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oil stuff Active Member Posts: 148 |
posted 03-13-2005 06:03 PM
  
HI everyone. My name is Ryan Miller.I am 25. I am not marred but i have a very under standing girlfreand of 2 years that lives with me. I work in factory that makes beer coolers. I got started about 7 years ago with a pennz cp qt and a pennz outbourd glass bottle from my dads farm. Never did much with it untel 3 years ago after i got out of the Marines. My grandfather and i whent to an auction he got a visable and i got some cans and its been off to the races ever sense. I dont have a favorite company. I have more qt's than any thing i have one pump a farm boy that has too be kept in my grandfathers garage because my girlfreand said no to putting it in the house, thats ok because the cans and stuff are slowly working there way there . She will give in pretty soon i hope ! LOL!! My dream find is more of a big buy,theres an old gas station out side of my town i hope it will be for sale. I dream of buying it fixing it up and making it kinda of a small museame where all of you can come and see it! O one day !!! IP: Logged |
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r49th Active Member Posts: 233 |
posted 03-14-2005 06:51 AM
Whew, I've spent the last hour and three cups of coffee reading this topic so here goes. Rod Thomas, 56 [already?] semi retired sign painter. The computers made me an obsolete person. Been married to Denice for twenty one years. There are three adult step children and enough grand children for a football team. I've been in the antique auto hobby for over thirty years and eventually drifted into the petro stuff about 10-12 years ago. Thus came the hobby of repairing signs and restoring gas pumps. A Wayne 70 was my first purchase. My wife thought a gas pump beside the garage would be unique. [guess who found the pump] That pump has been re-restored once. Four more restorations, all sold. One current and two for someone else. Seven total since the first one. Our collections include license plates, signs, oil cans, whiz cans, and a big Pepsi collection. I don't have a favorite Co. or a favorite gas pump but would like to restore a clock face of some sort. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Jarvis Active Member Posts: 2460 |
posted 02-04-2006 11:43 AM
I wanted to bring this back to the top. Thought maybe some of the new guys might like to know who some of us are. LOL IP: Logged |
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oldnfuelish Active Member Posts: 2476 |
posted 02-04-2006 01:44 PM
lo all!my real name is Mick Dschida.i am 44,and married to the beutiful Maria.2 boys.steven.9 and Ken 17.self employed in the hvac business,been doin that all my life.started out playin with old cars,still have my 67 camaro and a 60 vette.always wanted a gas pump to go with the cars,and after i bought my first,a rapidayton 1510,it just balloned.originally from the south side of chi town been in antioch now about 30 years.nice to meet cha! IP: Logged |
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thermactor Active Member Posts: 1407 |
posted 02-04-2006 02:09 PM
Wes Worsham here. I grew up in Shreveport, LA, and always did have an interest in oil. Growing up in an area with working pump jacks and on-site distillers and tanks everywhere, it was hard not to be fascinated. I go to school now in Terre Haute, Indiana. Through college, I collected up a few old oil cans, but it wasn't till the 2005 Indiana Gas show that I really got the addiction. I now have four pumps, two grease/gearoil pumps, and lots and lots of cans. Two globes too... I'm trying to concentrate my can collecting on Diamond and DX, with an emphasis on the older stuff. For pumps, I tend to like the unusual. Mainly previsibles, with the exception of one or two visibles that I like (Groetken, anything with a lot of cast iron). I like electrics, but only the very unique ones... I enjoy roving around the countryside looking for rust, and snapping photos of petro and auto relics. Catch some of my pictures on F.A.T.W. in the Showcase section sometime... Well, happy hunting! IP: Logged |
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BBQ Chicken Active Member Posts: 339 |
posted 02-04-2006 02:55 PM
Hello, I am the original BBQ Chicken !!! I live in Raleigh, NC. I am a Taurus. I was birthed in 1969 by my most beloved mother. I make the best BBQ Chicken in Raleigh, the best BBQ Chicken in North Carolina, the best BBQ Chicken in the United States of America, AND the BEST BBQ CHICKEN IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE !!!!!!! I AM the Original, undisputed BBQ Chicken Champion of the WORLD !!!!!!! and I like signs and globes. Does anyone have any "Standard" NJ stuff? After watching Dateline NBC last night about computer predators, I am going to remain semi-annonymous. Did any of you parents out there see that crazy mess??? Eat more Chicken !!! IP: Logged |
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THE AMERICAN GARAGE Active Member Posts: 5455 |
posted 02-04-2006 02:58 PM
SO, I TAKE IT "RIBS" ARE NOT YOUR STRONG POINT? LOL! WHO ELSE IS GOT THE GUTS TO COME FORWARD AND INTRO THEMSELVES? I'M DOC....AND YOU ARE.....???? IP: Logged |
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Jarvis Active Member Posts: 2460 |
posted 02-04-2006 03:46 PM
WOW... just noticed I didn't post anything yet. LOL I am John Jarvis (globe breaker) as most of you know it and I am 35. I have been married 6 years and have a 13 and 3 year old. I have worked my last 15 years doing machine shop work and welding and just this past spring started working at Premier scales and Systems. Right now I am learning scales and soon will be running our fab shop. Started collecting 6 years ago and got hooked helping my mom buy a pump for my stepdad for Christmas. I love globes and salt pepper shakers the most but like it all! You guys that post regular here on the site ever get down my way please e-mail me and stop in and visit. [This message has been edited by Jarvis (edited 02-04-2006).] IP: Logged |
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bustermonty Active Member Posts: 262 |
posted 02-04-2006 04:06 PM
Hi, I'm Greg Greenberg also known as bustermonty on ebay. Buster and Monty are my 2 labs who inspired my screen name. I bought my first sign in Sept 02 when I went to get a Buick sign to go with my Buick GS. I now have almost 250 signs and no GS. Always looking for unique and graphic signs. IP: Logged |
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BLange Active Member Posts: 635 |
posted 02-04-2006 04:14 PM
I'm Brian Lange 36 years of age. Been collecting for about 7 or 8 years, it's hard to keep track. I collect mostly Clock-face pumps, started with Texaco oil cans, moved to globes and stuck on clocks. Kristin and I have a 9 year old Haley, we have been together for 11 years. She has 2 kids from a prior relationship, Kimberlin 14 and Nathan 12. I work for Square D Co., as a Boiler Fire Watchman, in the Machinist Union. I run the boilers, air conditioning system, air compressors, valves, and make fire rounds, love the job, hate the hours. We have to be their 24/7 365 day a year. Swing shift. Glad to be apart of Oldgas. Brian IP: Logged |
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travis_towle Active Member Posts: 1144 |
posted 02-04-2006 04:40 PM
My favorite pumps are what I consider the "HOLY GRAILS" of pumps that a normal collection could get, they are the Cut Wayne 60's, Tokheim 36B's and the Fry May West’s. Every hardcore collector should have one of each in their collection. My favorite gas companies are Red Crown and anything Indian...
