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Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates #560308 Wed Aug 13 2014 04:45 AM Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN S Steven C. OP Veteran Member OP Steven C. Veteran Member S Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN I was going to put this is Great Old Pics but I felt it may need more discussion than that thread is intended for. My first question is, why MobilOIL plates on a gas pump? And, I've never seen these plates before. Any info would be interested to say the least. Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #560309 Wed Aug 13 2014 05:03 AM Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 415 Ardmore, Oklahoma T tetraethyl Petro Enthusiast tetraethyl Petro Enthusiast T Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 415 Ardmore, Oklahoma Hi Steve Great Pic. I believe these are decals. This, I believe would have been at the early transition to the Socony Shield. I have never seen a pump plate like them either. I would love to find one if they do exist. Thanks. Mike Haggard

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates tetraethyl #560316 Wed Aug 13 2014 05:13 AM Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,737 Likes: 61 Hillsdale, Michigan D DWSheffer Veteran Member DWSheffer Veteran Member D Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,737 Likes: 61 Hillsdale, Michigan Decals as far as I'm aware, I've never heard of or seen this design as an actual pump plate. These decals are very common on Mobilgas pumps in the early 1930's. I would surmise the reasoning for MobilOIL is that you were already purchasing gas from the pumps, so why not advertise S-V's oil products to the captive audience. Darin Last edited by DWSheffer; Wed Aug 13 2014 05:32 AM. Darin Sheffer Always looking for Mobil and Marathon items I don't already have!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates DWSheffer #560320 Wed Aug 13 2014 05:19 AM Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,012 Likes: 28 Mass. gasmelincelr Veteran Member gasmelincelr Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,012 Likes: 28 Mass. I once discovered this one under a few layers of paint.

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates DWSheffer #560321 Wed Aug 13 2014 05:22 AM Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,737 Likes: 61 Hillsdale, Michigan D DWSheffer Veteran Member DWSheffer Veteran Member D Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,737 Likes: 61 Hillsdale, Michigan On a side note, I've seen a photo of the 12" porcelain Mobiloil plate from the 1940's being used on a gas pump as well. I had always thought it was more of a oil dispenser/"lubester" plate but evidently some owners put them on pumps as well, probably for the same reason, to promote oil products at the pump. Darin Last edited by DWSheffer; Wed Aug 13 2014 05:32 AM. Darin Sheffer Always looking for Mobil and Marathon items I don't already have!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates DWSheffer #560325 Wed Aug 13 2014 05:35 AM Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN S Steven C. OP Veteran Member OP Steven C. Veteran Member S Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN Great info guys! I knew you would have this one covered! That pump is awesome and I have to beleive that original decal on it is quite a rare find!! Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #560328 Wed Aug 13 2014 05:51 AM Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,012 Likes: 28 Mass. gasmelincelr Veteran Member gasmelincelr Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,012 Likes: 28 Mass. This is all I have left of that pump. I sort of wish I never sold it.

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates gasmelincelr #560334 Wed Aug 13 2014 06:31 AM Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN S Steven C. OP Veteran Member OP Steven C. Veteran Member S Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN Using google maps, I was able to find the building! Here is the full picture from back then, and then it today. I wonder if the current owner has any idea? Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #560338 Wed Aug 13 2014 06:35 AM Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,012 Likes: 28 Mass. gasmelincelr Veteran Member gasmelincelr Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,012 Likes: 28 Mass. Nice find! That is an awesome then/now.

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates gasmelincelr #560348 Wed Aug 13 2014 07:34 AM Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 19,463 Likes: 1016 So. Ca. advertologist Veteran Member advertologist Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 19,463 Likes: 1016 So. Ca. interesting story.. RANDY

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates advertologist #560352 Wed Aug 13 2014 07:43 AM Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN S Steven C. OP Veteran Member OP Steven C. Veteran Member S Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN It wasn't easy to find. All I had to go by was the name of the town in Pa. Lukily it was a samll town and area. I figured a building like that has to still be there. So I starting zooming in on the satelite view and street view, almost drove right by it! But stopped and looked back, and there it was. Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #560358 Wed Aug 13 2014 07:49 AM Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 19,463 Likes: 1016 So. Ca. advertologist Veteran Member advertologist Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 19,463 Likes: 1016 So. Ca. is that decal re-produced?, if not it should be... RANDY

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates advertologist #560364 Wed Aug 13 2014 07:59 AM Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,818 Likes: 2 Abbotsford, British Columbia, ... Dave's Garage Veteran Member Dave's Garage Veteran Member Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 8,818 Likes: 2 Abbotsford, British Columbia, ... That building has changed very little over the years. Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates advertologist #560501 Wed Aug 13 2014 03:02 PM Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,737 Likes: 61 Hillsdale, Michigan D DWSheffer Veteran Member DWSheffer Veteran Member D Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,737 Likes: 61 Hillsdale, Michigan Originally Posted By: advertologist is that decal re-produced?, if not it should be... These vinyl versions have been on Ebay for quite some time. Ebay item 161394074590. I personally do not like the look of vinyl and sure wish some water slide decals would be made of this design, as I think they would sell quite well personally. They would look nice on visibles as well as any pump made pre-1940 or so being restored to Mobil. Darin Darin Sheffer Always looking for Mobil and Marathon items I don't already have!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #560502 Wed Aug 13 2014 03:08 PM Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 45 New Jersey tmcnasty Active Member tmcnasty Active Member Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 45 New Jersey You should send a copy of the old gas station to that address. The current resident probably has no idea and would get a kick out of it. Tell them to search the attic for old signs also.

