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A while back there was a discussion of the Texaco diesel wide spray pump plate. There is one on ebay right now. No reserve. This is not mine nor do I know the owner. Thought you would like to know. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Texaco-Diesel-Ch...1#ht_4008wt_932
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This one looks pretty good, I would grade this about a 9+
What do you guys think this one will bring ?
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I will say $2500. That may be conservative. This is a real nice specimen, but it is a slow economy and Christmas is coming.....
Alex
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We'll find out in almost 9 days!
$1,500-1,800
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I agree with AMERICAN GARAGE..
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Since I'm not a Texaco guy per se, is the story true about the design being changed due to anti-Japanese sentiment during WW2? Hopefully someone knowledgeable in Texaco items could validate this for me, I'm curious.
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Darin
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Darin,
That's what I have always heard too. The sign does look like a Japanese "rising sun flag".
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Don't forget to bid through oldgas.400258127361
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That is the story I have always heard as well. I also heard that they did a marketing study back in the day and, allegedly, Texaco changed the "T" from black trimmed to white because the group found it more appealing. Don't know if either of those stories are true or an urban myth. I had the phone number to the guy who was a historian for Texaco. Will have to see if I can find it.
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Alex,
Actually they trimmed the black from the T because the white border appealed more to woman drivers than the black did.
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That was what I heard as well. Appealed more to the ladies. And most of us guys have been trying to do that forever...appeal to the ladies that is....
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It is up to $603. 6 days left
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It's all about the last 5 seconds
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I agree, Wes. But, it is still fun to watch. Up to $1,000.
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WOW!!...That's quite the jump! The suspense is killing me....LOL!
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