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Sat Jul 22 2017 06:51 PM
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Hi Everyone,
I just joined the site, and I am looking forward to learning more about collecting gas station memorabilia!
When I was a kid, my family took lots of road trips, and I was always fascinated by the different brands of gas stations we'd see on the road. I had a pretty substantial map collection from stations all over the country, gathered mostly from 1972-1976. I also took a lot of photos of station brands that we didn't have in Chicago (e.g. Exxon, Chevron, DX). Unfortunately, my parents had a flood in their basement in the late 1980s and my entire collection was wiped out.
Fast forward to 2017, I recently finished a project of completely clearing out my 2.5 car garage--- mostly getting rid of stuff the previous owners left in there-- and I'd like to start collecting again since I now have a place for things like signage.
I'll be scanning the For Sale forums to see if I can find some things for my newly-prepped garage-- my sentimental favorite brands are Standard (Indiana)/Amoco and Sunoco, but I'm interested in anything that's out there.
Looking forward to being a part of the community here!
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welcome aboard .. ... 
RANDY
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Dave GILL,
Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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I Joe,welcome.
Where abouts in Chicago are you?
Collecting Vintage Sunoco
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Joe, Welcome to Oldgas. Best of luck with your collecting!
Regards, Jim
I collect gas pump salt and pepper shakers
and the plastic coin banks made by AVSCO.
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@cold pizza: Northwest side. Where are you?
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Western suburbs,22 miles due west of Chicago in Clarendon Hills.
Collecting Vintage Sunoco
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Welcome Joe.
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-Steve B. (WTB: 48" Flying A button, 48" black/org Phillips 66, White Star, and Chevrolet Signs. Also looking for a Wayne 866. Send a PM. Thanks.)
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