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Thanks Randy! Appreciate it.

"OP: Has anyone seen this sign?" I'm surprised you asked. A quick check of eBay completed auctions shows a number of this exact sign in both "aged" and "fresh" condition. With the prevalence of reproductions of this sign, I can't imagine looking to buy one, unless a person is an expert in the various Sunoco/Disney signs originally made by Sunoco. That is, unless I was a hard core gambler! John

Here are some fairly rare Utah oil cans.

Here are a few more.

I have the cast iron pedestals back in stock for the Eco 38. They run $275 plus shipping.
Call or email please (no PM's).
Ron

I have had great success using spray on oven cleaner on the sight glasses on pumps, but this application does not take into account the fragility of the paint. I would try it on a small section of the most damaged ad glass in your collection. Please let us know what you discover. Neil

The top of the glass cylinder will require a steel ring, as does the bottom, on Fry gas pumps. It keeps the glass from chipping. I always bed the glass and ring together with silicone. At the top and base of the glass, between the steel rings there is a cork washer that seals both pieces to the surrounding metal, ie. top and base. Regards, Paul

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Hello. I am working on a Fry 73 and need to know if there are any parts that separate the top of the cylinder and the cast iron bonnet. Right now the bonnet is just resting on the cylinder. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

I’m looking for a few D-X cans to complete my rack. Must be in very good condition, with both lids. No holes in the tops, drained from the bottom is fine.

1x either Diamond Motor Oil or D-X Transmission fluid

2x DHD Motor Oil

1x D-X Extrinol

Your father's work is "spot-on" .... that is just a spectacular looking piece of work The 3-d Mobil badge that you had printed looks amazing as well! I'm sure that took more than a few hours to complete, what a labor of love. Appreciate ya showing us all.. be well.

Me too, just thought I would ask ya'll that have more experience

tend to go with the latter .. ...

I've seen Mickey Mouse signs on here, but has anyone seen this sign? Haven't had much luck researching, legit or fake? https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/175966655_a-disney-and-sunoco-oil-enamel-sign

It's more likely rust staining.

I've tried various rust removers like CLR before on these, but it didnt seem to help. This last year or two I've been using "Concrete & Metal Prep" from Home Depot to partially derust painted signs, especially white areas. I havent tried it on ad glass, i could see it working but dont know. You could try a spot, let it sit for 5 minutes, and wash it off, see what you get. The metal prep is essentially the same stuff I've been using for years on bare metal before painting in the auto paint business, it removes rust and leaves a phosphate coating on bare metal, on glass I think it would just remove rust, I would think.

Also a chance that evapo-rust could work, but again havent tried that one either.

Maybe someone in here has already tried these before on ad glasses?

I have ruined these before by soaking them for a long time (hours) in solution, whatever you do I wouldnt soak for long periods of time, 5-10 minutes, that kind of thing.

I have these 3 ad glasses for my Bennett 541. I would love to save and use them. Is there a process for removing what I assume is old gas varnish off the back side without destroying the graphics I have left?? Also need one original Dino anyone has a spare.
Thanks.
John

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marathon sta. .. ...

Welcome

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Can anyone tell me what model G&B this clockface unit fits? Your help will be appreciated. Thank you.

Been looking for that one for awhile

Hi Guys,

Just joined, I have grew up around automotive and gas memorabilia. My dad collected a bit of everything over the years, which I have inherited now. I will hopefully post some here as well as look for guidance on what some is / era.

Thanks!