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#57347 Sat Dec 27 2003 01:21 PM
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Picked up a nice Bowser 585 over the Christmas holiday. I noticed that the nozzle receiver has a threaded hole on the top. Anyone know what this is for?

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My 575 has that same thing. The only thing I can think of was for a price sign??


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A price sign makes sense. Anyone seen one, or know where I might pick one up?
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I am working on a Tokhiem 305P that has a rod coming out the same area, no threads. about three eights dia. and 2 and a half in high. Is that what thats for too? If anyone has a picture I would sure like to see it. Thanks!

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Hey,

I just picked up a bowser 585 also over the holidays, and mine has the same thing!

Shon

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Hi Shon, Welcome to the hobby. I have seen old service station pictures of the 585's but none have anything attached to this piece.

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You guys hit the nail on the head with the price sign theory. Curbside or mounted price signs weren't in use when these pumps were. The signs that we see advertising the prices today were just a dream then. So, they posted the price on flags atop the pump mounted in many different ways. What you all mentioned are good examples.

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Thanks gasmansgp. Anyone have any pictures showing examples, possibly Jack Sim with his extensive literature library?


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