#13622
Thu Feb 23 2006 09:28 PM
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Can anyone tell me what the price of a gallon of gas was in 1947?
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#13623
Thu Feb 23 2006 09:35 PM
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Nucklehead welcome to Old Gas. I think it was in the high 30s like 38 cents or so.
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#13624
Thu Feb 23 2006 09:46 PM
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Thanks gasoildude....I'm putting a dispaly together for a 1947 motorcycle and I was wondering what the price for a gallon was back then. $.30 cent sounds high to me...If memory serves me, I can remember buying gas for the lawn mower for $.27 cent a gallon, that would have been about '72.
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#13625
Thu Feb 23 2006 09:55 PM
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Before my time, but 19-23 cents might be closer. Rex or Jack should know, they're almost OLDER THAN DIRT !! [or PIE] LOL DB
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#13626
Thu Feb 23 2006 10:11 PM
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Thanks DB...that sounds about right...I'm trying to find out for sure''' I'm putting a little history lesson in the dispaly....In 1947 the minimum wage was $.40 cent an hour....a new car was $1500.....a home $13,000.... agallon of gas? Maybe if someone has some type of reference book or such....or a real good memory...
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#13627
Thu Feb 23 2006 11:41 PM
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Try your local libary, for microfilm of 1947 newspapers. Try your local newspaper, see if they have old papers on microfilm. Ask a few OLD TYMERS around where you live, if they remember. DB
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#13628
Fri Feb 24 2006 12:04 AM
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The earliest info I have is March, 1949. If I knew what part of the country you lived in, I would be able to tell you a more exact price, but the average was about .26 for regular and .29 for premium. Jack Sim
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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#13629
Fri Feb 24 2006 05:04 AM
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I live in central Va. Jack...but a national average would be great....I've been all over the federal stats page and they give the price for a barrel of crude but not a gallon at the pump......I wonder what the dirt road to paved road ratio was and if any records were kept of that?
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#13630
Fri Feb 24 2006 01:52 PM
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The list I have is dated March 1, 1949. The list has about 30 cities on it with their prices. Here is what it has for Richmond, VA.: Ethyl - 29 Reg. - 27 Dealers Margin - 5.95 Total Taxes - 7.5 Market was listed as Stable at normal level. All prices are in cents. Jack Sim
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#13631
Sun Feb 26 2006 06:07 AM
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Hey Nuck-If you're still around why don't ya post a pic of you're bike and display in "showcase"! I know I'd like to check it out. Jim
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#13632
Sun Feb 26 2006 06:37 AM
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Hi,
Here's prices from a chart for Milwaukee, Wi. at Wadhams / Mobil stations on 3-13-47.
Metro brand 15.8 cents 4.0 State Tax 1.5 Federal Tax 21.3 Total
Mobilgas 17.7 cents same taxes as above 23.2 Total
Mobilgas Special 19.7 same taxes 25.2
The chart I have lists the total cost by gallon in 3 columns from 1 gal to 20. 20 gallons of Mobilgas Special would cost you $5.04
If you would like a picture of the chart, let me know.
[This message has been edited by wads (edited 02-26-2006).]
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#13633
Sun Feb 26 2006 10:39 AM
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Thanks WADS, and thanks to everyone for all your help. Jim T., I tried to post a link to the picture of the bike. I think it will work. Thanks again everyone!
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#13634
Sun Feb 26 2006 10:43 AM
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Here is the bike for ya.
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#13635
Sun Feb 26 2006 11:02 AM
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Sun Feb 26 2006 10:22 PM
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