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10 YARD SALES AND NO PETRO. IT'S ALL UP TO THE REST OF YOU TO DAZZLE EVERYONE WITH YOUR "BUYS OF THE WEEK!"THANKS!
DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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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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these are mine from Iowa: The one of the right is new. The gloss is unreal and its a new version that I had not seen before. These all made it home this weekend too.
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I also added to my Sinclair Cardboard Sign collection... it's 48" x 72". I already own the matching banner for this 1950's promotion...
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I also added to my Sinclair Banner collection this week:
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i picked up a couple of 1 gallon Valvoline antifreeze cans, still full today at the fleamarket
Looking for anything Hancock, Signal, Veedol/Flying A and Richfield
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Do you display all of those Sinclair posters together? If so, could you post pictures? It must be an incredible display!
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Picked up a new pump for the collection........
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Lance, I would ask anyone else if it was the real deal. But with you I am sure! drool drool Larry
In memory of DB 9/12/49 - 8/28/14
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Lance--I am really jealous! I consider that the ultimate pump for any collection! Especially mine, and the spot is empty--please find me one!! Drool Drool!!
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Yeah, its the real deal, I had 3 repro's, couldn't stand the idea of having them so I sold them. I have been very fortunate finding pumps throught the years, but I have discovered the secret, offer more than the last guy, and back it up with cash. Here is a photo of it in a pump graveyard in Yuma AZ when it was found in 1998. Keith, I bought this one hoping I could trade it for an Erie 50 if you happen to have one you would part with?
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Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Do you display all of those Sinclair posters together? If so, could you post pictures? It must be an incredible display! Hey Tara, I'm in the middle of a car project right now... I should finish with the car in the Spring. I'll then be able to concentrate on the plans to build a FULL SCALE 1950's/1960's Sinclair Gas Station INSIDE my 50' x 60' shop at my house. The entire area will be heated and cooled... It will have 2 service bays with a car lift, a Retail Sales area, and an Owner's office... It will be built in the "Ice Box" style exterior. I presently have 50 Sinclair Posters, 15 Cardboard Signs, and 10 Sinclair Banners. The entire structure will have 12' tall walls. I plan on wrapping the top half of the Service Bay wall areas (between 6' and 12' high) with posters, carboard signs, and banners. I'll also have a "synthetic" wood fence surrounding the station inside the shop and I'll hang as many banners as possible on these fences as well... I have most of the traditional metal/porcelain signage that would be at a station but I just need to find a reasonable price on an original "Dino" to complete the display... I'll keep looking... I was in Kansas City in 2006 and tried to talk an owner of a shut down Sinclair station to sell me his Dino but he wouldn't let it go...
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Ray, That sounds like it will be really cool! I wanna see it when it's done, so be sure to post pictures!
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Yesterday, I was contacted by the man that sold me the old American Tank and Pump Co. Lubester with the glass cylinders last winter. Back in the day, he had actually purchased the old Cities Service station, here in Devils Lake and moved it to his property to use as a shop! In some later years, while he was inspecting the attic area, he found these oil can racks and this cool old roadside sign! He kept the things up in the rafters until yesterday when he called and said he was ready to sell! I have been looking for some oil can display racks for a long time but always passed them up because they were never quite what I was looking for. Well, this sure solves that problem as all three racks and the sign are NOS and were in the rafters since new, until yesterday! I love finding new stuff, but it really makes it special when its from your hometown and is actually part of the history of your area! This is the kind of thing to keep and preserve for the next generation! I only hope they understand and appreciate it! ENJOY! --KEVIN
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Alex Looking for Texaco and Power Gasoline items
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Thanks, Phil _________________________________________________ Looking for any old pumps, or nice 5 gallon cans.
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double wow!!man great find kevin!!
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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just to show you STUFF IS STILL OUT THERE!!!!!,, WHAT A AWESOME FIND AND I LOVE THE HISTORY..ALAN
Big Al`s Garage Always looking for:: Veedol-Tydol-Tidex-Cycol-Tycol.
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MAN YOU STEPPED IN SH**! GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY!
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Wow, congratulations Kevin. That's a great score. I know what you mean about getting these things from the local area, I've been working on some of that for over a year now. I only hope it pans out as well as it did for you.
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Found this in a bulk plant between Jamestown and Devils Lake, ND. I've been driving past the building for about 15 years. The owner was standing on the loading dock and luck was on my side. Also obtained the frame and pole.
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Hey, nice find George! I've always liked those signs! Maybe its the 3 colors but they seem to reach out and grab at ya! This one really looks like its a high quality deal too! So many are badly faded or chipped all to heck! Nice score!--KEVIN
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Thanks KW! Appreciate your comment and great find on your Cities Service racks - awesome.
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I am not a can collector but I took a drive off the beaten path last week. I came across a small antique store in rural ontario. I was able to purchase all of these cans(exception being the Husky can) in this one store. The owner was getting ready to shut down in mid Septemebr and was eager to deal. I was only interested in a few of these and asked his best price. He stated "They are $5.00 each if you take them all". He also stated that he has a fiend with many more that are all full! I am heading back up this weekend to visit this person to see what he has. On this trip I also was able to purchase a 6ft Porcelain Texaco sign at another antique store. I had my car with me, so on my trip back this week I will pick it up and post picks in next weeks BOTW. The Husky sign was purchased last week off of Ebay.
Colin Latreille Always looking for Quality Canadian Oil & Gas & Ford Signs
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Thought I'd post a picture of how I used the Cities Servie racks! They sure give me a lot more room this way and they're the brand I like too! Now all I need are some real QUALITY Cities Service cans to display! Any out there?
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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I COULD FILL THOSE RACKS UP EASILY IF YOU NEEDED INVADER MOTOR OIL CANS!
DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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Very, very nice Kevin! My "buys" aren't much but here they are, lol.
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Now I know where are the door ease sticks have been going!! Almost threw my hat in the ring on that Cities Service, Bob. Glad you got them, though. Makes for a nice group.
........Dave ___________________________________________________ Looking for old, rare, auto light bulb tins
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Great buys everyone! Kevin that is a great score there
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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