayne 511-E blender pump on the far left.Everyone always assumes these were Sunoco specific,but they have been known to been sold to other oil companies as well.Not only is yours a HANCOCK brand,but it has the seldom seen &quot;Motor Match&quot; chart on top too. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

[grantprix]

Not at all, feel free to share it!

[earntaz]

Gasolene ... !!!

[marxjunk]

is that Nixon with the little girl??

[Bill Pritchard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: marxjunk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">is that Nixon with the little girl?? </div></div>

If it isn't, he's a dead ringer for Tricky Dick!

[Bill Pritchard]

Don's Union 76 on IL Rt.31 in North Aurora, IL in 1973...

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[m22mike]

Yep, that's Tricky Dick, what a piece of work he was.

[PeteLeathersac]

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Here's a pic I rotate as a screen saver...makes me feel like I'm 16 again and just finished snow shovelling the lot.
Awesome thread Rick, looking forward to more postings!
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~ Pete

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[Mr70]

It is Nixon,taken in 1955.
<span style="font-style: italic">&quot;Vice President Richard Nixon,a one time service station attendant,went back in the business briefly today to help the March of Dimes campaign in its drive against Polio.Here,he &quot;services&quot; the car of five year old Carol Vitiello,a polio victim.&quot;</span>

[NorCam]

Here's a few shots of a local brand I am into called Red Head. They had 400+ stations in Western Canada from the 1920's through 1958 and I have recreated this stations Red Head island theme in one of my garages. Very rare collectibles in these parts.

Red Head Station - Edmonton Alberta Circa 1955
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The service island from the same Wood Park Station above.
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Island image printed to canvas and hung on a 12' wall in my garage.
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The island built with lights and pumps added in front of the image backdrop.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/DBL_NKL/Red%20Head%20Oil%20Collection/Red%20Head%20Pumps.jpg

The pumps and can/bottle racks shown above are original survivors and all are &quot;extremely&quot; hard items to find. Some items shown are the only survivors known to exist in this coveted regional brand. When I build my new shop in the coming year, there will be an actual station built with an outdoor island and canopy done up in Red Head. I love this stuff...great thread you guys started here.

[Mr70]

Very nice Earl.I've only heard of Red Head brand,but never seen one before.
That center vertical island light in your first 2 photos looks to be a REVERE brand lighter..Very hard to come by,and almost cracked.
Those pieces you've acquired are epic.Please share your progress with us as you go along.

[TimG]

Very cool, I've never heard of Red Head brand. I'd love to see some Gilmore stuff.

[Mr. Chevy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 68l30</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I worked for Sohio at one time and loved it, pump key in hand and a wad of cash in my pocket. Full service and manual credit card machine at the island. Sundays were a 11 hour shift all by yourself....and the Camaro was always parked out front.


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ME TOO!! I worked at a Marathon Station all through high school. The owner of the business was really cool. He would let us work on our cars in the evenings in the bays and use the lifts provided all of our work was caught up.. I really miss those days.. Lots of fun!! Seems like it was more simple and just easier times than today...

Rich

[Mr. Chevy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yep, that's Tricky Dick, what a piece of work he was. </div></div>

Mike, he was nowhere as bad than what is there today.. Ok off politics!!

Rich

[Tracker1]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Pritchard</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: marxjunk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">is that Nixon with the little girl?? </div></div>

If it isn't, he's a dead ringer for Tricky Dick! </div></div>

Gotta be - kid is protesting the fact that Tricky Dick just took her candy

[69B Z28]

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[68l30]

That's COOL!

BIG

[Mr70]

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[Mr70]

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[mockingbird812]

Dang, that's some good stuff Rick. Thanks! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr70]

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[seventieshow]

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Blue Chevy II looks like a real head knocker.

[PeteLeathersac]

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Awesome pics and way cool traffic shots!
In the Shell Station picture between the wrecked '59 Pontiac and '66 Impala shots, looks like Steve in the Formula behind the '71 Runner on the street, a '66 BelAir in line beside the '74 Nova also love that '72 Opel Rally behind it...twin '73 Comets to each side of the 74/75 Lemans plus dual '72 AMC Ambassadors also in front of the '72 Torino Coupe at the pumps, is that a '68 Biscayne w/ funky bumper reflection also a blurry '64 Impala at the street curb...what else?
In the 40's era Indian Trails Texaco pic, who's the guy in the shop w/ astronaut suit and bubble helmet ring collar?
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~ Pete

[Mr70]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">..In the 40's era Indian Trails Texaco pic, who's the guy in the shop w/ astronaut suit and bubble helmet ring collar?</div></div>

That's José Jiménez.

