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Why would they put a motor oil sign on a gas pump? Ebay # 190505285367
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First of all, who is they?
It was not uncommon for stations to advertise oil on the gas pump, after all you were already there buying gasoline, why not try and sell you something else. I remember a old picture where the gas pump had an ice cream advertisement on it.
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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Probably the same reason it has the wrong re-set handle, they didn't know the difference.
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What about the common Mobil "keyhole" tin sign advertising Mobilgas on top and "Ask for Mobiloil" on the bottom?
Now they advertise sandwiches,cigarrettes,soda,etc. on the pumps!
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TEXACO, Did it all the time curved 15" and 8" Clean, Clear, Golden plates.......................
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Not uncommon at all. ;;;;;;;;;Ron
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I think display pumps say it all - as far as advertising is concerned.
~Jason
6 ft signs & rare pump plates – Signal, Hancock, Mohawk, Polly, Flying A, Douglas, Richfield, PDQ, Stinker, Beeline, Neon , Dealership.
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