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FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 #142758 Thu Jun 11 2009 09:48 PM Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,242 Decatur, IL thermactor OP Veteran Member OP thermactor Veteran Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,242 Decatur, IL Hey Guys & Gals, It's time to share the petro relics that we've stumbled across in our recent travels, and check out what other people have found as well. If you would like to contribute to this feature, simply post the pictures here or email them directly to me and I will post them for you. Be sure to include a story or description with your submissions. If it's too close to the next installment, please note that I may hold your contribution for posting when the new FATW comes up. Send 'em in!! Happy Trails! Wes

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 thermactor #142759 Thu Jun 11 2009 09:49 PM Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,242 Decatur, IL thermactor OP Veteran Member OP thermactor Veteran Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,242 Decatur, IL I've got cool neon sign to post, but I was working late and will have to post it tomorrow. In the mean time, please feel free to start this edition with some of your finds and sightings! Wes

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 thermactor #142882 Sat Jun 13 2009 08:03 AM Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,242 Decatur, IL thermactor OP Veteran Member OP thermactor Veteran Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,242 Decatur, IL Check out this awesome car wash. It appeared to be closed down, but some of the neon was still burning, even in the day. Here's a closeup of the sign: Maker's Mark:

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 thermactor #142883 Sat Jun 13 2009 08:04 AM Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,242 Decatur, IL thermactor OP Veteran Member OP thermactor Veteran Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,242 Decatur, IL This old station sits along an alignment of Route 66 in Illinois that is now the service road for I-55.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 thermactor #142902 Sat Jun 13 2009 03:12 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,187 Warsaw, Illinois C chadrock00 Veteran Member chadrock00 Veteran Member C Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,187 Warsaw, Illinois The building along 66 use to be a Antique store after it was a station. I pulled some good stuff out of there several years ago.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 chadrock00 #142931 Sat Jun 13 2009 09:53 PM Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,262 Likes: 1 Pearl Mississippi USA Dave Richey Veteran Member Dave Richey Veteran Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,262 Likes: 1 Pearl Mississippi USA Clarksdale Mississippi. HWY 61, the Blues Highway Collecting the Mississippi companies: Billups, Southland, Rose Oil,Crystal Oil, Barq's

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 Dave Richey #142935 Sun Jun 14 2009 03:05 AM Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 759 Likes: 28 Michigan Dave Rowlison Petro Enthusiast Dave Rowlison Petro Enthusiast Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 759 Likes: 28 Michigan Shot with KODAK Z712 IS ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA at 2009-06-14 This greeting has been on a building at this location since at least the 1960's that I can remember when it was on a Pure station. Located on U.S. 27 in Coldwater, MI. I have always felt that the sign works !!

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 Dave Rowlison #142936 Sun Jun 14 2009 03:26 AM Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 759 Likes: 28 Michigan Dave Rowlison Petro Enthusiast Dave Rowlison Petro Enthusiast Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 759 Likes: 28 Michigan Shot with KODAK Z712 IS ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA at 2009-06-14 Shot with KODAK Z712 IS ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA at 2009-06-14 Only a house separates the former Progressive station in the top picture from the former Cavalier station in the bottom picture. Located on M-71 in Owosso, MI

