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The dates for the Dixie Gas Spring Show are: April 14, 15 & 16th. Set up will be on THURSDAY THE 14TH. Set up WILL NOT be allowed on Wednesday. You can drop a trailer early (not in your set up spot), but you CANNOT set up before Thursday. We have had entirely too many complaints from buyers who come out on Friday afternoon and Saturday to find everyone already packed up and gone. As we have tried to explain in the past, this is a tourist town. Vacationers generally arrive on Friday and Saturday, not in mid-week. People are also unable to take off work early as easily as they once did. We are trying to do what is best for our show and our vendors. We want our show to grow and be successful for everyone. If you have any questions, you can call Chip at 865-254-8027.
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The Dixie Gas Spring Show will be April 14, 15, & 16th. Set up day will be on THURSDAY THE 14TH. Vendors will not be allowed to set up on Wednesday. You can drop a trailer early (not in your spot), but you cannot set up. We have had entirely too many complaints from buyers who come out on Friday and Saturday to find many of you packed up and already gone. We have tried to explain that this is a tourist town and many arrive on Friday & Saturday, not in mid-week. A lot of people have a hard time getting time off, now especially. We want to see our show grow and do what is best for both our spectators and vendors. If you have any questions, you can call chip at 865-254-8027 or go to our website @ dixiegas.homestead.com. THANKS!!
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Cities service, Vickers, Gas and Auto neons, next exit/ ahead signs and now I'm getting into globes....
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Chip. Good move. Not many shows seem to be able to combat the earlier and earlier arrival and setup of vendors. Congrats to you for taking a stand. I believe it will only improve the the attendance and show as a whole.
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Thanks Chip. Its about time a few of the vendors were told what you and we vendors want. Its sad to set up properly and have other vendors sell out and leave before the show even starts. If you cant abide by the rules Chip has laid down it would be better for the rest of us, if you would stay home. Just my thoughts.
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THANKS Chip!!!!! I've been saying that for years. That gives everyone an equal shot at the "GOODSTUFF" that was always sold on Wednesday. ***********THANKS AGAIN***********
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Thanks Chip! I think this will improve the attendance at the show. (may take a couple shows to get the word out) I use to come down and spend the weekend at my Brother-in-laws in Knoxville. (pop collector). He and some of his friends can't go until Saturday. We quit doing that because, there was never enough there to make it worth the trip. Look forward to doing it again, and I know they will be excited to hear this. Chuck
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Chip, Great move!!!! I am glad you are sticking to that! Others shows... they just move the date up to fix there issue. Everyone wants young guys in the hobby but yet i have to take a weeks vacation to go to some of these shows because they start on Tues.
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Wanted: Gas pump globes:Sinclair & affiliates, IL companies. Ripple bodies. Anything Sinclair, Stoll, Pierce, 4 Bros. http://www.lastgas15.com/
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Thanks chip I will finally get to come for a change ,last year I was told not to even come on thursday every thing was already gone. Glad you made this move.
Remember you are only as good as your help If you don't make any noise no one will hear you!
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Chip, thanks for listening to the vendors. This is a great show and this move will only make it MUCH better. Looking forward to being there EARLY thursday morning. See everyone there.
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This is my first time to the show. I like the move you have taken to. Question, I see Friday has a pretty good chance of rain...is this indoors or outdoors?
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VintageCar , Don't know that Chip will get back with you as he is probably wide open getting ready. It is both inside and out.Go to events and you will find his info. and web site. Buyers are allowed thursday, admission 3 bucks. This will be a first for me also, and I.m looking forward to it.
You are very close to me as I live in Mt Juliet Tn. HAVE A GOOD DAY.
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I am loading the truck as I speak! Can't wait. Rain or shine this has been one of the best shows I go to. One of the best hosts also. It is pretty much outside,but there is one big building with vendors in it so you can get out of the weather.
