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Mon Mar 07 2011 07:06 PM
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Hey Guys & Gals,
It's time to share the petro relics that we've stumbled across in our recent travels, and check out what other people have found as well.
If you would like to contribute to this feature, simply post the pictures here or email them directly to me and I will post them for you. Be sure to include a story or description with your submissions.
If it's too close to the next installment, please note that I may hold your contribution for posting when the new FATW comes up. Send 'em in!!
Happy Trails!
Wes
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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Here's a neat station in Texas. It's in fantastic shape, but the canopy roof has been converted to more of a trellis. Apparently the tanks are still under there, because it has some really cool Buckeye tank lids.
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Here's another great Texas station. The owners have done a lot of restoration work to fix the structure, as the old mortar was crumbling from between the rocks. They did a great job with the building, sign, and island. Incidentally, all five of the pics posted above were taken with a cell phone. So, remember -- even if you don't have your camera with you, go ahead and stop to get a picture of that great station or item that you spot while driving around! Wes
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Texaco in Salinas, Ca
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While picking up the Valvoline sign in Vallejo, Ca I was told by the seller this was a Nash Dealership from 1939-1948. It now is a detail shop, hubcap shop and some sort of bicycle shop as well. Check out the sign blocking the broken window: How about a close up of that BAD ***** neon clock!!
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Great pictures, Mike!
I really like the Nash dealership, and the no-parking sign.
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Talking with a gentleman in town, he explained to me that this use to be a Texaco station and that section to the right was the repair shop. Sounds like the two buidlings were not orginally connected but he couldn't remember for sure. Also thought I'd grab this while I was at it for you Coke-A-Holics Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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I finally took a picture of this today while I was out driving around. It is the old Standard Oil Bulk Plant here.
Brandon Ferguson Central City, KY Farm Related Advertising
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Had a good day with Chris at his place in the boonies of ILL. Did a little buy, sell, and trade today.
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wow what an awsome lookin place!
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