#88058
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HELLO NEW TO THIS SITE BUT HAVE READ FORUMS FOR MONTHS NOW DECIDED TO JOIN.A GROUP OF US OLD GUYS ARE RECONSTRUCTING AND OLD FILLING STATION IN OUR TOWNSHIP. IT IS AN EXACT DUPLICATE OF A STATION THAT WAS HERE FROM THE LATE TWENTIES INTO THE FIFTIES WHEN IT FINALLY CLOSED. IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL COMPANIES BUT THE ORIGINAL WAS SINCLAIR SO WE DECIDED TO GO THAT ROUTE. WE PICKED UP A COUPLE REAL NICE WAYNE 70'S TO RESTORE AND THEY ARE ALMOST DONE. BUILDING IS ALMOST DONE.TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO SEND PICTURES BUT SO FAR HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DO SO. HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. I THINK EVERYBODY WOULD ENJOY OUR LITTLE PROJECT AS IT WILL BE OPEN FOR ANYBODY TO ENJOY. THANKS JEFF
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#88059
Wed Oct 26 2005 09:22 AM
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Jeff - sounds like a really cool project, cant wait to see the pics!
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#88060
Wed Oct 26 2005 09:34 AM
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JEFF - SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME THING THE TOWN OF YAPHANK IS DOING ON LONG ISLAND BASED ON AN OLD SHELL STATION IN THE SAME BUILDING WHICH IS CURRENTLY OWNED BY THE SUFFOLK CO. POLICE DEPT. I GO BY IT ONCE IN A WHILE AND THE WORK SEEMS AT A STAND STILL. I KNOW THE GUY WHO IS RESTORING THE PUMPS AND THE GUY WHO IS SUPPLYING PHOTOS OF WHAT IT USED TO LOOK LIKE IN IT'S HEYDAY. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROJECT. PLEASE POST PICS OF YOUR PROGRESS OR EMAIL THEM TO ME AND I'LL GET THEM ON FOR YOU. DON'T BE SHY - GET THE GUYS BEHIND THE EFFORT TO SMILE AND WAVE AS WELL!  DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGES!
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#88061
Wed Oct 26 2005 10:00 AM
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doc @ the american garages what's your email address and i'll send pics to you.that would be great as i'm sure every body would like to see it. we picked up a sinclair hc sign in real nice shape while on vacation in virginia and my wife wasnt real pleased as all luggage went on roof and sign went in back of her jeep. oh well such is life. i also picked up a wayne 60 originally a rotary station pump that i will soon be doing over when station is done. it's amazing how so many people think these old items are of interest ,as we have been building this project you wouldn't believe the donations we've had of old station items from people to diplay. some things, never have heard of! well look forward to sending pics. jeff
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#88062
Wed Oct 26 2005 11:23 AM
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JEFF - GLAD YOU FIGURED OUT THE EMAIL THING! HERE ARE YOUR PHOTOS AND NOTES YOU SENT.... --------------------------------------------------------- Hello, figured out how to get your email address. Heres some pics of pumps before and after,almost done. globes and ad glass for green pump be here tommorrow. Donated by Pergl Pump of Binghamton NY. I can only send 3 pics per email so ill send you a couple of emails and you pick out pics that can be posted to oldgas. Really aappreciate your generous help. Thanks again, Jeff   
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#88063
Wed Oct 26 2005 11:33 AM
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HERE'S JEFF'S 2ND EMAIL.... -------------------------------------------------------- Here are some more pics. I picked up an original sign from the station, that was found in local barn, in basement. was on road, farmer told me, about a mile down from original station. Thought you might enjoy,sold to me for 25.00 to use at our project sight.   
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#88064
Wed Oct 26 2005 11:41 AM
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NAD THESE 2 PICS IN JEFF'S 3RD EMAIL AND NOTE.... -------------------------------------------------------- The Wayne pumps were picked up from owner of a heating company in our area for $400 each. Thought we did pretty well. Ya think? This Wayne 60 I also picked up from him for the same price. We picked up an Erie tall pump also from him which one of the other guys is going to restore for himself. I'll keep everybody on oldgas updated to our project. This weekend we plan on putting up H-C sign and pole.I'll send pics as soon as its done. Thanks, Jeff.  
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#88065
Wed Oct 26 2005 12:10 PM
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THANKS DOC, FOR POSTING PICS. HOPE EVERYBODY CAN ENJOY. WILL KEEP POSTED AS PROJECT COMES ALONG. JEFF
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#88066
Wed Oct 26 2005 01:14 PM
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Very Very cool..thanks for the story and pics. cant wait to see the progress.
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#88067
Wed Oct 26 2005 06:24 PM
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That is so cool. Thanks for sharing. Send more pics of the progress.
