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We have many items left by our deceased uncle (He recently died at 101) He was involved in the petroleum business from at least WWII both as an employee and owned a shop.There are nozzles,rulers,some kind of metal rollers that went in the pumps with numbers determinng how much gas and the price.Also a cute little thing with a rolltype door,maybe for measuring amps. Being women we don't know what most of it is but I'm sure someone would and we are looking for anyone that may be interested in these items as collectibles or antiques..We are located in Mo. Thanks for any comments or suggestions.I forgot to mention there are several items never used and still in their boxes.

Queen Bee,
If you can send some photos or post some photos maybe we can get an idea what you have.I won't be down near the Lake area / Stover for a few weeks.
Everything has value to someone. It's just finding that guy.
You can also email or call me.Im in the St. Louis Area

314-913-3072

John Hooss

i also would be interested in seeing what you have. i'm in the st louis area, and hav been looking for a few hose nozzels. i'm new to this, but i tell ya, you came to the right place. the guys on here are great with any help you need. so let us see what ya got and i'm sure alot of these guys can help identify what is good and what is not.

mike
new_to_petro@yahoo.com

Add my name to those who are interested.
Jack Sim
Author - Gas Pump Identification Book www.crspub.com
314-427-3943

Thanks for the quick replies. It will be a couple of weeks before I can get up there and take pics of the stuff.I will be going up on the 5th of Dec. and when I get back I'll post the pics if I can figure out how to do it on here,haha..I have a digital and post on a couple of other sites so it shouldn't be too difficult. I'll see if my sister can give me a few more details soon.

Here is a link for posting pictures on any site, and it's FREE. http://www.imageshack.us/

Dick
[I was born in the OZARKS]

Queenbee,
When you upload images to ImageShack as Dick suggested, copy the code that they provide for "forums" right after the upload. Paste that code in your Shop Talk message, and the links appear. I can help if you have trouble.

Wow, a topic with all Missouri people. I think that's a first. Dick counts too, since he was originally a Missourian. I always knew there was something I liked about Dick...

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Scott Shipers
Kansas City, Missouri

Thanks guys for all the acknowledgment..Hubby and I are retired and as you know close to the Lake of the Ozarks..We're originally from St.Joseph,Mo..I am anxious to see the goodies that my uncle had.He was something else and a good man.

Hey, we think you uncle was cool too if he saved this good stuff.
were anxious to see it too.

John Hooss

314-913-3072

OK folks I have some pictures if I can figure out how to attach one LOL .I went to the image place and tried one which seemed to work but I didn't copy what I was supposed too.This could be a long process.I will try again .Sorry..

Hello Queenbee,

I also would be interested in some of the items that your uncle has. I grew up and graduated high school in Buffalo. I currently live in North Dakota but will be travelling throught the area over XMas and would like to see what you have. Thanks,

Easy G. Butler

If you are using ImageShack, just highlight the one that says it's for forums, usually at the top of the list. Should start with [img] and end with [/img]. Right click on your mouse and scroll down to copy. Then go over to your post on Oldgas, right click and choose paste. It should show up on your post (the description, not the photo). Then click on submit reply. If your photos are not resized then you should use the thumbnail version instead.

YEA!! I think it worked.Thanks for the detailed instructions.Sorry to be so complicated.

Now if I could just get the "multible"photos to work .I took quite a few pics since I didn't know what might be of interest.I thought the gas kit would be of interest since I remembered someone mentioning "tolkheim"..He had a patent on a relief valve and there are several of those new in boxes.A totalizer,humidistat,brass shim stock in original box,a taper reamer in a cool container,boxes of numbers;etc.,etc.. If any of these interest you I'll post a pic.