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Happy Thanksgiving all!!
Just found this website yesterday and could not help but use it as a resource in my quest to enter the petrol collecting field. I have a feeling this resource will definately help, but definately cause me to go over the financial deep end if not careful! Anyway, cleared a bunch of old stuff out of my garage and wish to replace it with quality stuff to compliment my love of everything FORD and FORD related (have a 49 and 96 ford truck), as well as anything gas related, to take me back to a simpler time as my truck always seems to do. So, been perusing ebay and quite frankly am afraid to buy anything, simply because I dont know anything! I would be easy prey to fall victim to buying something not to be as claimed. This is where I hope to get some quality direction on how to be careful. Just joining and reading since yesterday, I see how willing alot of you are to lending your expertise. So, if you could be so kind, please feel free to offer any help and know in advance it will be appreciated. Would like to also put out a request to those who might have some quality FORD and FORD related items for sale that go back to beyond where I quit reading on the "for sale" section, to please get in touch with me, as well as those who have some Mobil related items they might be offering up. I am not opposed to buying repro items, but prefer to limit myself to original stuff until my limited money resource runs out! lol. Just hoping to be offered a fair price for quality stuff would be welcomed. In the meantime, I am going to look at my first gas pump over the weekend and would like to see if I can post a pic to get some member input on the "what to look for" and "what to expect to pay" until I can get some resource books in hand to supplement your expert advice. If I cant figure out how to post before this goes up, it is I believe an M/S 80 mobil script claimed to be original from the 40's or 50's and the seller is asking a bit over $2K. So, thanks for taking the time to read this lengthy note. Hope to meet some very nice quality and honest people, which I am sure I will.

Hi and Welcome to old gas The Pump pictured is M&S model 70. Be sure that the top is metal and not fiberglass as I have not seen many model 70's with a script top on them. Feel free to ask all of the questions you have as there is a lot of knowledge with the members here on old gas. Don

Welcome to the site. The M&S 70 with script top is rare. I have only seen two. Most of the M&S 70s that were made for Mobilgas had cast iron tops with ad glass. Not sure on value. If the restoration is nice and allthe stainless trim is straight the asking price is good.


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WELCOME TO OLDGAS
Check out all the forums, as there is one for Non Petro where you might find the Ford items For Sale.
http://oldgas.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm

Welcome to Oldgas.This site is addicting.The people on this site are great & ready to help.Again,welcome & I hope you enjoy the site as much as I do. Lorne

I joined 2 months ago and this is the first site I view when turning the computer on. Everyone I have dealt with here has been great. I too am learning and you have come to the right place for that. Happy Thanksgiving to all, Tom.

Welcome aboard.. I sounds like you got the sickness,
there are many people here to treat your illness.
Prognosis: alot of $$$ to get better.
Post a picture of the '49 Ford truck

WELCOME TO OLDGAS.COM. YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE.

THIS WEBSITE IS LIKE A 2ND ADDRESS TO ME.

I will post a pic as soon as i can figure out how to resize it to fit. Thanks for the diagnosis btw...... figured that of course $$$$ would be the only cure!

Lots of FREE sites to help;
http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=yhs-av...ng+for+internet

Welcome to Shop Talk!
There's no substitute for going to the shows and specialty petro auctions and talking to other collectors and dealers. Networking with those established in the hobby will shorten your learning curve.

Happy Thanksgiving and Welcome to Oldgas.com Shop Talk!

Nice looking M&S 70.

Lots of member help and tips on our Help Forum. Check it out.

that is a cool '49...fire engine RED..nice
it looks like the chief's truck

another pic. Tis my baby! Now you see the need for Ford, fomoco, autolite, motorcraft stuff!

welcome to this site did you by chance buy that truck or did you do it yourself the reason i ask that looks like a truck i used to own i sold it to a guy and he took it to carlisle to sell or maybe hershey a few years ago if it is my old truck it has real low miles later dave

The red truck is awesome!!! There is a lot of variation among "restored" pumps. Go for one that is nice inside and out. There are so many makes and models of pumps that would be awesome to have--pick a good one. A solid calculator pump from the late 30s should be in your price range. Have a blast. Dave Folck

If you are interested in pumps, I suggest you purchase a couple different books to start. "An Illustrated Guide to Gas Pumps" and "PCM's Guide to Gas Pump Restoration".

Both of these books will give you a much broader insight into the "World of Gas Pumps", IMO.

Also ask questions, a ton of people here are very knowledgeable and helpful.

not sure if it is yours.I bought it off of a guy in PA 4 years ago and had to restore about 60% of it. New bed, bunch of mechanical issues, undercarriage stuff, suspension issues, new interior, typical stuff for an old truck. Body was extremely solid. Would be curious to hear of yours though. Didnt think there were many f-3's out there.

Nice truck!!! I like them stock. Customs are nice, but I like the look of a stock original better.

no not mine mine was fully restored i liked that truck geared a little low but fun later dave

The Gas Pump book is good for reference, But STILL ask values before buying a pump as those prices vary widely

Cool Truck!! Welcome to Oldgas!!!!

Welcome aboard.
Good luck on your pump quest and good looking trucks.
Mike

Welcome to the site. Cool truck.
John

thanks so much for the warm welcome and the needed advice. I appreciate it. Well, why is it that I have spent some money and yet I feel not cured of my new "sickness"?? lol. Bought a nice Ford Advertisement clock from PetroRelics (not sure if he is a member here) but will say that he seems like a very nice guy and he treated me with courtesy and he has some cool stuff!!

If you are going to pick up a porcelain Ford sign, here is a link to the topic I commented on when I bought my Ford sign. It tells you what to look for to make sure it is original and not a reproduction: http://www.oldgas.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=157673&page=2

Check out the bottom of the page and the page after it to see what I am talking about. I did buy that sign I was talking about.

thanks Mike, will check it out

Welcome to old gas!
The pump pictured is a rare version of the M&S 70
Most had the flat plain top and some the cast fancy top like Matt posted. That pump is worth every penny they are asking in my opionion because the top is rare. I have a 70 script top like that but have not seen any others untill you posted that photo. You can tap on it to make sure it is metal but I bet it is since no one reproduces one in fiberglass yet and "hopefully will not" That top is way larger than a M&S 80 top.
Hope this helps and nice Trucks.
I have been driving around a 92 F-150 for years hauling /overloading with pumps and it still runs strong 190,000 miles later original motor heads never been off. Same body style as your 96 . Great trucks yours looks clean!
Rob

Rob never drives his over 55 either!
But that's Expected w/ a FORD.

thanks for the further input! My trucks are both babied! My '96 has 140K miles and it looks like it did the day I bought it in 95. Not a tear anywhere inside. The wife keeps on me to sell it, I told her aint ever gonna happen.

WELCOME TO OLD GAS ,NICE 70 YOU HAVE THERE! TAKE CARE!