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We've done this show in the Spring and Fall for over ten years? Alway has been a basic outside show. As with all shows of this kind, it goes on rain or shine. By the way, it is mostly situated on a hill so the rain runs off! Paul www.severngaspumps.com
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All loaded, four pumps, pile of signs and thousands of smalls. How could this collecting thing get so out of hand. I have more in my show pile then many have in their collections. Always come home lighter, makes room for more. Will be fun !!
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Signs are stacked and ready to go in the back of the truck...I love this show...tons of great folks and a ton of goodies show up! See everyone bright & early Thurs a.m.
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I am still pulling stuff to bring to Chip's. I am thinning my collection out some. I will be bringing some nice items. Will post a couple of pictures in for sale section. I'll be there early Thursday morning in the barn.Pat.
Looking for early Pure Oil Company items(Energee,Detonox,Puritan)as well as any Woco Pep items.
Looking for graphic quart cans for my collection.
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I'm confused? per what chip said in the first posting it was setup for vendors on Thursday...I didn't see any info stating buyers were allowed in for $3 on Thursday? So are buyers allowed Thursday or just on Friday and Saturday?
For those that are setting up at his show that are on here...anyone bringing any Enarco items?
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We finally finished loading up an hour ago. Out the door early in the morning and headed east 750 miles...giddy up!
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Vintagecar, There isn't a vendor only set-up or early bird buying. This year because of Chip's new rules, vendors will be there early Thursday morning setting up(no sooner). I have always come on Wednesday afternoon and got everything set up. Now, will have to do it on Thursday before daylight if I want to be able to get out and find things. The public can get in the same time as vendors. In spite of what Chip is trying to accomplish,if you want a chance at the good items, you'd better be there Thurday. If you come on Saturday,I feel that the good stuff will be gone and so will most of the vendors(my opinion). Pat.
Looking for early Pure Oil Company items(Energee,Detonox,Puritan)as well as any Woco Pep items.
Looking for graphic quart cans for my collection.
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I'll still be there on Saturday, as always and maybe Sunday depending on the weather. Always still have plenty of good stuff for the next show.
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I'll be up at the show today and tomorrow. Have plenty of signs and toys and that Gilbarco 96c to display.
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I left my Heart in Dixie !!!!!!!!!!!!! but that's where it's gonna stay !!!!!!!!! boooo hoooooo ..............
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Pictures, Pictures...where's the Pictures
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Barry I think they are under heavy rain was going to call paddy and see if he is still hanging. Done got to late now. If its doing what its doing here they are wet. Big storm just came thru here after raining all day, maybe thats the last of it.I'm 200 miles away, maybe they got luckey. But all this came from Dixie direction.
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Loyd, Yeah, we had tornados down here in the Jackson/Clinton area today, hope it didn't hit up there. How'd you like that Pierce sign base?
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Well its not NOS, but its right for my budget. Little work and it will be good as new. Thankfull to get it.Thanks Again.
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Winds picked up at Dixie yesterday and as the clouds grew ominous most vendors packed up including myself. I came back over the mountain to SC and home. I took some pictures and will see about adding them at some point.
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The wearther moved in yesterday...I came home around 3pm and it poured...monsooned here at our place in western Nc...its still pouring. The show was great - Dixie always is! Great seeing everyone
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Spoke with Paddy by phone this morning said it didn't rain tell 6 pm. Everyone secured their big signs so they didn't become projectiles.Seems the luck was with them, as it rained all day here,and then the big one last night.Glad it didn't rain on the parade.
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I had never been to the Dixie Gas show, man was it a cool event! I snapped a few random pics with my iphone. I don't think I have ever seen that many signs in one spot ever! Signs I had never seen before, some I might never see again. Really a blast, and a bunch of great vendors.
