#44563
Sun May 18 2008 05:04 AM
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Great news indeed...especially since I recently tried ordering parts from Seth and he was temporarily out of stock. Glad to see Don recognized a golden opportunity! Expect a call by mid June with my order. ------------------ Chuck Signs Wanted: Sunset, Clipper, Habor, Indian, Powerlube, Beacon, Sinclar Aircraft
Chuck Signs Wanted: Sunset, Clipper, Harbor, Indian Motorcycle, Powerlube, Beacon, Michelin, Conoco MM
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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#44564
Sun May 18 2008 07:05 AM
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Congrats Don and Lynn on the expansion, does this mean that you original catalog will be a collectors item, and demand high bucks on Ebay in a few years? Richard
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#44565
Sun May 18 2008 11:10 AM
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Congrats & I wish you all the luck in running the business
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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#44566
Sun May 18 2008 08:24 PM
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Best of luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#44567
Mon May 19 2008 11:47 AM
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Congratulations on carrying on Vic's well-earned reputation and building upon it. I was made aware of the sale at Michigan Gas over the weekend so the petro community is well-informed. May you enjoy every success.
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#44568
Mon May 19 2008 12:23 PM
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Don, Would you be interested in sharing some info. about yourself of what you do for a living? How long in the hobby? I am sure some of us would like to know who Don the new owner of Vics is. I know a collector e-mailed me and asked if i knew who bought Vics... other than what you posted.
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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#44569
Mon May 19 2008 02:22 PM
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Congratulations and may the move be as smooth as possible. Mike
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#44570
Mon May 19 2008 02:52 PM
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First My Wife Lynn & myself would like to thank EVERYONE for the out pouring of well wishes here on old gas, via emails and phone calls it has all been VERY positive and will make the transition much easier with everyone behind us during the 2 - 3 week closure and 2000 mile move and building of Vics old gas pump. We are still in the process of signing paper work and legal documents but should have the purchase completed within 3 weeks or less. Our goal is to be open for business here in Seattle on or before Monday June 16th 2008. As you all know Seth is moving on to follow his dreams of having a job that will allow him to spend time with his wife & 4 young children [and play golf] so this means Lynn, our Daughter Cari and myself will be working MANY late nights and weekends to get the business and stock on hand back up to where it needs to be so we are able to fill the orders that will be coming in. All though this will take some time to accomplish we will be working diligently to make this happen ASAP! We have already begun assembling a 4000 square foot machine shop and have contacted a pattern maker who has many years experience making parts for old gas pumps, and also met with a tool and die maker and a local foundry to begin making many of the parts Vics had not started making yet or was buying from other vendors so we can keep up with the growing demand for a high quality part at a fair price. A little history about us: I'm a master ASE certified automotive technician with over 33 years of experience in the automotive and aircraft repair and fabrication industry. I have been restoring pumps since 1989 and have restored over 100 pumps in the last 19 years. My Wife and I met 10 years ago and she soon after joined me selling gas pumps along with new and used gas pump parts at local car shows and automotive swap meets in 5 states here on the west coast. She has 2 grown daughters one of whom works for us here at Olgaspump.com and I have 2 grown sons 1 of whom also works for us in our Automotive repair shop in down town Seattle. We are also the founders of Sea Bash a local gasoline and advertising swap meet held here in Seattle. If you have any comments or questions feel free to contact us direct at oldgaspump@comcast.net Thanks again for your current and future support as we look forward to serving you with your petroliana and collectable needs. Don, Lynn & Cari Vics Old gas pump
[This message has been edited by gaspumpman (edited 05-19-2008).]
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#44571
Mon May 19 2008 04:37 PM
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I have known Don and Lynn for quite a while and I can assure you all that "Vic's" would have been hard pressed to find a better... more qualified... and just all around good folks... as Don and Lynn are... to take over the busines. My congratulations to Don and Lynn and my best wishes to you Seth.
------------------ Frank
[This message has been edited by FrankSargent (edited 05-19-2008).]
Frank
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#44572
Mon May 19 2008 04:52 PM
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Congratulations Don and Lynn on this venture and carrying on the Vic's name.Jack
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#44573
Mon May 19 2008 06:43 PM
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Don,congrats and I am looking forward to talking to you.
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