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Mon Sep 26 2016 05:31 AM
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Every once in a while another collector will step up and help out a fellow collector that is looking for something! I was recently lucky enough to find a really nice National A-38, still in its original paint and branded Cities Service! It was in a local auction, and I was extremely cheesed to be able to get it! There were only a couple small problems that needed correcting, so I reached out to Old Gas Land for some porcelain faces, and a piece of stainless door trim. It didn't take long before I got a private message from Old Gas member Brady Bowles, indicating that he had recently been to Wayne Story's place and had seen an excellent pair of porcelain faces for the pump I had just gotten! I immediately got onto the phone and dialed Wayne up to inquire about the faces. Wayne was kind enough to hold them for me until he could get pictures taken, just to make sure they were what I wanted. Once I had the pictures and gave Wayne the OK, we had the faces here in a couple of days! As collectors, we can't be every place, all the time. We have to rely on others to help out at times, in order that we can find that elusive piece we are needing. Its guys like Brady and Wayne, that are willing to take the time to do a simple message and photos to another collector in need of something! It takes only a moment, yet means so much to the recipient! A big "THANK YOU" to both Brady and Wayne! You guys are the best!!!!
Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Thank God for modern tech. I can't imagine this hobby before the internet. Also, deals like this is how we all work to preserve the history of these items. By getting the parts and pieces together again where they belong. Not just parts sitting on a shelf. Post pics Kevin!
Steve Coppens Always interested in Sunoco items! Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Thanks for the kind words Kevin. Glad it all worked out. Brady
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Awesome story of how collectors help each other out which helps the hobby!!! Kevin I would also love to see the pump once the faces are on it!
Rob
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Everything Cities Service Specializing in old Gas Pumps kwfrith@gondtc.com Cell#-701-739-6133
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Great to see others helping out! That is what it is all about! Great looking pump!
Braden Splichal
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Hope you leave the guts in it!
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