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We arrived at Dixie Gas on Wednesday at noon. As agreed , Chip allowed me to park the motorhome/trailer on my usual spot. We put the awning out, set out chairs and spent the afternoon visiting with Miles, Mike, Barbara, Wayne, Chip, Happy, Martha and a whole bunch of other folks. Beautiful day, great view, good company. At 4 A.M. on Thursday, Big Mike from Florida pulls in right beside me.....unhooks his trailer and starts putting out stuff for sale...LOL....Hard to sleep with that going on three feet away! We were up and selling by 9 A.M. with a fine turnout. Met some new folks that I had seen at sales/shows but never had the opportunity to speak with..Weather turned bad quickly on Friday so we got out after lunch and made it home....nine hours...fighting the cross winds all the way. Enjoyed the show as always. Paul www.severngaspumps.com
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Do you know if the Marathon Running Man sign sold, If not who had it and how much? Black,green,orange, and white. Thanks, Owen
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Great pics, Lots of goodies there. Could not help but notice ALL those undated re-pops that were there. Hope that guy got an earful, or better yet an ---full of buckshot.
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Great slide show!!! Thank-you.Does anybody know who had the pure sign/pole & possibly price?Thanks Lorne
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...WOW...looks like 'lacie51' was there with a great selection of poorly made repro garbage...honestly, viewing the slideshow it looks like a LOT of repro stuff, overall: tin signs, porcelain signs, globes...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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I was there thursday, there was a lot of repo signs, but there was also a large lot of orginal signs, lots of large tire company signs, --my weakness-- had to keep my self in check and admire from a distance.
You have to remember this is a tourist town so it wouldn't suprise me if the repoduction sign guys done very well.
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made it back this morning and as always it was a great show. Thanks to Chip and Happy for being such great host. Bought a few globes, a sign and a couple of cans. The most important and best thing about gas shows was being with old friends, meeting new ones and putting faces to some of the few members on here that I havn't meet before...I want to thank John (Gasstuff.com) for picking up the tab Friday night. To the guy with the Paris Hilton sunglasses that was expecting a hug from me...no way!!! Who in the heck started that ***** about men hugging other men? That had to start on the left coast. I'm a handshake kinda guy... Right Jim?
Paddy Wanted. Billups, Ride with Rose, Har-V, LORECO, STANOCOLA, Pan Am (early), Hurricane, Evangeline, Canal, Gulf Coast, oil companies.
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The hugging thing started several years ago when Larry Nance saw me hugging Barbara Story and Mitzi Cox. He said....Hey....what about me? So I hugged him! Since then, it has been a ongoing thing at this show. I hug mostly the ladies but if a guy feels left out.....I'll give him a hug too. Stop by next time if you are feeling needy? Paul www.severngaspumps.com
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Still getting my pictures together. The signs that stick out in my mind are the old Col. Sanders metal stand-up sign and a well abused Chevrolet sign that a fellow brought to sell for a friend.
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Hey Owen, pretty sure Joey Whiteside (grabber on this site) had the Marathon sign. I believe it is still available.
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Hey Owen, pretty sure Joey Whiteside (grabber on this site) had the Marathon sign. I believe it is still available. you are correct Dave
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Thanks for posting the link to these pictures as well as the ones here. Amazing stuff!
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Owen...the Marathon sign sold yesterday....
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Here is a link to the pictures I took. Dixie Gas 2011 Spring Show
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Does anyone know who had the Schwartz baking powder thermometer??
see me at Mason Dixon Gas, Spring Carlisle M114-115, and Hershey C4E-35.
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Thanks guys! How about the Sinclair Aircraft Sign in the last photo's. It's hard to see, so i guess it was a real one! Thanks again, Owen
Thanks for all the photo's! It gives the guys that can't make the show to see and maybe buy a little!
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The white glasses are Oakley gascan's.......
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Hey Owen, Yes it was a Sinclair aircraft sign. It was in VanKimmels booth.It was restored.Pat.
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Anyone know who had the red coke bottle display rack in the photo with the metal chair with the pink seat? The seller also had the large red Salvation army sign.
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does anyone know who had the wide rapid dayton pump? it was in a trailer with the restored shell tokheim 39
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Thanks for the pictures.Beautiful place.Hope to make it someday.
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Thanks Pat!
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Mike , Jay Osteen had the pink chair and coke rack his # is 864-303-1213
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