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#25673
Tue Sep 02 2008 07:07 AM
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I am just about to take on the project of decorating my 1 bay garage. This will be my "show" garage and will not have room for more than a few petro items when finished. My question is, would you decorate the garage in the same era (30's-40's) or would you cherry pick the best items available? I would like to purchase a restored pump(visable or clockface), an air hose, and maybe a lamp and lube.
Where would be the best place to purchase these as far as quality and price?
Can you suggest some that are more in demand?
I am in Dallas...Do you know anyone local, or is it best to burchase online?
Do you any online sites with pictures of decorated garages?
Thanks for taking the time. This looks like a great forum with very informed members.
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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#25674
Tue Sep 02 2008 07:24 AM
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IF you looking for original items, buy the best you can afford. IF your looking for quality reproduction, checkout http://gaspumpheaven.com/
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#25675
Tue Sep 02 2008 07:34 AM
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GREAT LINK....I am wanting to go with original restored items. Yet I may be able to find a few accessories from them.
Do you have any suggestions on where the restored items are?
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#25676
Tue Sep 02 2008 08:56 AM
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Hey there. I used to live in Dallas, so I know a little about the area. I don't know of anything in Dallas, but there is guy on I35 way south of Dallas (between Hillsboro and Waco maybe?) that restores pumps and has signs etc. I don't remember his name but he is easy to spot. I think it is around exit 359.
There is also a dealer in Mt. Pleasant on I30. He has alot of signs and restores cars, so he might do a pump for you.
Hope this helps, -Tom
Tom
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#25677
Tue Sep 02 2008 10:15 AM
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Hi recently someone had a post on old gas showing garages- I cant find it- possibly someone else can steer you to it- thanks Don
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#25678
Tue Sep 02 2008 11:03 AM
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Colin Latreille
Always looking for Quality Canadian Oil & Gas & Ford Signs
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#25679
Tue Sep 02 2008 02:20 PM
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The name of the guy that you are referring to is Larry Wingate, at Abbott, Tx. Never bought from him but have stopped in to see his stock.
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#25680
Wed Sep 03 2008 06:49 PM
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I'M NOT SURE IF MY OTHER E-MAIL WENT THOUGH SO I WILL SENT THIS ALSO. CALL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TALK ABOUT PUMPS. I HAVE ABOUT 25 UNRESTORED AND ALSO 20 OR SO RESTORED AT MY BUSINESS. I HAVE BEEN DOING THEM FOR OVER TEN YEARS.
I HAVE SOME VERY UNIQUE PUMPS OLDEST, IS FROM 1908. I'M LOCATED IN EAST PLANO.
KEN BRUCE 214-808-4621
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#25681
Wed Sep 03 2008 08:02 PM
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I have met Ken and have seen his work, He is a good man to talk to.
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