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Mon Dec 15 2014 01:31 PM
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I refurbished a Bowser 585 pump over the summer as a Beeline pump. I posted it here so most of you must have seen the finished pump. Last week, I was doing something in the shop and noticed the "Premium" ad glass I made for the pump and then noticed the Ethyl decal on the bottom of each door. I don't know when high octane gasoline became Premium instead of Ethyl but I though that Ethyl ad glass would look better. Here's a before and a couple after pics. Let me know which one you prefer and or a lesson in when the term Premium came about on fuel dispensers. Have fun everybody! Wally
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Ethyl glass . Cool Sinclair pump too.
I like SINCLAIR and old American made stuff ... No china items.
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Don't know about the change in one from the other but the ethyl ad glass is definitely an improvement. Looks good.
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I agree the ethyl looks best!
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I'm going to have to go with Ethyl also !
Nice looking pump.
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Ethyl looks great! Nice pump!
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Thanks everyone, I like the Ethyl better too. Have a Merry Christmas!
Wally
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I agree Ethyl looks better.
In 1924 Company became Ethyl Gasoline Corporation (E.G.C.). which is the decal on your pump. However, in 1942 Company became Ethyl Corporation (E.C.) this was approximately 6 years before your pump was first manufactured.
Dave GILL, Dave's Garage & Memorabilia, Inc.
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