Active Topics : Past 7 days - Primarily Petroliana Shop Talk

Looking for Polished Globe rings by PogoGas.com @ Wed May 22 2013 05:30 PM

Does anyone have a line on polished aluminum globe rings, I am looking for 80-100. Please PM or email me at pogogas@telus.net

Re: Looking for a few signs by DCpate @ Wed May 22 2013 05:30 PM

Don't believe Kanotex made a 6' sign. Good luck on the others...tough list

Re: Tank Wagon by Hy-Flash 72 @ Wed May 22 2013 05:27 PM

Gaspedler.. Look at the truck saddle tanks. They used oil drums!! Bill Berry told me back in the day they could get away with about anything on the trucks Randy

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Re: The big clock is done!(well,almost!) by Bob Richards @ Wed May 22 2013 05:23 PM

Looks fantastic, Mick! That pup is huge... You are going to have to re-enforce a wall with 2x8 studs. To ensure the weight of the clock, doesn't bring down your home... LOL

Re: wayne 70 doors by Notchcad @ Wed May 22 2013 05:19 PM

I have a few. You need em loaded or just the sheet metal?

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Re: NOS or repro??? by SC62 @ Wed May 22 2013 04:49 PM

Wow that thing is beautiful!! Why is it small? Is it a pump plate?

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The big clock is done!(well,almost!) by oldnfuelish @ Wed May 22 2013 04:45 PM

Well,it started off on a lonely,closed down church in Minneapolis,MN.now the story goes that the clock was actually working up until a few years ago when some big storms rolled in,and the front glass and neon were broken.i found it on Craigslist ,and

Re: Attaching advertising sign on gilbarco 1006? by gasmansgp @ Wed May 22 2013 04:44 PM

Apparently you missed Pergl on the net? www.perglgaspumpglobes.com They make these glasses new with fired on lettering. In over twenty years of restoring pumps, including several of these, I've never had one with a metal sign like your picture is sho

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Re: Check the Oil Show by Wes Maxwell @ Wed May 22 2013 04:41 PM

Great show! Nice hotel, a lot of venders and an auction at the end. I think this is the second largest show in the US, right after Iowa Gas.

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Re: Firestone Porcelain Sign 58" x 30" by eric grinder @ Wed May 22 2013 04:31 PM

Price drop 625.00

Re: Tank Wagon by Gaspedler @ Wed May 22 2013 04:30 PM

(Hy-Flash) Those are some nice old truck photos. "Same tanker as the first picture..Look at the tires!!" For the new kids on the block... we called those tires "May Pops" when I was driving in West Texas. DOT would have a fie

Petroliana Value Questions

Re: Help With Identifying Pump by petropumps @ Wed May 22 2013 04:29 PM

Neptune 855. Looks like it's been cut down. Ron Scobie makes the stainless strips (gaspump.com). Value, I would say $800-1000 as is to someone who's looking for a decoration.

Re: Tank Wagon by Gaspedler @ Wed May 22 2013 04:27 PM

Bob; That Texaco directly above was called "The Doodle Bug". A very fitting name I think. The Transcontinental Oil trailer photo has a story behind it. Fruehauf found copies of that photo in an old File drawer. They brought it to the Tra

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Re: NOS or repro??? by Richard Sponholz @ Wed May 22 2013 04:21 PM

I bought it. Seller accepted my $400 offer. I know that may be a little high but condition is solid.

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Re: Correct Measure 10H by scottpcm @ Wed May 22 2013 03:59 PM

Can I get a photo. scottpcm@aol.com 440-355-6608 9-8 EST.

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Re: Bouckville NY Show by Fueluser @ Wed May 22 2013 03:53 PM

I will be there selling (and buying). I am too am looking forward to this show as I always am. John

Re: Sign identification book by 47reotravis @ Wed May 22 2013 03:24 PM

Thank you Wes for all this info and thanks for the picture of the 12 oils that is a nice one! At least now I know there was a 12 " oils sign .I will get me a copy of the oil co signs collectors guide . Appreciate your help .

wayne 70 doors by mattthegasman @ Wed May 22 2013 03:17 PM

I need 2 doors for a wayne 70, (ad glass above the spinner), they dont need to be perfect just usable for an outdoor pump, I'd also need them shipped or find a pair close to northwestern pennsylvania...........anyone ?

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Re: New repro seller to ad to the list ? by bustermonty @ Wed May 22 2013 03:16 PM

Gone now.

Re: venues to sell fakes including this one by Oldgas @ Wed May 22 2013 03:04 PM

Diane, Organizing the categories of different subjects helps people find topics about the various interest areas. That is why there are forum categories that are dedicated to eBay topics, known unmarked repros and a photo gallery of unmarked repros.

Re: Tank Wagon by Bob Richards @ Wed May 22 2013 03:01 PM

I love the "Art Deco Streamline" look from the 30s!:

Re: Tank Wagon by Bob Richards @ Wed May 22 2013 02:54 PM

Great Topic! I don't know of "any Little Boy" and some "Little Girls" who don't like the looks of Gasoline/bulk Oil Tanker Trucks... A few images that I have saved:

Re: venues to sell fakes including this one by r49th @ Wed May 22 2013 02:51 PM

Besides this one I see two more of your posts in this forum. They are on the next page. Are yours being moved or are they getting buried under newer posts? Responses are what keep post near the top. Never the less, keep posting so that we are aware o