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 Hey Oldgassers! Just putting this BOTY-2011 thread up now so that you all have time to gather your thoughts about what you might want to show us all as your BEST, FAVORITE PETRO "BUY OF THE YEAR." This thread has always been a favorite! Glad to be the HOST! So let's see whatcha got to show(case) us!  Thanks!
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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PUMPS!--PUMPS!--PUMPS!
It would have to be the 2 restoed Wayne 40's that I bought from Old Gasser "Koolmotor". He did a tremendous job on the restoration and passed them on to me at a very decent price! Gotta love that "Cities Service"!
The very best unrestored pump that I found all year, and was still in its "as found" condition, was this Tokheim 36B-JAC. Its a one owner pump that I found at the original station it was installed at! The owner and I have become great friends and thats the best part of the whole transaction! Its going thru a "Top End" restoration as we type and it will be my winters project!
PUMPS!--PUMPS!--PUMPS!
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My new pump hauler. 1965 Chevy 327 4-spd. with working factory a/c and 65k original miles and paint. I added the door art, wheels & tires. 
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  I didn't buy a lot this year but I did buy quality this year and these two globes made that list for sure
Originals only for me. Always looking for Simpson oil, Super A, and MFA oil cans and globes.
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I have found some great stuff this year as a newer collector. Here are two of my favorites: This Firestone curb sign with original base was a google search find-even though the sign is far from a 10 I like it and was greatful to find a complete one:  This Depression Era 1931 Model 45 Eco was another great find and project for me: 
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air meter completion awesome..
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2 of my favs ! Both sold to guys on old gas.
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Decisions decisions ..... has been a good year & best wishes to all going into 2012!
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BUYING ANYTHING EARLY HUMBLE OIL CO.
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2011 favorite signs & clock
CHRIS
BUYING ANYTHING EARLY HUMBLE OIL CO.
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More favorite signs from 11' , rambler sign was recent,made an offer on ebay & to my surprise i had an invoice waiting the next day!
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CHRIS
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Has to be the N.O.S. 1930's Wadhams Mobil signs....found above an old oil company office false ceiling.
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"Remember, history that is forgotten is doomed to repeat itself!"
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"Remember, history that is forgotten is doomed to repeat itself!"
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More fav's from 2011!~ kz thats an outstanding oilzum collection...."too cool"
CHRIS
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OK Chris, Stop showing off!!! LOL  Great Stuff!
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You must be pickin Texas clean!!!! Lot of good finds
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Rare pumps, Chevrolet items, Goldon Tip Gasoline, Marathon (running man)
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Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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Here are my favorite buys of the year.  NOS still in the box when I bought it.  Favorite quart cans  Cool Map from my home town Shell Station. 
***Wanted*** Always looking for Oilzum, Kunz, and Husky Cans, Signs and Smalls.
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It was a GREAT year on may different levels including collecting, we found some really killer stuff this year. It really restores hope that there is stuff still out there for the taking... Here are a few of my favorite buys form 2011, enjoy.
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I likeShell ![[Linked Image from imagizer.imageshack.com]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/921/7Yb02T.jpg)
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TOM, your eyes have awesome taste in sign! Lovin' The "OK!"
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Here's mine. 
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Got lucky on these two, but wish my luck would have found me the two Bowser visible twins like one of the other oldgaser.
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Great lenses. Would you ever sell the bearcat? Thanks.
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Thanks. I hadnt decided if I will sell it.
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Brandon
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Craig, that's an awesome looking Wayne 71 showcase. Looks to be a very clean dry pump. Best regards,
Dave GILL,
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Matt "some killer pumps man" & Keith "wow" that crescent sign is "INSANE" !
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That Crescent sign was a Buy-It-Now on eBay for $250. After some cleaning I believe it sold for 8x (+) original cost. Small world...huh.
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Here's my favorite buys from the past year...... The Standard Kerosene and the Socony Kerosene Oil are new in 2011  Richard
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Had a great year collecting, went to the show in Columbia MO, Spring Peotone, Columbus Oh, and Iowa Gas. Also got some nice things through contacts/ friends. Favorite can and globe. The can was shipped to me from Germany, it is a 1 liter size. I got the globe at Iowa.  Favorite two signs, got the 30 inch Gasoline off of Butch at Columbus.  And got the 6 inch sign from a friend of mine through the mail. (The Cathy Rankin calandar is also nice)  I only got one pump this year so this is it. 
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Here's my favorite buys from the past year. I was able to locate two of my favorite pumps in addition to the GMC sign and Neon Clock. The GMC sign is VERY rare and pre dates the 30" round blue and yellow sign that you normally see and the Neon Clock is an original Cleveland which were displayed in many stations and Soda Fountains.
