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Hey Guys,
Check out this cool picture i found of my grandfather Eugene in 1927. I noticed behind him is an 'ask for Socony mobil oil' sign. I've been wanting one of these signs for a while and now that i've found this photo i really want one. My grandfather passed in 2010 and if i were lucky enough to find one, i would display it with this photo next to it in honor and remembrance of him. Anyway, thought i would share.
-Kevin
Last edited by Kevo335; Sat Feb 28 2015 09:46 PM.
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Kevin,that is awesome! Good luck on the sign.Just great.Mark
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Thanks Mark, i appreciate that. I started collecting after my grandfather passed but i think he would have really enjoyed it!
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great picture****************
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Cool pic and that would be a great way to display it.
Thanks, Phil
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Thanks Grant
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Great picture Kevin. Hope you can find a sign.
Wanted: Gas pump globes:Sinclair & affiliates, IL companies. Ripple bodies. Anything Sinclair, Stoll, Pierce, 4 Bros. http://www.lastgas15.com/
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That is awesome!! Do you know what kind of pump that is? Can anyone tell him? Would be cool to get the whole pump to put the sign on.
Considering your hobby interest, that is a very cool picture to have in your life!! Congrats!!
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Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Thanks everybody, i appreciate the kind words. I am curious what kind of pump its on. I'm going to see if i can do a little more research on where this pump might of been located.
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The pump is a Gilbert and Barker Model 65 or 66? Both were very similar and used the same style crank to operate. I have one of these in the barn that was used at the Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Md. to fuel motor launches that tended the ships at anchor. Mine is working but needs new skins due to the salt air on the Bay. Paul www.severngaspumps.com
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Great picture, Kevin. Looks like my G & B 78. Handle is on back side towards wall.
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oh that is so cool! thats awesome to see it with both signs and the top part. Thanks for posting that Ed.
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Awesome! What a great memory.
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Just an update:
I have finally gotten my hands on one of these signs. Can't wait to display it with the picture.
Thanks everyone again for the kind words.
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Can I please have your permission to use the above picture of the 78, it is 100 times better than the one I have been using in my books?
Jack Sim
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That's a neat story and picture of you grandfather , cool you found that sign .
I like SINCLAIR and old American made stuff ... No china items.
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72Scamp,
Can I use the above picture in my next gas pump book, it is 100% better than the pic I am presently using?
Jack Sim
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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Jack, feel free to use the picture in your book.
Ed from South Jersey
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