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I'M GONNA ATTEMPT TO UPLOAD 62 PICTURES FROM THERMOMAN'S TRUSTY iPHONE THAT HE SENT TO ME YESTERDAY.

GROUP ONE:

GROUP 7EVEN IS UP:

I KNOW IT'S MOSTLY SIGNS BUT WOW I'M DOING THE HAPPY DANCE. DEF MAKES ME WANT TO JUMP IN MY TRUCK AND GO, GO, GO!

THANKS CHARLIE FOR SHARING AND SENDING 63 EMAILS....LOL!

Thanks for the pictures wish i was their

Lots of cool stuff..........I'd sure like to have that 15 acres motel sign. Thanks for the photos!

Wow,thanks for sharing.Already can't wait for spring.Just gotta hit some shows.

I have never been but I must go next year! Too much fun stuff and wish I had the Boonville MO Goodyear sign!

Now all I need is a bid moving truck and to win the lottery!

Enjoyed the pics. That Iphone takes good quality photos. Phone cameras have come a long way.

Part of me misses seeing all the "stuff", but my knees and hips are happy not being on that pavement. Thanks for posting! tt

Thanks for Taking and posting all the photos.

some nice stuff!thanks for the look!

Thanks for the pics.

BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE!

GROUP 12:

Thanks to the one who took the pictures and also to the one who posted them. I really miss the smell of the chocolate in the air. Used to go all the time but haven't been since '07..Dale

GROUP 17:

GROUP 18:

(LAST BATCH FOR TODAY/TONIGHT)....

I like the Invader Themometer!

psssssssst! me too! lol!

Price on the Invader thermometer was either $295 or $395, pretty sure it was $395.

I was blown away by how much people were asking for common pumps in what I considered rough to fair shape. Very few pumps and parts. Most of the more desireable pumps that were there were already sold by early Wed.

Several vendors had great prices on cans, signs, ect. I was five steps away from a one gallon Socony and one gallon Sinclair can with the spouts still on them go for $20 for the pair. Ouch ! Brady

Thanks for taking the time to take and post the pics guys, very much appreciated.

love the Navy Gasoline sign. Any idea on contact information for owner. thanks

Ray

Thanks for the pix. Really like the Champion sign.

nice photos Charles.it was nice meeting you.......

I really liked the red indian 17 by 24 inch looked like it was in good shape

ward

Wow! Whoever didn't make this show missed some great stuff.
That be me for one. Maybe next year.
Great pictures!
Thank's for sharing!

Jerry

THANKS FOR RUBBING IT IN AND REMINDING ME! LOL!

got back from hershey last night.....was supposed to rain today on friday and my sales were slipping. had a great time meeting all the folks from oldgas who introduced themselves to me. i have a few more pics and thats it for me!!! this show is my adult christmas and i look forward to it every year.... i hope you all enjoyed the pictures!!!!

last ones

Whats the deal with the little wagon? Was it used in the gas business?
thanks
rick nelson

My wife and I were down on Wednesday (the day that will go down in history as the day of WIND) and we walked for 8 1/2 hours. My legs were killing me! Only hit about 65% of the vendors....it's hard to cover all the ground in one day when you collect smalls. As you've noticed, signs were in abundance. I took some pics as well and hope you enjoy them. If they seem a little fuzzy at times it's because I was trying out my new camera that is one of those hybrids. A digital camcorder and camera in one and the wind was not helpful at all. Trying to hold a camera still while parts and garbage cans went flying by was interesting. Many a canopy was damaged or ruined. There's a pic of a large tireflator being used as an anchor. Transmissions, tires, cars, you name it, if it was heavy, it had a new role in life that day.









I know this was a Carlisle, but it was worth taking a few more shots of it.

These were interesting conversions. One on far right has a TV in it and the lubster next to it made for a nice display unit.



It's pretty wild to be walking along and come across these huge parts and body suppliers. There's something there for everyone.





Neat old pedal car/plane.


Light up from behind unit. Not something I've seen before by Kendal.

I no sooner shot this photo and walked away and 5 minutes later it walked by me with a new owner!







Has a title and is ready to drive away! This would save on some gas!







I could not make up my mind if this was genuine or not. Something felt wrong about the paint, but I could be wrong. Maybe someone can verify these did actually exist.



These took me by surprise. These are actually little S&P shakers. There's a tiny little S and P at the top of them.

The Pennzoil is painted metal. I really thought it was cardboard when I walked up to it.





Notice the yellow strap!



This was gorgeous. Heavy, porcelain, wrought iron and complete.



Might be hard to see, but this is a Red Indian bottle...SWEET!!

Last batch...













That's all from me till next year....hope you enjoy...I know I did!!

WOW , I am Blown AWAY !!!! Literally!!! I still can't get over that show ........ it was a trip !!!!!!!!!! That is an AMAZING place to be !!!!!!! The wind was upwards of 60 miles an hour Wednesday, I'm sure that will be talked about for years, some tragic losses were brought upon some peeps due to the wind, it was something. There is magic about that place, so much, and so little at the same time......... so much good stuff, an so little junk...... quality! I miss it already! WOW !!! Dave

Anyone know who had the Atlantic Gasoline sign?

anybody get a price on the mercury dealership sign?

mike

Whiteflash, you talking about the pump plate crossed arrows? completely restored........ Oh, the blue one, it was $650 I think, don't know who had it, there was one in the chocolate field, if this is the same one....... Dave

so, I have always wanted to go to this event...couple questions...the pics show some beautiful pieces...are there any barn hangers (my budget) Is there somehting for everybody as far as prices go, or are there some people scrapping to get a barn hanger at a decent price, or a decent condition pump, oil can, etc? Another question is...how do you get these purchases to your vehicle? with such a vast amount of items and being bussed to the area, how do you get home with the loot? Lastly...anyone in the KY/TN lower IN area setup at this event and want to make some gas money to bring items I buy there home with them for me to pick up at their place?