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Buying: Polarine / Red Crown Gasoline Globes and Signs, Early Chevrolet & United Motors Signs, and 1910's through 1940's Gas & Oil Signs.
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Had a good year too. First is the 10 foot high Tin...  Uploaded with ImageShack.usnext are 3 nice signs... First a nice condition 9 DSP Packard.  Uploaded with ImageShack.usthen, a sweet SSP Tidewater.  Uploaded with ImageShack.usand a nice and rare DSP Corbitt trucks sign  Uploaded with ImageShack.usNext, my 2 best Canvass banners for the year.  Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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a few more...my best pump of the year, A G$B 465...  Uploaded with ImageShack.usNext, my best 2 cardboard pieces...  Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.usLast, my 2 favorite cans. a cool whiz with a hard helmet diver on it and a Rislone with the 2 birds on it (to the left).  Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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Great Stuff Chuck!! You had a great year by the looks of it!
***Wanted*** Always looking for Oilzum, Kunz, and Husky Cans, Signs and Smalls.
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Here are my "Buys of the Year" Jamie NOS w/Box    
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Hello All, Here are my two best finds of 2011. Both were bought from the same person in February. The Gulf Marine White globe is a scarce one, one of two posted within the last year found by Old Gas members. The Texaco double sided sign is dated 1935 and is well above average in condition. I hope my BOTY for 2012 is a Mobil item, lol! Take care, Darin  
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My 2 favorite buys this year. 
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Found this Extra Large 4x6 DSP Power~Lube Tiger about 20 minutes from where I work, here in Orange County, CA. Seller told me this Tiger had made it's way up from Texas, years ago. Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year of Hunting. CP
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Craig,
What a great find & neat story behind it.
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I had a real tough time picking only two items. The Case sign is all original and complete with all original can and mounting brackets never has been apart. It took a lot of effort to convince a fellow collector to sell it to me. It's a big sign 6 foot tall, unsure if I will hang it up and light up anytime soon. Very graphic and colorful.
The second item is an original rust free Wayne 60-S showcase pump. It's all complete, the previous owner started to take it apart to restore. I also had to convince him to sell it to me. Had it shipped from the east coast of Canada. You quickly realize how big Canada is when you have to pay to ship a pump coast to coast!
For 2012 I would like to find a few more showcases.
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This is the best pump I got this year
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I wonder what that baby will look like all restored? Or will it be left as is?????
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That one is all original and I am leaving it that way.Actually my top 3 buys of this year are being left in there original condition.
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As I told ya John,that pump rocks!!
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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Posting this for Oilmanpat  Nice thermometer!
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Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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Thanks for posting! I think I figured out what I was doing wrong.
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Dennis Leith / Always looking for unusual Gilmore Oil Company items and Automobilia Displays
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there is a lot of nice items shown under BOTY'11
especially the CHEVROLET THEMOMETER & the
VIOLET RAY CURB SIGN DISPLAY..
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Dennis, I really Love that Ford Sign!!!!!!! Lots of great stuff guys!!
***Wanted*** Always looking for Oilzum, Kunz, and Husky Cans, Signs and Smalls.
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Dennis-- You have been truly blessed with some of the years top finds! Send me a little of that good luck, you must have more than you need! LOL
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Thanks guys, I was just lucky to be in the right place at the right time.
Dennis Leith / Always looking for unusual Gilmore Oil Company items and Automobilia Displays
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I haven't spent much this year but this Husky oil drop can and the Heccolene can has to be my best of the year. Mitch
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Great Husky Quart Mitch!!! That's a Rare one!!!
***Wanted*** Always looking for Oilzum, Kunz, and Husky Cans, Signs and Smalls.
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I got this Wayne 60T from a body shop this year and it is certainly by best buy of the year......  
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although i can't see it i love the wayne 60T! my favorite pump! i bought everything i have this year besides the parts pump that is the erie 90 now..  i love ethyl signs!   the AO smith still hasnt made it home 
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Lost Highway, would you be willing to sell the pump handle receiver off your Neptune pump?
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FoMoJoe, Please click on member Lost Highways name and direct your question to him in a PM (Private Message).
Asking to buy in the Showcase forums is not allowed!
"Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category."
Thanks!
DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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Here is some stuff i found. Some stuff i sold some i still have.I found a lot if stuff hope next year is as good for me and all you good luck hunting.Scott
Always looking for grizzly gasoline stuff, or any Montana gas and oil stuff.
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