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates tmcnasty #560509 Wed Aug 13 2014 03:24 PM Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN S Steven C. OP Veteran Member OP Steven C. Veteran Member S Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN Originally Posted By: tmcnasty You should send a copy of the old gas station to that address. The current resident probably has no idea and would get a kick out of it. Tell them to search the attic for old signs also. It felt a little nuts doing it, but it went out, along with a letter, in today's mail!! Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #560510 Wed Aug 13 2014 03:29 PM Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 3,423 Likes: 19 Peoria, IL BryceG Veteran Member BryceG Veteran Member Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 3,423 Likes: 19 Peoria, IL could be the best 49-cents you ever spent! Wanted: Sweney Oil items - Peoria, IL Weekly Oil Can Auctions: www.OilCanAuctions.com Collection & Items for Sale: www.OnceAlwaysPetro.com

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates DWSheffer #560516 Wed Aug 13 2014 03:56 PM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 22,780 Likes: 5 Santa Paula, Calif Dick Bennett Veteran Member Dick Bennett Veteran Member Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 22,780 Likes: 5 Santa Paula, Calif Originally Posted By: DWSheffer These vinyl versions have been on Ebay for quite some time. Ebay item 161394074590. Darin Art work for THOSE appears to have been taken off the JUNKY OVAL signs, look at GARGOYLE lettering & the BUG! SLOPPY. Reproduction/Fantasy Cans http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p2/oldegaspump/AllCansMASTERTHUMBNAIL_zps4bfdbbc7.jpg Rnd Can Re-lids

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates tmcnasty #560535 Wed Aug 13 2014 05:27 PM Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 391 Likes: 6 Louisville, Ohio G Goober's Station Petro Enthusiast Goober's Station Petro Enthusiast G Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 391 Likes: 6 Louisville, Ohio Yep, that owner definitely needs to see that picture. Never know, they may have a ghost that looks like a gas station attendant creeping around there at night, LOL! The pumps appear to be Pennsylvania Clockface pumps also. Cool stuff! Goober

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Goober's Station #560567 Wed Aug 13 2014 07:33 PM Joined: May 2012 Posts: 4,293 Likes: 27 Hays, Kansas bsplichal95 Veteran Member bsplichal95 Veteran Member Joined: May 2012 Posts: 4,293 Likes: 27 Hays, Kansas Cool picture, and interesting story… I'm glad the building is still relatively the same! Braden Splichal

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates bsplichal95 #560604 Wed Aug 13 2014 10:12 PM Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,066 Gualala, CA Scott Baselt Veteran Member Scott Baselt Veteran Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,066 Gualala, CA Great story ! Thanks Steve.

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates tmcnasty #560630 Thu Aug 14 2014 04:53 AM Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 492 Drums Pa N nam5072 Petro Enthusiast nam5072 Petro Enthusiast N Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 492 Drums Pa What town in Pa is it?

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates nam5072 #560638 Thu Aug 14 2014 05:44 AM Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN S Steven C. OP Veteran Member OP Steven C. Veteran Member S Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN Originally Posted By: nam5072 What town in Pa is it? OH now! C'mon! I can't give you everything! Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #560660 Thu Aug 14 2014 07:27 AM Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 492 Drums Pa N nam5072 Petro Enthusiast nam5072 Petro Enthusiast N Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 492 Drums Pa Ill go pull the pumps outta there and give you one for free....

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates nam5072 #561999 Tue Aug 19 2014 11:50 PM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,275 Likes: 2 Stockholm, Sweden fast66 Veteran Member fast66 Veteran Member Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 1,275 Likes: 2 Stockholm, Sweden I believe Doc had some artwork done for that decal a few years back, may have had some decals done - I have thought about letting T-way do some for me...but of course, water slides would be better. br Claes

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #567512 Thu Sep 11 2014 10:23 AM Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN S Steven C. OP Veteran Member OP Steven C. Veteran Member S Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN Originally Posted By: Steve C. Originally Posted By: tmcnasty You should send a copy of the old gas station to that address. The current resident probably has no idea and would get a kick out of it. Tell them to search the attic for old signs also. It felt a little nuts doing it, but it went out, along with a letter, in today's mail!! Came back "address unknown". I went back on the map and picked a different address on the same steet and sent it again. Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #648760 Thu Mar 03 2016 02:57 AM Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN S Steven C. OP Veteran Member OP Steven C. Veteran Member S Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN . Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #648836 Fri Mar 04 2016 02:46 AM Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN S Steven C. OP Veteran Member OP Steven C. Veteran Member S Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 4,880 Likes: 50 MICHIGAN So these are all decals??? There is no PPP like this? Last edited by Steve C.; Fri Mar 04 2016 02:47 AM. Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!

Re: Interesting Mobiloil Gargoyle Pump plates Steven C. #648840 Fri Mar 04 2016 05:31 AM Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 2,194 Cincinnati mcguffeyd1 Veteran Member mcguffeyd1 Veteran Member Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 2,194 Cincinnati Steve no pump plate like that. All water slide decals. Dan Quart and Liter can relidding and dent removal services.PM for detail and pricing. Collecting Mobil and other graphic quart cans.