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Wed Nov 21 2012 08:32 PM
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I took a couple pictures tonight of my gas station at night. Almost done with the restoration and finished the gilbarco pump today.
Last edited by Amoco Guy; Wed Nov 21 2012 08:35 PM.
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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Oh man Todd, that is just beautifull. That night shot is incredible. Please show us more pics of the rest of your station. Thanks for showing us. Ken.
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I did this oil painting of the station as it really looked. It will hang in the office.
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Thanks guys! I have been working on this since April....almost done. The pump was as much of a challenge as the building but it worked out. I have never done anything like this before and am very much an amateur.
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Absolutely fantastic! great to see someone able to take a piece of history and remake it for future generations to enjoy. You are to be congratulated!
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Todd, you have done a beautiful job on both the station and the pump.... Your night shot is fantastic!!!!
Looking for Tide Water/ Tide Water-Associated/ Tidewater items
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The fridge was an easy restoration. It was stored for 15 years. I rewired it, repainted it and put a new gasket on it and it works great. It think it is from 1939.
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I found these empty oil filter boxes and cans in the attic when doing demolition. They look at home on the shelf. I have accumulated some pretty neat uniform pieces, hats and belt money changer. Looks like the guys are ready to come to work.
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Green and white tile floor just like the original.
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Looks GREAT!!!!!! Very nice job on the station and the pump.
Buying: Polarine / Red Crown Gasoline Globes and Signs, Early Chevrolet & United Motors Signs, and 1910's through 1940's Gas & Oil Signs.
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Looks awesome. Period correct...frozen in time.
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I am dying here, I would love my display on early WJ gas stations to look a tenth of this one. Great Job.
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***Wanted*** Always looking for Oilzum, Kunz, and Husky Cans, Signs and Smalls.
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Incredible, I love it you should be VERY proud!! Bob in the Carolina's
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