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#3326
Wed May 07 2003 03:41 AM
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Hello all! I am trying to collect stuff for my 50s gulf gastation replica.So far i have 2 pumps,huge pole sign,few smaller signs and big beauttfull gulf porcelain letters. But i dont have oilrack yet. I found this at ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3606607568&category=1329&rd=1 wich is quite nice but i would prefer one with porcelain sign,this one is painted. Am i looking for something wich i wont never see? How much are racks with porcelain sign? Thanks!
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#3327
Wed May 07 2003 06:49 AM
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If you've never seen one a with porcelain sign how do you know they had them? that rack is a nice one, holds 12 cans 1/2 case,
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#3328
Thu May 08 2003 12:53 AM
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Hello Dwaine! Well i have been surfing at web like mad.Here www.oldgas.com you can see porcelain GULFLUBE rack sign! So there must be somewhere oilracks with porcelain racksigns too. What do you think? How in earth can this be such a fun at playing with old gas stuff?!??!?!?
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#3329
Thu May 08 2003 01:02 PM
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Typical of the 1950's are the oil racks made by Bennett Pump Co. and Modern Equipment. They have inserts for any type of sign, some have a glass sign (with a light behind) and some are plain. They are shown in my Gas Pump Identification Book on pages 85 & 222-223. Jack Sim www.crspub.com
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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Mon May 12 2003 01:35 AM
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Thank you for the info.And looks right book to bay!
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