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 Dave Rowlison #142941 Sun Jun 14 2009 04:20 AM Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,110 Likes: 1 PECONIC BAY, L.I., NY, USA THE AMERICAN GARAGE Veteran Member THE AMERICAN GARAGE Veteran Member Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,110 Likes: 1 PECONIC BAY, L.I., NY, USA Originally Posted By: Dave Rowlison Shot with KODAK Z712 IS ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA at 2009-06-14 LOOKS MORE LIKE A BURGER OR ICE CREAM STAND. AT LEAST THATS THE KIND OF ARCHITECTURE THEY USED AROUND HERE FOR THOSE TYPE OF EATERIES! DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 THE AMERICAN GARAGE #142946 Sun Jun 14 2009 06:34 AM Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 759 Likes: 28 Michigan Dave Rowlison Petro Enthusiast Dave Rowlison Petro Enthusiast Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 759 Likes: 28 Michigan Shot with KODAK DC3200 DIGITAL CAMERA at 2009-06-14 Shot with KODAK DC3200 DIGITAL CAMERA at 2009-06-14 A couple of more Progressive stations. Hillsdale MI on top & Coldwater MI on the bottom. Notice the drum where they put the contaminated ice cream !!! (humor) Last edited by Dave Rowlison; Sun Jun 14 2009 06:35 AM.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 Dave Rowlison #143020 Mon Jun 15 2009 05:41 AM Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK P publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast P Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK Station outside of town. I'm sure it has made it on here before because of it's coolness. Seems to be untouched. Nothing is for sale so i'm told and i hate to give the towns name because it is a looters paradise! Last edited by publicenemy1925; Mon Jun 15 2009 05:43 AM.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 publicenemy1925 #143089 Mon Jun 15 2009 08:30 PM Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK P publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast P Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK Pics from the front. The pumps appear complete.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 publicenemy1925 #143090 Mon Jun 15 2009 08:36 PM Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK P publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast P Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK The older bennett is in front of the shop next to the store.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 publicenemy1925 #143091 Mon Jun 15 2009 08:37 PM Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 709 Likes: 9 Kansas City, MO Coops 427 Petro Enthusiast Coops 427 Petro Enthusiast Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 709 Likes: 9 Kansas City, MO Cool station and pictures. Amazing in this era we live in it's still complete and intact. Let's hope it stays that way. Wonder what's inside? Last edited by Coops 427; Mon Jun 15 2009 08:41 PM. -Matt

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 publicenemy1925 #143097 Mon Jun 15 2009 08:48 PM Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK P publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast P Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK The tall tokheim is next to the shop building with the door laying in the grass next to it.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 publicenemy1925 #143098 Mon Jun 15 2009 08:59 PM Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK P publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast P Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK Picture of the inside of the store. The mission beverage cooler sure is neat.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 publicenemy1925 #143099 Mon Jun 15 2009 09:03 PM Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK P publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast publicenemy1925 Petro Enthusiast P Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 838 Likes: 11 OKC, OK This picture is from downtown Corn,Oklahoma. Very cool setup. My understanding is the model T is always there.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 publicenemy1925 #143333 Fri Jun 19 2009 11:53 AM Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 858 Baltimore, MD C chrisbowers Petro Enthusiast chrisbowers Petro Enthusiast C Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 858 Baltimore, MD Wow that is like a time capsule. Too cool!

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 chrisbowers #143376 Fri Jun 19 2009 08:15 PM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA M MARK SMITH Veteran Member MARK SMITH Veteran Member M Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA A FEW OLD STATIONS AND STORE BUILDINGS AROUND BOONEVILLE ARKANSAS.THE OLD STORE STILL HAD ITS SIGNS.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 MARK SMITH #143377 Fri Jun 19 2009 08:16 PM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA M MARK SMITH Veteran Member MARK SMITH Veteran Member M Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA FEW MORE

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 thermactor #143386 Sat Jun 20 2009 12:21 AM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 913 San Jose, CA B badgas Petro Enthusiast badgas Petro Enthusiast B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 913 San Jose, CA Allright, here are a few pictures of my FATW's. All of these pictures were taken over the last few months while working in San Francisco, CA. Surprisingly, many old neon signs still hang to this day in the city. Here's a sample of just a few. Click on the link to see more photos of other signs found around the city. More pictures - ENJOY

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 badgas #143388 Sat Jun 20 2009 05:48 AM Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 311 quincy ma. Q quincy oil&gas Petro Enthusiast quincy oil&gas Petro Enthusiast Q Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 311 quincy ma. Wow love that chevy dealer, and all that neon in SAN FRAN. CAL I was planing a trip to CAL. next year will have to swing my there, thanks for the pic's. im always looking but never find, why........

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 quincy oil&gas #143402 Sat Jun 20 2009 08:03 AM Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 950 Sunbury, PA, USA lordparaffin Petro Enthusiast lordparaffin Petro Enthusiast Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 950 Sunbury, PA, USA That was a great set of pics both the old rural and still in use city shots. I got a kick out of the OK sign still in use and the Neon Goodyear. Thanks for the time and work you guys have put into the posts. ........Dave ___________________________________________________ Looking for old, rare, auto light bulb tins

