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#685538 Wed Apr 26 2017 12:07 PM
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Greetings. I am a new member just now attempting to explore some involvement in the petroliana hobby now that I have recently retired. My knowledge is very superficial, but my fascination has been lifelong. Other than a couple cheap repro gas signs in my garage and being mid project on my first amatuer vintage motorcycle restoration, I'm a rookie. There are also a couple old gas pumps at my aging in-laws farm that I would like to save if possible and will eventually need some expert opinion. Love the site. Learning a lot.
Dave Marshall
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Welcome Dave!!
What year/type bike. Don't be afraid to post pics in the non-petro forum. Would love to see it.
Good luck finding your way in the hobby. Be careful buying for a while without getting item vetted here first. But do with caution as some here may buy/bid on top of you.


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Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Welcome to oldgas. have fun with it.

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Dave, Welcome to Oldgas. Enjoy your retirement and have fun with the hobby!


Regards, Jim

I collect gas pump salt and pepper shakers
and the plastic coin banks made by AVSCO.
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Welcome to oldgas Dave, nothing like an old sign by your vintage motorcycle. This hobby can take you over so don't be surprised all of a sudden you're always on the hunt.


Have gas all the time
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Welcome to Oldgas.

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Hello & Welcome to Oldgas

If they are computer type pumps on the farm,
I can help you out on making them look like new again,
and I am in Jawja, AKA Georgia. grin

What make/model bike are you fixin up?
I LOVE MOTORCYCLES !!!!! cool cool cool


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Welcome to the best darn gas and oil site on the web. I've been an Oldgas member for more than 12 years and you will not find a more knowledgeable group. I've made some great friends and learned more about gas pumps, which are my passion, than I ever thought I would.

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Welcome to the site it's awesome. Just be very careful as all will tell you once you get your first piece it's all over !! Original sign or pump that is 😃

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Welcome to OldGas! It is the best site there is!


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The bike is a 1967 Harley Davidson Aermacchi 250 Sprint SS that was sitting in a barn untouched for 30+ years. Kind of an odd bird, as it was made in Italy as HD's reaction to the Japanese invasion of the late 60's. A lot of learning on the fly for me- parts are tough to find. I'll post a picture or two on the other forum when I figure out how to do it.

I'll take it slow on any petro purchases and be sure I get them vetted by you experts. That's why I registered here- for support and to learn.

I'll also post some pictures of these two old pumps that I have and see if someone can tell me what they are- from cruising this site I think they may be a Wayne 40 and a Gilbarco Esso 96.

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I think the pumps are a Wayne 40 and an Esso Gibarco 96 of some sort. I'll post pictures when I learn how to do it.

The bike is an oddball- a 1967 Harley Davidson Aermacchi 250 Sprint SS. Was sitting in my father in law's barn for 30 years with the key in it. It's a rust bucket but I'm making some progress.

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Marsda,
I am one of the old men (#57) on this site, out of the Army in 1958 I went to a ladies basement because my brother told me she had a motorcycle for sale. She also had a gramophone for sale. In my mind I decided I would give her $40.00 dollars for the bike and $30.00 for the gramophone. I asked her what she wanted for the two items (my feeling is that the seller sets the price) and she said she wanted $40.00 for the gramophone and $30.00 for the motorcycle.
No problem, I purchased both of them. The motorcycle was a 1916 Harley-Davidson, about 56 years older than the bike you are looking at.
One week later I traded the Harley for a 1930 Studebaker Roadster. I know that sounds like a old car, but in 1958, this car was only 28 years old (today a 1989 old car). Sadly the Studebaker went for the next semester in college for me.
Thirty or more years from now you will be looking back at similar times as I have stated above.
My advice to you is to purchase books that will help you to know what you are looking at. Buy Scott's globe book if you like globes, there are two good books on oil cans out there, since I don't collect them I cannot remember the names, the same about signs (the guys here on this site will direct you to the items you like), and lastly, if you like gas pumps, my 3rd edition of the Gas Pump ID book will be available soon, just send me your email address and I will put you on the list.
All these items will help you, but nothing beats getting under the wing of an old timer, one who has been there, seen that. Try and find someone in your area who will go with you to a swap meet, or even will share a room with you at CTO or Iowa gas. Just walking behind him and he telling you what each of those items are is worth paying his way to the meet.
Even after over 20 years in this hobby I will not forget Dick Bennett and I waking through Iowa gas looking at the items laying on the ground at about 11:00 oclock at night. I would point out things I knew about, but I mostly remember him telling me about all the station lighters that were laying on the ground.

Get out there and get your feet wet.

If you like looking at petro items, check out my website: www.petrocollect.com

There is over 12,000 images on the site.

Jack Sim
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Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.com
Air Meter ID book also available
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Welcome!
Anxiously awaiting for your photos.


Collecting Vintage Sunoco
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Welcome to Oldgas! What everyone else said. There is a wealth of knowledge on this site so don't be afraid to ask questions, to learn and prevent buying mistakes. Also try to get to a gas show and meet fellow collectors, guarantee you will have the time of your life, check the events page here for a list of shows.

Tom.


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