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HELLO NEW TO THIS SITE BUT HAVE READ FORUMS FOR MONTHS NOW DECIDED TO JOIN.A GROUP OF US OLD GUYS ARE RECONSTRUCTING AND OLD FILLING STATION IN OUR TOWNSHIP. IT IS AN EXACT DUPLICATE OF A STATION THAT WAS HERE FROM THE LATE TWENTIES INTO THE FIFTIES WHEN IT FINALLY CLOSED. IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL COMPANIES BUT THE ORIGINAL WAS SINCLAIR SO WE DECIDED TO GO THAT ROUTE. WE PICKED UP A COUPLE REAL NICE WAYNE 70'S TO RESTORE AND THEY ARE ALMOST DONE. BUILDING IS ALMOST DONE.TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO SEND PICTURES BUT SO FAR HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DO SO. HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I THINK EVERYBODY WOULD ENJOY OUR LITTLE PROJECT AS IT WILL BE OPEN FOR ANYBODY TO ENJOY. THANKS JEFF

Jeff - sounds like a really cool project, cant wait to see the pics!

JEFF - SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME THING THE TOWN OF YAPHANK IS DOING ON LONG ISLAND BASED ON AN OLD SHELL STATION IN THE SAME BUILDING WHICH IS CURRENTLY OWNED BY THE SUFFOLK CO. POLICE DEPT. I GO BY IT ONCE IN A WHILE AND THE WORK SEEMS AT A STAND STILL. I KNOW THE GUY WHO IS RESTORING THE PUMPS AND THE GUY WHO IS SUPPLYING PHOTOS OF WHAT IT USED TO LOOK LIKE IN IT'S HEYDAY.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROJECT. PLEASE POST PICS OF YOUR PROGRESS OR EMAIL THEM TO ME AND I'LL GET THEM ON FOR YOU. DON'T BE SHY - GET THE GUYS BEHIND THE EFFORT TO SMILE AND WAVE AS WELL!

DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGES!

doc @ the american garages what's your email address and i'll send pics to you.that would be great as i'm sure every body would like to see it. we picked up a sinclair hc sign in real nice shape while on vacation in virginia and my wife wasnt real pleased as all luggage went on roof and sign went in back of her jeep. oh well such is life. i also picked up a wayne 60 originally a rotary station pump that i will soon be doing over when station is done. it's amazing how so many people think these old items are of interest ,as we have been building this project you wouldn't believe the donations we've had of old station items from people to diplay. some things, never have heard of! well look forward to sending pics. jeff

JEFF - GLAD YOU FIGURED OUT THE EMAIL THING! HERE ARE YOUR PHOTOS AND NOTES YOU SENT....
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Hello, figured out how to get your email address. Heres some pics of pumps before and after,almost done. globes and ad glass for green pump be here tommorrow. Donated by Pergl Pump of Binghamton NY. I can only send 3 pics per email so ill send you a couple of emails and you pick out pics that can be posted to oldgas. Really aappreciate your generous help. Thanks again, Jeff

HERE'S JEFF'S 2ND EMAIL....
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Here are some more pics. I picked up an original sign from the station, that was found in local barn, in basement. was on road, farmer told me, about a mile down from original station. Thought you might enjoy,sold to me for 25.00 to use at our project sight.

NAD THESE 2 PICS IN JEFF'S 3RD EMAIL AND NOTE....
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The Wayne pumps were picked up from owner of a heating company in our area for $400 each. Thought we did pretty well. Ya think? This Wayne 60 I also picked up from him for the same price. We picked up an Erie tall pump also from him which one of the other guys is going to restore for himself. I'll keep everybody on oldgas updated to our project. This weekend we plan on putting up H-C sign and pole.I'll send pics as soon as its done. Thanks, Jeff.

THANKS DOC, FOR POSTING PICS. HOPE EVERYBODY CAN ENJOY. WILL KEEP POSTED AS PROJECT COMES ALONG. JEFF

Very Very cool..thanks for the story and pics. cant wait to see the progress.

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That is so cool. Thanks for sharing. Send more pics of the progress.

Tyler

[This message has been edited by Gas Pump Gasper (edited 10-26-2005).]

When is the open house? What kinda food are you serving? Whaat car clubs are gonna be there? I WANT MORE!!!!

hey thunder, opening will probably be in spring as we now have 8 inches of the nasty stuff(s**w) on the ground. but we will persist throughout the winter to finish project up. food will be addressed at that time. we have several car clubs that we are members of and will invite as we have approx 6 acres mowed around station for them to park in.clubs are , the dicers, southern tier antique autos,susquehanna hot rods,and then just people who have old cars and rods. should be good time. we hope to host several car shows over the summer. your welcome to come if you get out this way! jeff

WELL--- LATE NITE TONITE, JUST GOT GLOBES AND ALL THE REST OF THE PIECES FOR PUMPS. TIME TO FINISH THEM UP AND GET THEM INSTALLED!! WILL POST PICS TOMORROW OR SUNDAY, STAY TUNED. JEFF

POSTING AN UPDATE FOR JEFF....
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HELLO DOC, HERES A COUPLE OF PICS OF PUMPS FOR OUR SINCLAIR PROJECT. I HAVE TRIED TO POST TO OLDGAS BUT CANT SEEM TO GET IT. COULD YOU POST TO OLDGAS SHOWCASE SITE TITLED: RESTORATION PROJECT  THANKS JEFF





NICE WORK, JEFF. THANKS FOR THE PROGRESS REPORT.....AND DON'T FORGET TO KEEP US UPDATED!

THANKS DOC. GOING TO PUT CONCRETE IN FOR ISLAND THIS WEEKEND AND TRY TO INSTALL PUMPS. WILL PUT ON HOSES AND NOZZLES AFTER INSTALL SO NOTHING GETS SCRATCHED.