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 quincy oil&gas #143406 Sat Jun 20 2009 09:03 AM Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 913 San Jose, CA B badgas Petro Enthusiast badgas Petro Enthusiast B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 913 San Jose, CA Originally Posted By: quincy oil&gas Wow love that chevy dealer, and all that neon in SAN FRAN. CAL I was planing a trip to CAL. next year will have to swing my there, thanks for the pic's. I believe that this dealership is the oldest in San Francisco. It's located near the city hall and is on everyone's tour route if you plan to take a guided tour. It's worth to stop by and take a look. It's like going back in time. I drive by that dealership a few times a week while working in SF and get a kick out of seeing all of the neon.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 badgas #144225 Tue Jun 30 2009 10:31 AM Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,086 Las Vegas, Nevada Jack R Veteran Member Jack R Veteran Member Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,086 Las Vegas, Nevada A couple of stations located in Boulder City that we saw on Sunday.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 Jack R #144226 Tue Jun 30 2009 10:33 AM Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,086 Las Vegas, Nevada Jack R Veteran Member Jack R Veteran Member Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,086 Las Vegas, Nevada

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 thermactor #144949 Thu Jul 09 2009 10:57 PM Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 992 Lebanon, Indiana. USA Gaspedler Petro Enthusiast Gaspedler Petro Enthusiast Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 992 Lebanon, Indiana. USA On my way to northern Indiana for another load of Ethanol yesterday. Road Closed, Bridge under construction. Had to take a detour thru the small town of Camden, Indiana and saw this. Chuck

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 Gaspedler #144951 Fri Jul 10 2009 04:51 AM Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,359 Janesville, Mn. 56048 Esse's Garage Veteran Member Esse's Garage Veteran Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,359 Janesville, Mn. 56048 That is a Awesome Building!!!!!!!!! Thanks for Sharing the Picture with us Gaspedler!!!! ***Wanted*** Always looking for Oilzum, Kunz, and Husky Cans, Signs and Smalls.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 Esse's Garage #144957 Fri Jul 10 2009 06:37 AM Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,006 Likes: 7 Bardstown, KY USA P philmccauley Veteran Member philmccauley Veteran Member P Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,006 Likes: 7 Bardstown, KY USA That is a neat building, wish it was on my place. Thanks, Phil _________________________________________________ Looking for any old pumps, or nice 5 gallon cans.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 philmccauley #145025 Sat Jul 11 2009 07:27 AM Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,909 Likes: 95 Downey , CA pumpingethyl Veteran Member pumpingethyl Veteran Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,909 Likes: 95 Downey , CA I took a trip down to Mexico to do some fishing and came across this modern Pemex station with a visible and oil cart. Dennis Leith / Always looking for unusual Gilmore Oil Company items and Automobilia Displays

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 pumpingethyl #145033 Sat Jul 11 2009 09:09 AM Joined: May 2009 Posts: 990 Likes: 1 Spokane, Washington hillsideshortleg Petro Enthusiast hillsideshortleg Petro Enthusiast Joined: May 2009 Posts: 990 Likes: 1 Spokane, Washington I sure have enjoyed this forum with all the pictures and stores and trying to figure out what this thing is that some one got a good deal on that is top secret that every one wants.Just wish I could put faces with the names. Thanks every one for the intertainment. It's been alot of fun for me. Rick Nelson

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 hillsideshortleg #145036 Sat Jul 11 2009 10:16 AM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,994 Antioch,IL oldnfuelish Veteran Member oldnfuelish Veteran Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,994 Antioch,IL glad you came on board rick!!look in the member picture album and a bunch have posted their photos. Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 oldnfuelish #145063 Sat Jul 11 2009 05:13 PM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA M MARK SMITH Veteran Member MARK SMITH Veteran Member M Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA NEAT OLD CONOCO STATION WE GOT TO VISIT TODAY.BOUGHT SOME NEAT STUFF OUT OF IT.IT IS BEYOND REPAIR I BELIEVE.THOUGHT IT MIGHT GO DOWN AT ANYTIME.HOPE YOU ENJOY THE PICTURES.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 MARK SMITH #145064 Sat Jul 11 2009 05:14 PM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA M MARK SMITH Veteran Member MARK SMITH Veteran Member M Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA MORE PICS

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 MARK SMITH #145065 Sat Jul 11 2009 05:15 PM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA M MARK SMITH Veteran Member MARK SMITH Veteran Member M Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA MORE PICS

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 MARK SMITH #145066 Sat Jul 11 2009 05:16 PM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA M MARK SMITH Veteran Member MARK SMITH Veteran Member M Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,192 NORTHWEST,AR,USA LAST PICS

