#21778
Wed Mar 17 2004 08:33 PM
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I'm in the process of restoring my first lubester for my Texaco station and I need some color scheme ideas. It's a Bennet high boy with the clear glass cylinder. Anyone have picture of some restored ones to post? I don't care if it's Texaco or not.
Thanks Curt Cragg
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#21779
Thu Mar 18 2004 05:46 AM
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Hello Gang. Here's my little Bennett 15-gallon Lubster done in Polly. I also have a Polarine Lubester (30-gallon version) that I will try and take a few shots of over the weekend. Enjoy. Later . . . Jim
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#21780
Thu Mar 18 2004 07:52 AM
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Thanks Jim, I hadn't thought about the pinstripes and the bordering. I guess we have to dress these up since the originals probably weren't all that "artistic". Of course, you can't beat the Polly parrot as far as a nice graphic oil company logo.
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#21781
Thu Mar 18 2004 07:32 PM
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Great looking lubester Jim.When I do my pump in POLLY I hope I can match that color.
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#21782
Fri Mar 19 2004 05:47 AM
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Jerry:
When you're ready to tackle your 'Polly' pump, shoot me an e-mail and I'll give ya the PPG codes from the paint I used. The 'olive' green is especially nice.
Later . . .
Jim
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#21783
Fri Mar 19 2004 06:01 AM
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jim that is a super lubster. cheese
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#21784
Fri Mar 19 2004 07:59 AM
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You guys have to have more lubester photos out there??? Just because the Polly is awesome doesn't mean you can't give me some more ideas. If you know of any photos online somewhere that would help too.
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#21785
Fri Mar 19 2004 06:35 PM
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Hi Curt attached pic- had an Atlantic decal when I found it- will proabably make it texaco- not sure- Anyone know the model #- thanks don ------------------ Wanted 5 quart cans
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#21786
Sat Mar 20 2004 12:55 AM
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Heres what fellow old gasser Arthur ogle did with a lubester. Cool display case ...great idea Art...thanks for sharing. ------------------ Hubba the GAS GEEK , OIL FREAK of Shoreline WA
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#21787
Sat Mar 20 2004 07:54 AM
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Did you notice the cool lubester on the main page of this Web site? Click on "Primarily Petroliana Main Menu" on the bottom of most Shop Talk forum pages. Look at the vertical row of images on the top left side. Scroll down with the little arrow there and see the Phillips 66 lubester. Put your cursor on the thumbnail image and it will pop up to full size. OK, maybe that's too many instructions. Here's the image: ------------------ Jim "Oldgas" PottsYour host and moderator
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#21788
Sat Mar 20 2004 08:00 AM
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That display case lubester is terrific. I had been thinking about something like that, but wasn't sure how to do it. Not only that, but it's Texaco which is my brand. Thank you all for some great ideas.
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#21789
Sun Mar 21 2004 04:41 PM
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i've seen my green 66 lubester on the front. well it used to be mine i made a trade with a fellow at the mo gas show several years back.i'm sure that's where the picture is taken from.here is one i've done in black and orange.i cut the shield out and cut out a place for the ad glass in the top.it all lights up pretty cool.then i put a repo sign in the background.nice way to display your goodies,milt
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#21790
Sun Mar 21 2004 06:01 PM
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Great job Milt. ------------------ www.vintage-logos.com
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#21791
Mon Mar 22 2004 09:04 AM
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Hi Guys. Here is my 'Polarine' Lubester. It features two-tone paint, custom 'oil' decals and a custom-made pec-on, along witht a polished original brass nameplate and chrome plating. I still have to pull some stripes on the front - but I'm waiting for the yard to dry out so I can get another delivery of propane. Enjoy . . . Jim
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#21792
Mon Mar 22 2004 01:03 PM
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That's a nice looking lubester!!!!
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