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Thu Jul 16 2026 08:23 PM
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I call this “Tom’s Pump” after my good friend who passed way too soon Tom Hilliker “SOCONYGUY” He hosted a post and I used to do the Sign Of the Month. I finally got the bottom sign attached properly. He was helping me piece this together when he passed away. I saved his last texts to me. After he passed it way just too hard to look at this pump, let alone complete it. I researched the proper signs for the pump, and man were they hard to find in good condition!! It literally took years to find them. The globe was another story. I couldn’t afford a period globe, but Pergl was awesome to deal with on lenses. Maybe someday I can put a period globe on this. We shared a passion for SOCONY being from Upstate NY. So hard to find these in nice condition. He conversed with me about the Mobil Globes, both original from the same local gas station. Not the most desirable, but they bring back fond memories whenever I look at them. I miss you my friend.
Last edited by 59fairlane; Thu Jul 16 2026 08:35 PM.
Always looking for Ithaca Gun and Lucky Sam soda items!!!
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….and why are these so hard to find in nice condition?? I’m guessing the weather in the Northeast and how old these are. Pre date visibles.
Always looking for Ithaca Gun and Lucky Sam soda items!!!
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Always looking for Ithaca Gun and Lucky Sam soda items!!!
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Matt the pump looks great. A very nice tribute to Tom.
Looking for photos of 60s era Shell-A-Rama gas station Rt. 17 Mahwah,NJ (opposite Pal's Diner)
Support the hobby- attend your local petroliana shows
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What an honoring thing to do, well done!
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Looks great and a nice tribute to your friend and Old Gasser Tom.
Darin
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Always looking for Mobil and Marathon items I don't already have!
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Matt, Great tribute to your friend Tom!! The G&B pump looks Great! I talked to Tom years ago I also am a Socony Collector.
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Very nice example of a rare pump that started the whole "pump" thing!
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