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ihavegas Active Member Posts: 119 |
posted 02-04-2006 05:32 PM
Hi gang...my name is Kelly Clark, I am 26 years old and have been married to my wonderful husband (I hope he reads this) for 5 years. We have not yet been blessed with children although are trying...er I mean practicing...you probably don't need to know that...Sorry, anyway, my husband is getting into this hobby as well since my dad and I have been collecting for many years now. My favorite things are pumps and signs...and globes...and cans, heck just about everything. My favorite companies are with out a doubt Clark (for obvious reasons) and Dixie! My best buy ever was a 1 piece Sinclair Oil etched globe that a guy sold me for $75 cause he thought it was ugly. I'm blessed to have all of the things I have and hope to keep adding to it. I also am not like most wives as our house is full of signs, pumps, cans, pedal tractors, and a newly aquired barber chair (thanks Rex!) This was a great idea...makes me feel like I really know some of you! See you at the shows  IP: Logged |
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Neil Gerrard Active Member Posts: 118 |
posted 02-04-2006 05:46 PM
Neil Gerrard, 46 and live near Portland OR. 2 kids, Shane 14 and Kaitlyn 11. My wife owns the local Dairy Queen and accuses me of being retired. I say 20 hours a week is still working. I've been collecting cars since I was 14, currently own 1914 Overland speedster, 1923 Pierce Arrow limo (belonged to the governor of Oregon) 1928 Pierce Arrow coupe, 1931 Model A tanker, 1938 Dodge 3/4 ton which I'm restoring for my wife, 1940 ford convert which is my summer driver, 1948 Chev coupe, 1962 Olds starfire, 35k original, 1963 Maserati 3500 GT and a 65 Harley. Favorite companies are Associated, Gilmore, General Petroleum and Union, pre war stuff only. I have about 20 pumps to restore, all differnt kinds. My ultimate find was a neon Flying A sign that I got last year. I'm finishing up a 20 by 40 room to house stuff. I also collect auto related diplays and signs especially pre 30. Glad to meet you all! IP: Logged |
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Chevelle SS Active Member Posts: 338 |
posted 02-04-2006 05:55 PM
My name is Brent Smith and I live in Tyler, TX. I am 47 years old and have been married to my wife Vicki for 20 years. We have 2 kids, Stephen and Christopher. Stephen is 18 and in his first year of college. Chris is 12. My family is the most important thing to me. I am an independent sales rep. I work with 2 other guys and we represent about 30 companies in the housewares and lawn and garden industry selling to grocery stores, dept stores, etc. We are fortunate to have good lines and very good customers. I was fortunate enough to build a new house this past year and more fortunate to be able to build a pretty large shop, 30 x 50. I have a 1970 Chevelle SS, all original matching numbers. That was primarily the reason for the shop, I am going to do a frame off on it someday. But, I bought my first sign last March for shop decor and have been hooked ever since. I like primarily Chevrolet and gas and oil signs to put up in my shop. I really don't have a favorite brand, I like them all. I hope to be able to someday find an original Chevrolet Sales and Service sign that I can afford! I have recently purchased a couple of Wayne 80 gas pumps and am trying my hand at restoring them. I really have enjoyed this bulletin board, everyone is very helpful and willing to share their knowledge. If anybody ever gets to my neck of the woods, please let me know. I would love to meet some of you in person. I am even going to be brave enough to post a picture! Thanks, IP: Logged |
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buytex Active Member Posts: 324 |
posted 02-04-2006 06:15 PM
HI MY NAME IS RICK GREENHALGH I LIVE IN DERRY N H HAVE MY COLLECTION IN A SHED OUT BACK BEEN BUYING AND SELLING FOR OVER 25YRS WORK AT A BUSY PAINT STORE SO ANY QUESTIONS ON PAINTING YOUR HOUSE INSIDE OR OUT I CAN HELP TEXACO IS MY LOVE SIGN AND CANS AND NEAT STUFF IM ADDICTED TO KEYHOLE SIGN DICK I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL WILL POST PICTURE WHEN THERE ALL UP ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MINT ONE'S BEEN AN HONOR TO BE ON A SIGHT WITH SUCH  GREAT PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER USA THANKS GUYSIP: Logged |
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