Oldgas.com Home  

Click here for Original Gas Pump Plate auction listings

Home | Help | Events | Auctions | Parts | Pictures | Links | Contact
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
#536690 Tue May 20 2014 08:26 AM
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,084
Veteran Member
OP Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,084
So I thought that since everyone showed there favorite signs last week we could show off our favorite cans. Any can up to 10gal.

image.jpg
These are my favorites


Oilzum, 1qt Oil Cans, Gas and Oil smalls, Oldsmobile collectables.
Value Questions and Showcase forums

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.
Oilcanman87 #536698 Tue May 20 2014 09:09 AM
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 4,880
Likes: 50
S
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
S
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 4,880
Likes: 50
Good idea John. Can't wait to see what some of the long time collectors come up with.
I had a hard time picking. So here are a few.

cans.jpg

Steve Coppens
Always interested in Sunoco items!
Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
Steven C. #536699 Tue May 20 2014 09:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,423
Likes: 19
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,423
Likes: 19
the 2 highlighted ones I really like... but my favorite Cities Qt cans seem to be the ones I dont have! smile

citiesCans.jpg

Wanted: Sweney Oil items - Peoria, IL
Weekly Oil Can Auctions: www.OilCanAuctions.com
Collection & Items for Sale: www.OnceAlwaysPetro.com
Steven C. #536700 Tue May 20 2014 09:40 AM
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 6,272
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 6,272


Looking for Tide Water/ Tide Water-Associated/ Tidewater items
Bob Richards #536702 Tue May 20 2014 10:01 AM
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 6,272
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 6,272
My favorite cans, are the cans I own now... They are not as plentiful as in years past and are mostly stuck in corners and such...





And for a period of time, most of my collecting energy, has been trying to find Whiz cans that fit within my budget:



But, when push comes to shove. My favorite cans are the first round sealed Qts that Veedol produced in 1933-'35:



Looking for Tide Water/ Tide Water-Associated/ Tidewater items
Bob Richards #536709 Tue May 20 2014 10:16 AM
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,818
Likes: 2
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,818
Likes: 2
Early Red Indian can.

rsz_early_red_indian_auto_oil-1.jpg

Dave GILL,
Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
Dave's Garage #536725 Tue May 20 2014 11:15 AM
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 3,940
G
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
G
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 3,940
Here is a killer graphic one for ya!

phpQveML0AM.jpg

Looking for any cans! PM me what ya got!
Gas globe guy #536751 Tue May 20 2014 01:36 PM
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 492
Petro Enthusiast
Offline
Petro Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 492
Guess I'm in trouble...LOL

wall 2.jpg wall 1.jpg
Gas globe guy #536753 Tue May 20 2014 01:42 PM
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,137
Likes: 10
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,137
Likes: 10
I like the old one gallons the most. Here's a couple favorites….

 polarine oil can 1.jpg Oil Can Viscoline.jpg
Last edited by LOWright; Tue May 20 2014 01:45 PM.

Rare pumps, Chevrolet items, Goldon Tip Gasoline, Marathon (running man)
Cell # 1-502-396-3435 email lowright@aol.com
LOWright #536815 Tue May 20 2014 05:34 PM
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,027
Likes: 136
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,027
Likes: 136
I have a lot of favorite cans. Right now it is the Polar. Next week it may be another one.



I likeShell [Linked Image from imagizer.imageshack.com]
MATT ALVAREZ #536818 Tue May 20 2014 05:44 PM
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,084
Veteran Member
OP Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,084
Nice cans everyone the polarine and red Indian are very cool I like your conoco Nth can Steve


Oilzum, 1qt Oil Cans, Gas and Oil smalls, Oldsmobile collectables.
MATT ALVAREZ #536822 Tue May 20 2014 05:54 PM
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 549
Likes: 1
Petro Enthusiast
Offline
Petro Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 549
Likes: 1
The Tydol is not pretty to look at, but my son went to an antique shop and picked it out for Father's day, so it has a special meaning to me..

cans1234 002.jpg cans1234 001.jpg cans1234 004.jpg
Oilcanman87 #536836 Tue May 20 2014 06:47 PM
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 473
O
Petro Enthusiast
Offline
Petro Enthusiast
O
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 473
Gotta Love Sunoco and the Home town Oil companies.

100_3468.JPG 100_3472.JPG
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,359
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 3,359


***Wanted*** Always looking for Oilzum, Kunz, and Husky Cans, Signs and Smalls.
Esse's Garage #536906 Wed May 21 2014 03:29 AM
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 4,880
Likes: 50
S
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
S
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 4,880
Likes: 50
Oldies, that 20's-30's era Sunoco can looks to be in great shape!!!! Very nice piece!!! The size looks a little different. Is it Canandian?


Steve Coppens
Always interested in Sunoco items!
Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3

Moderated by  Oldgas, Ryan Underthun 

Link Copied to Clipboard

Click here for Gas Pump auction listings

Copyright © 2023 Primarily Petroliana Interactive, All Rights Reserved

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5