Oldgas memeber passed away
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Sun Oct 07 2018 06:25 PM
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Jarvis
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Found out this afternoon my old buddy Bill Fortune has passed away. I used to talk to a lot and set up with him at it’s a gas and peotone. I haven’t seen him in 2 years... he had some health issues and just never was the same Bill. Sure will be missed.
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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Re: Oldgas memeber passed away
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Sun Oct 07 2018 08:05 PM
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Sorry to hear about Bill's passing.
Looking for photos, etc from 60s era Shell-A-Rama gas station and Pal's Diner, Rt. 17 Mahwah, NJ & US or state highway signs, shields, route markers
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Sun Oct 07 2018 08:46 PM
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I'm sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My condolences go to his family and friends.
Regards, Jim
I collect gas pump salt and pepper shakers and the plastic coin banks both made by AVSCO.
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Sun Oct 07 2018 11:19 PM
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Sorry to hear of Bills death.I never met him but had done some transactions with him.He had a huge pole thermometer collection.
Frank Jordan
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Mon Oct 08 2018 06:30 AM
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Bill was a soft-spoken, easy-going guy. Always enjoyed talking to him at Midwest petro swap meets. Rest in Peace, Bill.
Jim "Oldgas" Potts Your host and moderator
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Mon Oct 08 2018 06:52 AM
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When I had an outside space at Iowa Gas, Bill was my neighbor. Long time collector and great guy. RIP Bill.
Wanted early tin litho signage. petro, farm, auto, etc.
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Re: Oldgas memeber passed away
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Mon Oct 08 2018 07:34 AM
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Sad to hear of Bill's passing. I got acquainted with him over 20 years ago when I bought a bunch of gas pump S&P's. Several years ago, Bill helped me with some hard-to-find parts for my National A38. A good guy in the hobby who will be missed.
Dave
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Re: Oldgas memeber passed away
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Mon Oct 08 2018 10:49 AM
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So Sorry to hear,sounds like Bill was a great guy.
Thoughts and prayers go out to Family and Friends.
R.I.P. Bill
*Wanted Pierce Pennant Petroleum*
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Mon Oct 08 2018 12:27 PM
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Sad to hear and good that there was a photo hear to put a face to. Sometimes we forget the one chance meeting with people and do not remember.
Craig
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Mon Oct 08 2018 02:42 PM
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AAaahhhhh, so sad to hear this! I knew Bill fairly well and had quite a few dealings with him. He helped me out a lot with a couple of gas pump projects(quite a few years ago). He was one of the "Good Guys" in the hobby and will be missed! Rest in Peace Bill and save me a spot will you, I'm pretty sure I know where you are headed!
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Mon Oct 08 2018 03:11 PM
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sorry too hear - one of the good guys - condolences too the family - RIP .. ... 
RANDY
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Re: Oldgas memeber passed away
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Mon Oct 08 2018 05:49 PM
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Very sorry to hear this. Another gas guy leaving us. Condolences to his family. RIP
Have gas all the time
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Mon Oct 08 2018 05:54 PM
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Sad news, Bill was always a pleasure to visit with at the shows. He will be missed.
Always buying gas pumps and parts. Visit my web site: www.gaspumps.usBuckles Vintage Gas Pump Parts LLC Carthage Indiana
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Tue Oct 09 2018 10:53 AM
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Very saddened to hear this.I first met him @ Peotone and always enjoyed talking with him. He always had the skinny on what was what....R.I.P. Bill F.
Collecting Vintage Sunoco
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Wed Oct 24 2018 06:29 PM
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Damn sorry to hear that...I met Bill through eBay, then in person at Columbus...nice guy, and a very knowledgeable collector...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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Wed Oct 24 2018 06:43 PM
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I have done some business with him, nice guy. Can anyone email me his age & details? Thanks Joe
Veeder Root Rebuilds.....since 1987 Veeder Root Identification CD Gas Pump Clock Repair jkyocom@bellsouth.net
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