<span style="font-style: italic">Ed Sullivan: &quot;Now, what do you consider the most important thing in rocket travel?&quot;
José Jiménez: &quot;To me the most important thing in the rocket travel is the blast-off.&quot;
Ed Sullivan: &quot;The blast-off.&quot;
José Jiménez: &quot;I always take a blast before I take off. Otherwise I wouldn't go near that thing.&quot;</span>

[earntaz]

For you youngin's, here is more of what Mr70 has posted. If you want a real laugh, search YouTube for the actual recordings ... TAZ

Part I

DH) The gentleman you`re about to meet is the most important man in any of our lives. He`s the United States officer who has been sent into outer space. I`m referring to the cheif astronaut with the United States Interplantary Expeditionary Force and here he is now. How do you do sir, may we have your name?

JJ) My name, Jose Jimenez

DH) And you`re the cheif astronaut with the United States Interplantary Expeditionary Force?

JJ) I am the cheif astronaut, with the United States, Interplanetary, (long pause).... My name Jose Jimenez

DH) Mr. Jimenez could you tell us a little about your space suit?

JJ) Yes, it`s very uncomfortable

DH) How much, how much did the space suit cost?

JJ) That eh space suit cost 18,000 dollars

DH) 18,000 dollars?

JJ) Yes

DH) That seems rather expensive.

JJ) Well it has two pair of pants ... So that`s only 9,000 dollars a piece...

DH) I`ve been noticing this, Mr. Jimenez. What is this called, a crash helmet?

JJ) Oh I hope not

DH) What are the physical qualities that they look for in an astronaut?

JJ) The physical qualities they look for in the astronaut, you got to have the perfect hearing, you got to have the perfect vision, you got to have the normal blood pressure, you got to have four legs

DH) You have to have four legs?

JJ) Yes, they were going to send a dog but they thought that would be too cruel

DH) Mr. Jimenez you must have some opinions on the race for space.

JJ) All right I will (long pause) I got one

DH) What do you think of Vanguard I and Jupiter II

JJ) That was a pretty close game ... I thought for sure that Vanguard was going to take it...

DH) The west coast yes...

JJ) ...What you were reading the papers about...

DH) ...Yeh I know, Tell me Jose,

JJ) I`ll tell you Jose

DH) Tell me

JJ) Yes I`ll tell you, you just ask me and I tell you...

DH) Alright

DH) Were you a participant at any of the rocket launchings at Cape Canaveral?

JJ) I was a participant, at any of the rocket launchings at Cape Canaveral, I was there,when they opened the door into the nose-cone, and they took that mouse, and they put that mouse inside the nose-cone, then, they closed the door, on that little mouse, (long pause) I don`t want to talk about it

DH) Please Mr. Jimenez please, please let`s ah, try to continue here, ah

DH) I want to ask you: What is the most important thing in rocket travel?

JJ) To me the most important thing in the a rocket travel is the blast-off

DH) The blast-off.

JJ) I always take a blast before I take off, (pause) otherwise I wouldn`t get in that thing

DH) Well after that: What is the proceedure in taking off?

JJ) The proceedure after that in taking off, you got to put on the tetro-hydrollic double dynamo rebostable booster, you got to activate the de-compression activator, and you got to put on the anti-magnetic escowsinga system

DH) And then you`re really up there!

JJ) No that opens the door, (long pause) and lets out that little mouse



Part II



DH) Let`s talk about the rockets themselves

JJ) Well, I, I had trouble once with one of the rockets

DH) At Cape Canaveral?

JJ) No at the Radio City Music Hall, It was something about seperate mantainence...

DH)(Yes)

JJ) (I don`t know)

DH) Let`s ah change the subject

JJ) Okay if you know how

DH) Let`s talk about the actual rocket trip

JJ) Okay

DH) By the way do you know that it`s costing the government seven billion dollars, to send you on this trip into outer space?

JJ) That`s not my fault, I told them I was willing to go Tourist, and they said it was such a long trip, go first class and that`s what I done...

DH)...Okay do you think the...

