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#32023
Tue Oct 07 2008 11:04 AM
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What is the most comprehensive database of companies that sold gas throughout US history? I am going to eventually create a fictional name for my backyard biofuel "station" and want to choose something so as not to confuse the hard-core collectors. Instead of remaking or buying reproductions of real signs, globes or other items, I want to create a logo that would have been correct if such a name existed in the mid 20'th century. Just don't want to use a name that existed and confuse some collector 100 years from now who may be deceived into thinking the stuff is valuable.
Antique? It's new to me.
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#32024
Tue Oct 07 2008 11:41 AM
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One way is to create or invent the nameyouwant and go do a Google search for it. Also, the old publications with the gas company info that listed types of signs, etc has lists of the Company names in the back of them.
Alex Looking for Texaco and Power Gasoline items
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#32025
Tue Oct 07 2008 11:50 AM
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I really like your idea. I think it is very creative. The largest list of companies I have seen is a website: http://www.gassigns.org/index.htm#a Many of the companies are more modern, but has most of the classics too. Another good source is the two-volume gas globe reference books (Benjamin and Henderson). This is fairly comprehensive. However, this list is obviously limited only to companies that used globes.
Tom
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#32026
Tue Oct 07 2008 02:12 PM
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Very good list, but it is missing Highway Oil, Ocopep, Owen, Floval, tropical and probably many others. It is a good start and eventually I will settle on a name to search for. I will try and do all my signs in vitreous enamel
Antique? It's new to me.
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#32027
Fri Oct 10 2008 02:42 PM
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I have two names in mind, tropical oil co or tropicaire oil. I want to call the biodiesel Palm Power and the gasoline Category 5 or something similar. The logo would have a palm tree in it next to a pond full of algae (green). This is not a real company of course, but could a collector in 2100 get confused?
Antique? It's new to me.
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#32028
Fri Oct 10 2008 02:57 PM
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A friend suggested "hurricane oil co". Not a bad idea, if it does not exist already!
Antique? It's new to me.
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#32029
Fri Oct 10 2008 03:51 PM
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"PUT A VORTEX IN YOUR TANK" Palm Vortex... A palm tree bent over a green pond? COOL IDEA
Veeder Root Rebuilds.....since 1987 Veeder Root Identification CD Gas Pump Clock Repair jkyocom@bellsouth.net
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#32030
Fri Oct 10 2008 04:08 PM
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Well Rick, lets hope that in the year 2100, your stuff WILL ring in big bucks!!!
Anything Chevron I'd rather be flying.....
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#32031
Fri Oct 10 2008 06:13 PM
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Use a hurricane symbol overlaid by a palm tree silhouette...
Robert Usrey
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#32032
Fri Oct 10 2008 06:47 PM
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I am liking this more and more! The signs and globes will look great, and all my signs will be in vitreous enamel. The goal is to make enough for my home and distribute some to friends for their garages as well. Since I am experimenting with biofuels, I wanted the fictional company to reflect that. It would be funny if it caught on and became an actual business.
Antique? It's new to me.
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#32033
Fri Oct 10 2008 09:02 PM
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Whatever you decide, don't forget to copywrite the picture and the name.
Jack Sim
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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