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 MARK SMITH #145070 Sat Jul 11 2009 05:50 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,994 Antioch,IL oldnfuelish Veteran Member oldnfuelish Veteran Member Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,994 Antioch,IL looks like the one guy is runnin for cover!!cool pics!id be a little leary goin in there!but just a little! Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 oldnfuelish #145074 Sat Jul 11 2009 06:00 PM Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,110 Likes: 1 PECONIC BAY, L.I., NY, USA THE AMERICAN GARAGE Veteran Member THE AMERICAN GARAGE Veteran Member Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,110 Likes: 1 PECONIC BAY, L.I., NY, USA NOW THERE'S SOME URBAN EXPLORING FOR YA! (I GUESS SOME OF YOU KNEW THAT WOULD BE MY COMMENT) DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 oldnfuelish #145075 Sat Jul 11 2009 06:02 PM Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 8,513 Likes: 293 South of St. Louis, MO USA Oldgas Moderator Oldgas Moderator Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 8,513 Likes: 293 South of St. Louis, MO USA Wow! Cool place. I think if you'd sneeze near that jackpost and rafter turnbuckles, the whole thing could collapse. Glad you got pictures to share before something happens. Jim "Oldgas" Potts Your host and moderator

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 Oldgas #145091 Sat Jul 11 2009 10:31 PM Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,272 Longview, WA Bob Richards Veteran Member Bob Richards Veteran Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,272 Longview, WA Man, would I like to have that tin ceiling. But most likely it is keeping the rafters from spreading even more. That propane heater seems kind of out of place, as the "garage" seems to be "kind of drafty". Looking for Tide Water/ Tide Water-Associated/ Tidewater items

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 pumpingethyl #145143 Sun Jul 12 2009 02:33 PM Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,979 Likes: 1 smyrna, de USA THERMOMAN Veteran Member THERMOMAN Veteran Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,979 Likes: 1 smyrna, de USA went to a tractor show in maryland on saturday....took a few pics to share with oldgas nice old crawler with original porcelain signs still in place. this pump has been sitting at the grounds where the sho takes place for as long as i can remember this lubester was sitting outside on of there display buildings and i saw this shutdown GM dealership on my way home.....this cadilac marquee sign is set up in the middle of the lot, it porcelain and neon...hmmmm see me at Mason Dixon Gas, Spring Carlisle M114-115, and Hershey C4E-35.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 THERMOMAN #145180 Sun Jul 12 2009 07:11 PM Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,906 Likes: 50 Near Tracy Rock H huskybob Veteran Member huskybob Veteran Member H Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,906 Likes: 50 Near Tracy Rock Nice pictures Thermoman..... I was wondering what was on the front end of the crawler unit??

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 huskybob #145184 Sun Jul 12 2009 08:03 PM Joined: May 2009 Posts: 990 Likes: 1 Spokane, Washington hillsideshortleg Petro Enthusiast hillsideshortleg Petro Enthusiast Joined: May 2009 Posts: 990 Likes: 1 Spokane, Washington Is that a rat rod crawler?

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 thermactor #145271 Mon Jul 13 2009 07:16 PM Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 782 Likes: 2 PA cormy Petro Enthusiast cormy Petro Enthusiast Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 782 Likes: 2 PA Old Blue Sunoco station that was also a Post Office for many years. Just closed the Post Office, now it sits empty.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 cormy #145274 Mon Jul 13 2009 07:30 PM Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 709 Likes: 9 Kansas City, MO Coops 427 Petro Enthusiast Coops 427 Petro Enthusiast Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 709 Likes: 9 Kansas City, MO Cool looking old Sunoco station. Love the style and the roof. -Matt

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 Coops 427 #145317 Tue Jul 14 2009 07:15 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 519 Midwest Maps for the memories Petro Enthusiast Maps for the memories Petro Enthusiast Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 519 Midwest Gorgeous--a style we never see out here.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 Dave Rowlison #145551 Thu Jul 16 2009 07:58 PM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 99 Northern Virginia halehouse Active Member halehouse Active Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 99 Northern Virginia It has been a while since I posted a pic, so hopefully this works right. This old station is in Smithfield, VA.

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 halehouse #145552 Thu Jul 16 2009 08:02 PM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 99 Northern Virginia halehouse Active Member halehouse Active Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 99 Northern Virginia A closer view:

Re: FATW -- Found Along The Way -- June 2009 halehouse #145554 Thu Jul 16 2009 08:08 PM Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 99 Northern Virginia halehouse Active Member halehouse Active Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 99 Northern Virginia And a close up: The front room of the building was totally empty inside.