JJ)...(no overweight baggage)...

DH) Do you think there will be life on Mars?

JJ) Maybe, if I land on a Saturday night, something might be happening, otherwise I`m going to bring a book

DH) That`s something I ah, wanted to ask you about Mr. Jimenez, of coarse it`s a very long trip into outer space...

JJ) Yes it`s a long trip alright

DH) ...And I just wonder what you`ll do to ah do to entertain yourself during those long, lonely, solitary, hours when you`re all by yourself?

JJ) Well, I plan to cry a lot

DH) I ah, I would imagine that food is a major problem on a trip into outer space

JJ) I would imagine that food is a major problem, on a trip into outer space, and it is you know, they only allow you to have the ten ounces of food

DH) Only ten ounces of food?

JJ) That`s right

DH) Well how will you manage?

JJ) I`ll eat out

DH) After you`ve ah been into outer space Mr. Jimenez, and you return to earth, where will you be landing?

JJ) I am going to be landing in Nevada

DH) In the state of Nevada

JJ) In the state of Nevada

DH) Then you`re convinced that they will get you back to earth?

JJ) I am convinced that they will get me back to earth,

DH) Good

JJ) Just how far into it, (long pause) that`s what I`m not convinced about

DH) Well surely they`ve made some provisions to break your fall?

JJ) To break my fall?

DH) Yes

JJ) Sure Nevada

DH) Well Mr. Jimenez I think you`re certainly to be congratulated for this very very dangerous, undertaking

JJ) Oh don`t say undertaking

DH) Ah, mission, this very dangerous mission,

JJ) That`s a better choice of words

DH) And before you go...

JJ) Don`t even say go

DH) Before that I just wonder if there are a few words that you`d like to say to the people of the United States?

JJ) Yes there are a few words that I`d like to say...

DH) Please go ahead

JJ) ... to the people of the United States

JJ) People of the United States of America, Please don`t let them do this to me.

[mockingbird812]

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[Mr70]

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[JBALL]

Now a bagel shop. Stopped here with my dad many times as a kid. Jerry's is long gone as well!


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[JBALL]

Never heard of Benzol. Across from the entrance of Coney Island in Cincinnati,OH 04/26/1927

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[Mr70]

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[mockingbird812]

with those prices....late 1970's when photo taken?

[Woj]

Here's a restored service station in the Cuyahoga Valley, near Peninsula, OH. A great place to snap a few pix on summer car rides.

This is the SS Bonneville on one of her summer voyages.

Phil Woj.

PS. I also worked at the same gas station as Big in the late 70's, early 80's.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/Woj1969/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/1965%20bonneville/Summer%202009%20pix%20and%20cars%20087_zpsmmfgkrjh .jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/Woj1969/media/1971%20Pontiac%20Ventura/1965%20bonneville/Summer%202009%20pix%20and%20cars%20087_zpsmmfgkrjh .jpg.html)

[Steve Shauger]

Back in the day....

[Steve Shauger]

Remember the gas lines in 1974...The Good Ole Days.

[Mr70]

Now that's advertising.

[Mr70]

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[Mr70]

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[bigjake]

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[70 copo]

My Hometown Gas Station... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[Mr70]

That's out of this world Phil.

[PeteLeathersac]

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Love that '59 Poncho in the Sunoco window also the Ashtabula spaceship is so cool!
Click here for a short 1976 clip of the spaceship w/ lights flashing on YouTube.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xfh5iBBh4Y

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[NorCam]

2014 with my shoebox



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[bbbentley]

Guys. I love this stuff (Petroliana/Memorabilia) I did not put this in the wanted section, because I am not desperately seeking this item.I am looking for, I should say, casually looking for, meaning if the price is right, one(1) of these Island lights, maybe even 2 if you come across one. say under $300, I'd appreciate a lead. So, please help me get my own station built in my back yard. Willing to trade goodies too. Thanks BB
Less than perfect OK, even rough 'cause my diorama I am making is like one of those calendars with an abandoned station look.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-13059-57613-pure_gas_station.jpg

[Charley Lillard]

The guys on American pickers just bought several of those in a episode I watched a couple days ago.

[bbbentley]

Story of my life...hour late &amp; a dollar short <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

[Charley Lillard]

They sell their stuff so you might try contacting their store.

