Back yard Gas Stations
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Thu Feb 19 2004 03:15 AM
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How many of you guys have a gas station in your back yard? Jeff I know you have a Mobil if I remember right,and Dwaine has a Flying =A=, but how many others have a back yard building that looks like a Gas station, maybe you guys could post some pictures, and tell us something about it,did you use original plans ? what your still looking for , what you would do different if you had to do it over again.
Chris Holt
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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Re: Back yard Gas Stations
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Thu Feb 19 2004 03:24 AM
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Sorry I put this in the wrong forum, It's way to early.
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Re: Back yard Gas Stations
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Thu Feb 19 2004 04:44 AM
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HEY CHRIS...YOU PUT THIS IN THE WRONG FORUM....HUH, OH YOU REALIZED THIS ALREADY? MAN, IT'S JUST WAY TOO EARLY!
I HOPE TO BE DOING A MOCK STATION OUT OF A SMALL SHED IN MY BACKYARD SOMEDAY, BUT FOR THE MOMENT I USE THE DRIVEWAY LEADING TO MY 2-CAR GARAGE WHICH HAS SOME FEEL OF AN OLD TIME GARAGE SERVICE STATION. I JUST ROLL OUT SIGNS, ETC FOR THE DAY ON THE WEEKENDS. PEOPLE WILL ACTUALLY ASK IF MY GAS IS THAT CHEAP! GOOD FORUM THOUGH, MAYBE WE COULD GET OLDGAS MEMBERS TO POST PICTURES OF THEIR HOMELAND "STATIONS." I KNOW FLYINGAMAN CRAIG IS THE ONLY ONE I KNOW THAT HAS HIS INSIDE HIS PLACE! HOW COOL IS THAT?
EMAIL ME FOR IMAGES/POSTING HELP: drcoke@optonline.net
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Re: Back yard Gas Stations
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Thu Feb 19 2004 06:13 AM
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Chris, I don't have a back yard station.....yet. My wife and I bought some acreage last fall. We're eventually going to build a new house, shop, and porcelain gas station. I'd like to find a procelain station (preferably Sinclair) in the southern Illinois area. Bob
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Re: Back yard Gas Stations
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Thu Feb 19 2004 10:08 AM
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Chris..I wish I had a station in the backyard..Thats my dream. This is what I have for now..just a lil shed wanna be station. Lack of room (and funds) prevent me from having a real station but someday my friend..Oh YES..someday..but my lil shed will have to do for now. As soon as the kids are grown and out of the house I want to make the rec room like Craigs..just to Mobil. The kids play alot in there and wouldnt want to set it up until they are gone. I would love to see other peoples stations though...c'mon guys ..lets see. ------------------ Hubba the GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK of Shoreline WA [This message has been edited by djhubba (edited 02-19-2004).]
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Re: Back yard Gas Stations
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Thu Feb 19 2004 04:14 PM
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Jeff, when the time gets closer we'll fine tune the" stop by " I would love to see your setup , comon guys I know there is more out there than this Post them up!!!!!
Chris Holt
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Re: Back yard Gas Stations
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Thu Feb 19 2004 09:39 PM
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I'm sending a couple pictures of my buddy's backyard station now. To the best of our knowledge its an old Whiting Bros station from the '20s the 2 pumps in the front are repops he built. Jimmy
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Re: Back yard Gas Stations
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Thu Feb 19 2004 10:52 PM
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LOL Cheese..Print the pic for free or pay shipping..LOL..Gotta Love the Big Cheese
------------------ Hubba the GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK of Shoreline WA
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Re: Back yard Gas Stations
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Fri Feb 20 2004 05:36 AM
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ACEman WRITES & SENDS THE FOLLOWING: These rae pictures of my buddy's backyard station I am sending in response to the topic in showcase.The building is believed to be an old Whiting Bros station. The two pumps in front are repops he built. My Buddy is in the picture for size reference. Thanks bunches JIMMY THANKS ACEman & FRIEND FOR SHARING A WELL PUT TOGETHER BACKYARD STATION WITH US OLDGAS VIEWERS!!! [This message has been edited by THE AMERICAN GARAGE (edited 02-20-2004).]
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Re: Back yard Gas Stations
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Fri Feb 20 2004 01:21 PM
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HELPING MEMBER GARY DRYE POST THIS IMAGE OF HIS BACKYARD SERVICE STATION. I HOPE HE PASSES OUT DROOL BUCKETS TO ALL THOSE WHO VISIT WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS! LOOKING GOOD, GARY! THANKS FOR SHARING! [This message has been edited by THE AMERICAN GARAGE (edited 02-20-2004).] [This message has been edited by THE AMERICAN GARAGE (edited 02-20-2004).]
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Re: Back yard Gas Stations
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Fri Feb 20 2004 03:44 PM
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Gary that is cool , I don't care who you are ya gota love that. Doc thanks for the pic's your Buddy should be very proud of what he's got.
Chris Holt
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