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#220676 Tue Dec 21 2010 10:06 PM
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I am a new user to old gas and I am seeking some help. I recently purchased a bowser 585 pump. It is my first pump purchase and I came to find out the service station is rarely heard of. I managed to dust off some top layers of paint that were peeling and revealed that it was used by a company called "rocket hi-action gasoline". I can barely decipher the image that is on one of the pump doors. the other door says in black letters "stoveoil". i'd like any help i could get from any knowledgeable sources in regards to this company. I have had a few people tell me that it is a very very rare company. i don't have any emotional attachment to this pump. I'd just like to have a decent looking pump in my garage.
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WELCOME TO OLDGAS
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Once we see the condition of your pump we can give you some ideas to think about.
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favorite gas pump globes in my collection.

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Welcome to Old Gas smile


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WELCOME TO THE BEST DARN PETRO WEBSITE ON THE PLANET!

YOU DEF CAME TO THE RIGHT PLACE FOR ANSWERS!

WAS THE ROCKET HI-ACTION GASOLINE LOGO A DECAL OR A METAL/PORCELAIN SIGN?


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it's an entire pump. a bowser 585 pump that has the rocket logo depicted on one door, and "Stoveoil" on the other......

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PICTURES
RICHFIELD ROCKET GASOLINE decal?

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I took a picture of the pump, I'll post it today

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Mike sent me a photo of his gas pump. I cropped it to show detail on the Rocket decal.

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Rocket gas pump decal


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Here is a "similar" Rocket pump decal I have in my collection. I don't have the "hi-action" decal.


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I GUESS IT WAS MADE FOR USING "ONLY" IN OLDSMOBILES WITH THE ROCKET ENGINES? wink


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I think we'll have to do a Rocket pump someday. It would only be fitting. smile

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Originally Posted By: Tara Worsham
I think we'll have to do a Rocket pump someday. It would only be fitting. smile


I GUESS YOU'LL BE NEEDING A LAUNCH PAD, TARA. I THINK HURST MAKES ONE! HAHAHAHAHA! wink


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SAME COMPANY ??? This is painted on GLASS ; NO
COMPANY NAME OR ADDRESS ON BACK OF BOTTLE

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