[68l30]

Love the pics of that Pure station..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif One day my station will be done.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

BIG

[Mr70]

James
There's a guy in ND who recently contacted me about selling his island light like yours pictured..I'll email you the link.

Here's a nice REVERE brand Sunoco Blue Porcelain island light fixture w/matching porcelain blue spots,that I recently got up &amp; running...Like wrestling an octopus.

[bbbentley]

A beautiful piece! Probably out of my league unless I luck onto something. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[Charley Lillard]

http://www.antiquearchaeology.com/locations.php

[NorCam]

I bought three Revere fluted poles from another collector friend in North Dakota a couple years ago and dragged them home to restore. At the time I paid $450 each for them (unrestored) and that was a smoking deal with porcelain shades included. Shades alone go $250 to $500 depending on condition. Poles with the three or five bulb light fixture atop the shade, I have seen them go $1500 each in unrestored condition and they are very heavily sought by oil and gas collectors. You may get lucky and find a lone shade for $300-$500 depending on condition? I'll keep an eye out for you.

These are the 3 that I restored and put on the pump island in my garage. The wireless remote turns all the lights on/off which is a nice touch.

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/DBL_NKL/Red%20Head%20Oil%20Collection/IMG_3735.jpg

[NorCam]

Here's a couple PDF's on the light shades and Revere poles

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[bbbentley]

I thank you and all who help here. Cool stuff that I am addicted to. As far as finding a light, I subscribe to the theory that &quot; every once and awhile a blind hog finds an acorn.&quot; Forgive me, I am an Appalachian. That means, with a little luck, I may stumble on to one I can afford?

[NorCam]

Deals are still out there. Just start searching craigslist and maybe use a Tempest search on Revere Lights to find the deal that's right for you.

Fact is, they were used all over the US and are still pretty abundant out there.

[Mr70]

James
Do you have a preferred color?
I've personally seen em in Blue,Red,Green,White,Yellow &amp; Cream (Beige).
If you do find one,make sure it's not painted.
A few are painting them to customers desire,then saying they're authentic.
Porcelain doesn't scratch off.

[mockingbird812]

Most impressive Earl! Love your display - nice work!

[Tidmack]

Here's a photo of my grandfather at his Standard station in Milwaukee, WI. The photo was made into a mural to cover the service panel in my garage.

Jeff

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[Mr70]

Wow!...that's very nice looking and ingenious Jeff.

[bbbentley]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They sell their stuff so you might try contacting their store. </div></div>.

Thanks for your help and the lead <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif . Much appreciated

[bbbentley]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">James
Do you have a preferred color?
I've personally seen em in Blue,Red,Green,White,Yellow &amp; Cream (Beige).
If you do find one,make sure it's not painted.
A few are painting them to customers desire,then saying they're authentic.
Porcelain doesn't scratch off. </div></div>

Good advice, I am familiar with porcelain and how it should look. Most all of those lights have a thin black band around the edge/lip. I prefer to find stuff that has not been messed with. Color? Beggars can't be choosers, lol. Red, Blue or Green would be my preference.

[bbbentley]

These pictures were in a old house I bought as a rental. Guy was a Photographer for the local paper.
Sorry that one is not gas station related, but it has an interesting, artistic appeal to it IMO.

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[Mr70]

Green is the most common,used @ docks,farms,bulk plants and many stations too.
Blue &amp; Red are the most sought after &amp; usually have to pay a premium.
White,Yellow &amp; Cream the hardest to find,but not much interest once they are,due to those colors.

[Mr70]

Bought a few things from someone out of state.
Turned out,they used to own a local Sunoco Gas station right here a few towns over from me as a kid,Dons Sunoco.
They included these items along as a keepsake. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[BJCHEV396]

Back in the day I had a Summer job at a local Sunoco.Pumped a lot of 260 into quite a lot of muscle cars!This sign is in my mancave....one of my prized possesions! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-5177-57738-100_0601.jpg

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

I worked at a Sunoco during my formative years and love the memorabilia:-)

The best days were when hot cars came in to gas up of beautiful women came in to gas up....... I always washed their windows:-)

Ryan

[bbbentley]

I, too, worked at a Sunoco The summer of '78. I was 17. It was a magical time. Pumped a lot of 260 as well. I also worked at a Firestone tire store that same summer. I would work the day at F-stone, then go and work the evening shift and close the Sunoco station. Changed a lot of those radial 500s that separated and the steel came out. The proceeds of that summer went to a kick butt home stereo and my first V8 car- 1967 SS396 Chevelle 4speed. Marina blue with blue bucket interior, Cragar s all around. I absolutely loved that car. Had some great times in it. My folks were so peed off. They sent me to a Military school <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/eek.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/mad.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cry.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sick.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif

[Mr70]

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[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I worked at a Sunoco during my formative years and love the memorabilia:-)

The best days were when hot cars came in to gas up of beautiful women came in to gas up....... I always washed their windows:-)

Ryan</div></div>

You were probably checking out the seat covers ... right?

