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#60152 Wed Nov 09 2005 03:31 PM
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i heard about a show this weekend in pheasant run il,but did'nt see any mention here.is anyone going to this show?i haven't yet been to a gas show and am thinking of going.i was in vegas during peotone mick


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#60153 Wed Nov 09 2005 04:48 PM
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The Coin-op show in St Charles is always a fun show with lots of nostalgic goodies. Some gas and oil but more soda and slots and gameroom stuff. Very worthwhile. Starts at 9:30 on Sat. Big crowds.

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I have been to this show many times and even set up there one year.
For those who have never been there, here in some information.
Officially called the Chicago Coin-Op show, originally started to profile coin operated items, now "if it shines, it is fine." Meaning you can find just about anything that will go in a gameroom or a 50's bar. There will probably be a few restored gas pumps, but this nothing near being a petroleum show.
Be sure to check out the trucks outside, this is where the unrestored items are usually sold. A great place to buy a working jute box for around $400 - $500, not a bubbler, but a box that plays 45s.
Two large rooms, it usually doesn't take more than 4-5 hours to really look at everything. The charge to get in on Friday is $50.00 per person, on Saturday and Sunday it is $5.00. The show is held in St. Charles, Ill, west of Chicago, north of I-80.
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#60155 Wed Nov 09 2005 06:00 PM
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I went awhile back & had a good time. There were some signs & pumps there. It is worth going to in my book


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#60156 Wed Nov 09 2005 07:09 PM
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The wife and I have been here several times, great nostalgia to look at but not much on petro, just like Jack stated.
Here's the web site if anyone is interested: http://www.chicagolandshow.com/
The site has a list of many of the dealers.

I've stopped at the booth for Scotty's Garage quite a few times, nice items.
Here's his web site: http://www.time-pass.com/

Almost forgot Gas Pump Heaven is there also: http://www.gaspumpheaven.com/

If I forgot anyone else, sorry.



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