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Wed Oct 08 2014 04:09 AM
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Hey Guys,
My Dad worked for the British American Oil Co. from 1956 till Gulf took over in 1969, went on to stay with Gulf until they closed their doors at the Toronto Corporate office. Dad was an internal auditor for most of his time at BA, I remember as a kid he would take me on tours of BA stations in Montreal, he'd check the books and I'd make sure the Restrooms were clean and neat! Wish we had saved the BA & Gulf collectibles he had but back then who ever thought they would be worth keeping! I enjoy collecting BA and some Gulf items. Collection is growing slowly. I recently completed a 7 yr. restoration of my 1962 GMC truck which I rebuilt as a "tribute" British American Oil service station shop truck. My Dad gave me a the nickname "Murphy" as a kid so that's why I made up the "Murphy's BA Service" logos for the doors. Truck gets a lot of attention at shows, also nice to meet up with people who either worked for or had family who worked for BA. Looking forward to viewing all the great stuff & info on this site.
Murph.
 Had a chance to take photos of my truck in front of a restored circa 1955 British American oil station in Newtonville Ontario.
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Welcome to Oldgas! Your truck looks fantastic! I'm surprised Frank let you get away without him buying your truck..Lol
Daryl
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Thanks junior25, Frank and Betty were most hospitable when we stopped by the station back in May, I had met Frank & Betty once before at a CSSMA meeting a few years back but it was great to spend more time with them having coffee on their rear porch, also getting a tour of the inside of the station and seeing a few items still in Franks collection. Too bad the pumps are long gone, great day and fun trip to Newtonville. Murph Welcome to Oldgas! Your truck looks fantastic! I'm surprised Frank let you get away without him buying your truck..Lol
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FREEDOM oil items wanted.
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Welcome to OG Nice truck
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welcome aboard, awesome truck... 
RANDY
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Thanks everyone for the welcome & compliments on the truck! I'm very proud of it & it's a real blast to drive!
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Follow the Red Indian Trail
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Dave GILL,
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Thanks! I'm lucky to still have my Dad around to hear stories of the old BA & Gulf Canada Days. Just found out recently that Gulf branded Lubricants are again available in Canada after a 25 year absence. Looks like they are being distributed by a company based in Montreal. Oh, by the way, really nice looking Chevrolet truck on you avatar, '55-'57?
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Welcome, my Grandfather had a BA station in Ryckmans Corners(Hamilton) in the 50's.
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Thanks very much. I don't suppose your Grandfathers BA station is still standing today? I love finding old BA stations still being used today. I know of a few in Ontario still standing and in use by new businesses, mostly garages & towing services. I worked at a Petro Can station in Niagara-on-the-Lake years ago which used to be a Gulf & a BA before that. Unfortunately it was torn down in the mid 90s to make way for a restaurant. We even had operating vintage style gas pumps with globes at the time. I tried to get one of the pumps before demolition but Petro Canada would not let me have one. I know the operator of the station did manage to score one however. Welcome, my Grandfather had a BA station in Ryckmans Corners(Hamilton) in the 50's.
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Thanks! I already have, they both have amazing collections! Makes mine look very "Micky Mouse" in comparison. Mind you I've only been collecting for about 6-7 yrs, I know I will never catch up but I'm working on it one piece at a time! Once my woodworking shop to garage conversion is done I will post some pics of my modest collection 
Paul
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