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

If one particular blonde female came in for gas the owner would push us gas jockeys aside and he would smirk at us as he washed her window:-)

Ryan

[BJCHEV396]

Couple of years after working at Carlingwood Sunoco I worked at Bayshore Shell and when needing gas for my '69 340 Swinger I'd drive over next door to Bayshore Sunoco,still in my Shell uniform,and fill her up with 260!I think 240 had the same octane as every other station's high test and then 250 and 260 was the highest.Anyone remember what 260's octane number was?

[bbbentley]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BJCHEV396</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Couple of years after working at Carlingwood Sunoco I worked at Bayshore Shell and when needing gas for my '69 340 Swinger I'd drive over next door to Bayshore Sunoco,still in my Shell uniform,and fill her up with 260!I think 240 had the same octane as every other station's high test and then 250 and 260 was the highest.Anyone remember what 260's octane number was? </div></div>

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[BJCHEV396]

Thanks bbbentley!

[bbbentley]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">. </div></div>

That second picture Rick put up in that 4 picture grouping is identical to the station where I worked. Man, have I got stories from there!!

[Tidmack]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr70</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wow!...that's very nice looking and ingenious Jeff. </div></div>

Thank you for the compliment. It was an easy way to add artwork to the wall and honor my grandfather at the same time. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Jeff

[Mr70]

NOS dated 1968.

[CanCOPO]

Prior to its relocation to Salem’s McNary Field, the Lacey Lady was at the mercy of the elements as it sat perched above McLoughlin Boulevard in Milwaukie. After six decades of exposure, the aircraft was caked in layers of corrosion and plagued by birds that had adopted it as a nest.

Today, thanks to the generosity of donors and volunteers, the plane is protected in a climate-controlled hangar where restoration efforts continue.




Restored nose section

Because of generous donations, the Lacey Lady’s nose section glistens like new in front of another restored B-17: the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Aluminum Overcast. Restoring the nose section alone cost $365,000, plus expenses to move the aircraft to Salem. Once restoration is complete, the Lacey Lady will be one of a small handful of airworthy B-17s in the world.

[HawkX66]

NOS dated 1968.
That's one of the cooler ones I've seen.

[Lee Stewart]

http://s26.postimg.org/47fijxhwp/ddd.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[Lee Stewart]

http://s26.postimg.org/63ma9v5k9/65_GTOGAS.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[70 copo]

Fall 1967- Spring 1968 Atlantic outdoor promotional Banner.

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[John Brown]

Imagine my surprise when the 66 station picture actually appeared. It wouldn't post before on the old site. This site must be capable of showing pictures with more information/pixels or whatever. Love it.

[Lee Stewart]

http://s26.postimg.org/9j0xyye3t/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)


Special Edition 1964 Wolds Fair Sinclair Gas Station

[wannarun70]

Guys. I love this stuff (Petroliana/Memorabilia) I did not put this in the wanted section, because I am not desperately seeking this item.I am looking for, I should say, casually looking for, meaning if the price is right, one(1) of these Island lights, maybe even 2 if you come across one. say under $300, I'd appreciate a lead. So, please help me get my own station built in my back yard. Willing to trade goodies too. Thanks BB
Less than perfect OK, even rough 'cause my diorama I am making is like one of those calendars with an abandoned station look.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-13059-57613-pure_gas_station.jpg

Here's a similar one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Revere-Gas-Station-Pump-Island-Light-Model-4A-369-Rare-/192105401615?hash=item2cba5fcd0f:g:uysAAOSwfVpYo4H K

[Lee Stewart]

http://s26.postimg.org/npvulj7xl/aed.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[vince]

This one is near the house.