Interested in the Cobalt Blue and White Atlantic Gasoline sign.

It doesn't look too crowded?????? Are people buying? I had a wagon I would fill with stuff, yes the green one with wheelbarrow wheels and a spare! I would carry a shopping cart on the back, if I bought a door or a hood, cart came off and strapped the parts on. The lack of people and wagon is noticeable. Thanks for posting the pics! Especially the Indian sidecart! one of these day I'll get my van box made! tt

We just got home from another Great Hershey, I will get some photos up in BOTW. Dave, The Harley can is 100% fake, that guy has had that can for a few years now. It's a paper lable that is glued on, and then clear coated over. Someone asked about the Goodyear Wagon, it's not a wagon, it's a side car off an early teens Indian motorcycle. It was on of the best pieces I saw at hershey, it was $12,500 with all original paint. All in all it was another fantastic show and a great opertunity to see some good friends and some great stuff. Keith

Wow! Thanks for taking the pictures, posting the pictures and all the comments. Looked like a great experience.

I used to vend at Hershey for 10 years up until a couple years ago, I don't think I ever saw as much Gas and Oil stuff there as seen in these pictures. Looks like a little for everyone, Thanks for the pics

MY BROTHER AND I ALTERNATE BETWEEN CARLISLE AND HERSHEY. WE DID HERSHEY IN 2007 AND LAST SUMMER WE DID NOTHING SINCE WE WERE BOTH COINCIDENTALLY MOVING AT THE SAME TIME. THIS YEAR WE DID CARLISLE, BUT I WILL BE THE FIRST TO ADMIT THAT HERSHEY LOOKS TO BE THE BETTER SHOW BY A LONG SHOT!

The crowds were there, but many people show up for several days and when weather moves in, the move out until another day. It is so vast that at times you can feel rather alone, then you walk to another aisle and you're in a crowd. People get very creative on how to carry items they've purchased as well as how they get around. Bicycles are popular and I even saw one gentleman on a kids scooter and a lot of battery powered EZ chairs. Handtrucks with bungy cords, grandma grocery carts, backpacks, little red wagons.....any means that can aid you are recommended. It's hard to convey the shear size of this event. I was impressed with the amount of things that were there this year. Prices range with quality just like anywhere else. You can find barn hangers. I have a budget and I have to spend wisely (we even pack food rather then spend on the expensive stuff on sight) and I still did well within my area of collecting. Had to stick to a plan and do a lot of looking. You keep track of "potential" buys on paper if it's something you're not sure about and keep moving. Hershey is an experience that everyone should try at least once. You won't be disappointed. I do recommend you bring you're most comfortable pair of shoes. You'll probably hear more different languages spoken from around the world in one day than in a whole year of watching TV.

Harley Davidson Did have Rocker Oil Cans. That one is in Probably the Best condition I have seen one in. What Did they want for it? My Guess is $2500-$3000, Am I Close????

The Harley rocker was a fake........yes, there are originals but that was not one of them....a paper label on a old rocker can, then aged to look old.....

I couldn't tell in the picture that it was a paper label.

i guess you had to be there.....a H-D rocker in excellent condition would bring close to 5k........

Been going for a little over 20 years now.....only missed a couple shows in that time, unfortunately this year was one of them. Appreciate all the pictures, makes me feel like I was there!!

I asked earier on but does anyone have any information on the Navy Gasoline sign..thanks
Ray

Ray that sign sold at the show because I was looking at another sign that the vendor had and they said the navy had sold and noting the way they were not budging too much on a 395.00 sign I doubt they came off of the 4900.00 they were asking.The sign had 4 holes in and around the center like it might have been an expensive and rare table top if you know what I mean Lenny

Thanks for answering my query on the HD can. I looked at it and couldn't put my finger in on it, but it felt questionable. The paper wasn't obvious because of the way he coated over it. Hey, this is how we learn! All it cost me was a hunch and a photo and now I know more than when I started about Harley rockers.

I will confirm the Harley rocker shown was a fraud.
Another great Hershey show- sold good, bought good. Introduced two virgins to the show this year, they will definitely be returning. Crazy windy weather on Wednesday and a little drizzle Friday but crowds were good. There was plenty of barn hangers available and lots of cans and smalls. Dad sold my diner stools but the buyer didn't get the hardware. Later that night while waiting in line at a restaurant, the buyer walked in, so I told him to stop by in the am. He asked where the stools came from, when I told him the town he was shocked and replied that was where he grew up before he moved out of state. Helped stop a runaway trailer rolling downhill towards a vendors camper and set up. Missed a fistfight between two old dudes near my space.
Thanks to all who stopped by and said hello. Thanks to Charles and Doc for putting up the photos.

Anybody know what the asking prices and/or if the Wayne double clockface and Roman Column are still available??? Any contact info. would be super.
Thanks.

The wayne double belonged to Miles Little 704-888-4639

HEY TRACEY DID YOU GET YOUR OIL CART OKAY?

Thanks Big Blazer!! Anyone got any info. on that Roman?? Asking price/contact??

I did not get the name on the Roman - it did have a repop fiberglass skin. The Wayne double was not for sale - someone delivered it to Miles. Brady

...I thought all of Miles' stuff was for sale?

The Roman with the fiberglass skin belongs to Ken Bradley from Toledo Ohio..I think he wanted $7500 for it and he had the top to go with it.

Mark, if it is not at the time, it will be later. LOL

I saw Mile's son-in-law picking up bezels, shades, and hands at Ron Scobie's for the Wayne double. If and when it does come up for sale, it will be in a little better condition... Brady