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I learned of this a few hours ago and am still shocked. Can't believe it.
I never met Dick face to face, but have corresponded with him for years. If I ever had a question, I'd ask Dick and he would usually know the answer. Dick truly loved this hobby, not the money it could bring, but the objects themselves and the history of it all. Gonna miss you, DB.
Sell me your Gilmore Oil Co. stuff...
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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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I'm just shocked. Anything I didn't know about pumps he did...who am I going to ask questions to now Dick??!!??? Rest In Peace my friend...I will miss you.
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it makes you think when somebody your age passes, Dick was 64...
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Oh man only 64??..thats how old my dad is..too young.
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Just read through all the comments and would like to echo what Bbburke said... I'm glad to see even those that he didn't get along with had the decency to pay their respects. I respect that. Also nice to see people who haven't posted here in eons, come and give their respects.
Sell me your Gilmore Oil Co. stuff...
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Sad to hear this news, I really appreciated his wisdom and looked forward to reading his post.
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How Sad.......we exchanged at least 5 emails last night and he sounded as spunky as ever...RIP DB and you will be greatly missed and NEVER forgotten...........DT
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I didn't know DB, but always enjoyed his comments. All I can think as I've read all these comments is what an influential person he was! RIP DB, & condolences to all of his family and close friends.
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prayers for the family R.I.P you will be miss
looking for spanish gas signs
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Wow. I don't know what to say. The hobby has lost an icon and probably the most knowledgeable person on gas pumps there was. Dick and I always got along well and he will be greatly missed. Thanks DB for all you ever helped me with.
Drive with Care and Buy Sinclair!! I buy Sinclair globes, signs, cans, ect.
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Thanks Dick for all your wisdom and insight. I will miss reading his comments. Oldgas will definitely never be the same without him. Prayers for Judy and his family.
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Thanks Dick for the time we shared,and your dry wit. Dick was not on this site to be liked, he was here to teach,and boy did he! He taught many of us about companies,pumps and how to think for ourselves,if you didn't he would make you wish you had!We all have to die,Dick just beat us to it! Rumor has it the Lord had a question or two about some old pumps and Dick got the call! Our prayers go out to his wife and family,rest in peace Dick,your journey is just starting. Shorty
Always looking for Mississippi company items, Billups, southland, ride with rose.
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Prayers for Judy & his family. God broke the mold when he made DB & Oldgas won't be the same without him. Marshall
Always looking for more Derby, Vickers, KanOTex, & Elreco gasoline & oil items!
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Wow really sad and shocked to read this tonight,it certainly won't be the same without him!!!
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My first contact with Dick was 14 years ago. I always enjoyed his emails, personal messages, and phone conversations. Always top notch work on the cans I sent him to restore. I'll miss the empty water bottles, avocados and oranges he used to pack in the box with them. A founding father in this hobby has passed. RIP brother. You will be missed. Tim Hansen
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