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1967 and 1955 Decatur, Illinois

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8 Track Tapes. :)

[John Brown]

1923, West of South Bend

[John Brown]

Also just west of South Bend.

[John Brown]

Another US20 on the west side.....

[Lee Stewart]

http://s26.postimg.org/xm8kmrnmx/zx23.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[olredalert]

----I see a Lee Tires over the door......Bill S

[m22mike]

Goodyear service center circa 1920's based on the cars. I have posted this B4 in another thread asking what city it was in. I grew up in and around Akron and it does not look familiar to me.
Anyway big place for the time.

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http://s28.postimg.org/v0l71o5sd/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

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http://s28.postimg.org/qfz0mqm31/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

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http://s23.postimg.org/3qenypa8r/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[earntaz]

Back when high test was called Ethyl ...

[Mr70]

We were all pumping Ethyl. ;)

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http://s26.postimg.org/71nuz23xl/image.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

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http://s26.postimg.org/cq3t0t3zd/1_Teapot_Dome_Service_Station.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

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http://s26.postimg.org/v6y7rmjxl/P1100971.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[Mr70]

Guys. I love this stuff (Petroliana/Memorabilia) I did not put this in the wanted section, because I am not desperately seeking this item.I am looking for, I should say, casually looking for, meaning if the price is right, one(1) of these Island lights, maybe even 2 if you come across one. say under $300, I'd appreciate a lead. So, please help me get my own station built in my back yard. Willing to trade goodies too. Thanks BB
Less than perfect OK, even rough 'cause my diorama I am making is like one of those calendars with an abandoned station look.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/02/full-13059-57613-pure_gas_station.jpg

James,do these two help?
Same seller too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112369505013?ul_noapp=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112369509001?ul_noapp=true

[NorCam]

Goodyear service center circa 1920's based on the cars. I have posted this B4 in another thread asking what city it was in. I grew up in and around Akron and it does not look familiar to me.
Anyway big place for the time.

Mike

Mike, That photo is of their flagship service center located in Portland Oregon. Pretty wicked photo and well circulated by those in the hobby. Love looking at that one.

[bbbentley]

James,do these two help?
Same seller too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112369505013?ul_noapp=true
http://www.ebay.com/itm/112369509001?ul_noapp=true

As nice as those are, I am not necessarily wanting the top cluster of lights, but rather the porcelain shaded light mounted on a harp below those (eBay) lights. But thanks for the help. Always better when another set of eyes are looking!:youguysrock:

[NorCam]

A little Shell to brighten your day?

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/DBL_NKL/Forum%20Images/10151971_745531392164223_278135614712717618_n.jpg

[earntaz]

Certainly not an oil rack there ...

[m22mike]

Mike, That photo is of their flagship service center located in Portland Oregon. Pretty wicked photo and well circulated by those in the hobby. Love looking at that one.

Great, thanks for the info. Is there anything there today ?

Mike

[NorCam]

Don't know myself but Mike Slama would know. He is in Portland and is big on town history. Mike does gas globe lenses for the Petroliana Community and is one of the biggest globe manufacturers.

http://www.slamaglobe.com/

[Astock]

Goodyear service center circa 1920's based on the cars. I have posted this B4 in another thread asking what city it was in. I grew up in and around Akron and it does not look familiar to me.
Anyway big place for the time.

Mike

Around 1980, I bought new wheels and tires for my '66 GTO at that location. It was a wheel and tire store. Biggest mistake I ever made replacing the L60 tires and Appliance wheels; killed the look.

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The Union 76 station is here in Tucson. Building is still standing & if I'm not mistaken, it's on the historic list....Joe

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The Pic with the Olds,, SWEET!!!

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The Pic with the Olds,, SWEET!!!


Looks like a 68/69 Post car hiding behind the '68 442 Hdtp. too?
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My wife's grandpa's Richfield gas station in San Diego....1941 :beers:

[Xplantdad]

And a restored one in Coalinga, Ca. today....with the same circular treatment at the top of the poles below the roof line

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http://s8.postimg.org/od8qprm05/vgt.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

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Great photos Pete!

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Did you catch that Esso Blender pump a few pages back.

I did and saved it to my browser too,as proof that not all were SUNOCO brand.
Noticed it's wearing a rare matching topper too.

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Gas pumps at the former Bridenthal Ford in Greensburg Ohio about 10 miles south of Akron and a mile from my house.

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