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Hello! On the top of my Bowser 575's nozzle holder there is a (1/2-3/4") threaded hole. What the heck is this for? Advertising? Nozzle rain shield or something?
Thanks in advance.
-Bennett 1066 -Bowser 575 -Gasboy 100
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Here's a picture of what I'm talking about. Thanks!
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-Bennett 1066 -Bowser 575 -Gasboy 100
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Ryan:
It probably held a threaded rod with a 'Pricer Box' or a 'Point of Sale' advertisment piece attached to the rod. You will sometimes see these pieces in old magazine ads.
Later . . .
Jim
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Jim's correct. During this pumps life, most stations used a price flag to advertise the price to passing motorists.They didn't have the big pricer boards like we do today.
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As mentioned, it was for advertising, it is also the same thing that the hole in the Tokheim 39 and 300 tops was for.
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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Where can I find one of these advertisement boards, repro or otherwise? Y'all are great! Thank you!
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They are on Ebay all the time. If you dont care about original any pump parts provider will have them
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Any pictures? What name do they go by? I don't care if it's repro, can anyone point me to any? Any help is GREATLY appreciated.
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Here is a photo of one on ebay right now. Not sure what pump it goes to as I'm not well versed on pumps. Auction #280419903033 This one is dbl sided and has Sinclair embossed along the edge. Sent you a PM
Last edited by Bob Richards; Mon Nov 09 2009 08:23 PM.
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