Tyler
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#88068
Wed Oct 26 2005 06:46 PM
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When is the open house? What kinda food are you serving? Whaat car clubs are gonna be there? I WANT MORE!!!!
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#88069
Thu Oct 27 2005 02:16 PM
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hey thunder, opening will probably be in spring as we now have 8 inches of the nasty stuff(s**w) on the ground. but we will persist throughout the winter to finish project up. food will be addressed at that time. we have several car clubs that we are members of and will invite as we have approx 6 acres mowed around station for them to park in.clubs are , the dicers, southern tier antique autos,susquehanna hot rods,and then just people who have old cars and rods. should be good time. we hope to host several car shows over the summer. your welcome to come if you get out this way! jeff
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#88070
Fri Oct 28 2005 02:13 PM
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WELL--- LATE NITE TONITE, JUST GOT GLOBES AND ALL THE REST OF THE PIECES FOR PUMPS. TIME TO FINISH THEM UP AND GET THEM INSTALLED!! WILL POST PICS TOMORROW OR SUNDAY, STAY TUNED. JEFF
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#88071
Thu Nov 03 2005 02:28 PM
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POSTING AN UPDATE FOR JEFF.... --------------------------------------------------------- HELLO DOC, HERES A COUPLE OF PICS OF PUMPS FOR OUR SINCLAIR PROJECT. I HAVE TRIED TO POST TO OLDGAS BUT CANT SEEM TO GET IT. COULD YOU POST TO OLDGAS SHOWCASE SITE TITLED: RESTORATION PROJECT THANKS JEFF   NICE WORK, JEFF. THANKS FOR THE PROGRESS REPORT.....AND DON'T FORGET TO KEEP US UPDATED!
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#88072
Thu Nov 03 2005 03:29 PM
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THANKS DOC. GOING TO PUT CONCRETE IN FOR ISLAND THIS WEEKEND AND TRY TO INSTALL PUMPS. WILL PUT ON HOSES AND NOZZLES AFTER INSTALL SO NOTHING GETS SCRATCHED.
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#88073
Thu Nov 03 2005 04:01 PM
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Wow - those pumps are beautiful. It's gonna be a shame to put 'em outside, in a way... I can't wait to see pics of the station with the pumps out front - you're doing an excellent job!
Wes
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#88074
Thu Nov 03 2005 07:55 PM
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Don't forget to put conduit in the cement under where the pumps will set for your lighting wires! Awesome looking pumps&building!
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#88075
Sat Nov 12 2005 06:38 PM
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POSTING THIS UPDATE FOR JEFF/TREAD40.... Hello Doc, we got pumps installed today at station. Would you mind posting pics to old gas under my post so people can enjoy. Next week hopefully sign and pole. Thanks Greatly, Jeff.   
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#88076
Sat Nov 12 2005 07:01 PM
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JEFF You guys are doing one fine job thanks for letting us follow along SUPER SUPER STATION
GEORGE
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#88077
Sat Nov 12 2005 09:30 PM
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I WANT ONE!!!!
Great job Jeff. Keep up the good work, and keep us posted...
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#88078
Sun Nov 13 2005 05:10 AM
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I WANT ONE TOO !!!! Fantastic - my wife would welcome this in our back yard. Brady
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#88079
Sun Nov 13 2005 07:06 AM
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What a great project, it looks fantastic Jeff, you guys have done a lot of work, keep the pictures coming.
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#88080
Sun Nov 13 2005 09:03 AM
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Great looking station Jeff.I could hang out
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#88081
Mon Nov 21 2005 03:31 PM
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...looks cool! But I wouldn't put that rare Sinclair sign out in the New England weather, I'd keep it in the station...
Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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#88082
Mon Nov 21 2005 09:50 PM
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That looks great. I want something like that too.
Hey Saaaaaaanta Claaaaaaaus !
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#88083
Tue Nov 22 2005 12:18 AM
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That is simply amazing,awsome job.Your my hero for sure.Someday........! Some guys in Cuba MO are doing up a phillips station and it is starting to take shape,dont want to spoil it for them but if your around(anyone) check it out.Its in the middle of town and the guys wife is footing the bill on it.
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#88084
Wed Nov 23 2005 05:06 AM
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HERE ARE SOME PICS JEFF SENT THAT WERE TAKEN @ NIGHT.... COOL....VERY COOL!  
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#88085
Wed Nov 23 2005 05:38 AM
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GREAT job Jeff.. very cool looking station.
WANTED:::Barn Hangers...and other fine junk...
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#88086
Wed Nov 23 2005 11:21 AM
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WOW!!!!!!!!! GREAT JOB JEFF THANKS FOR THE SHOW......AND THANKS DOC FOR THE HELP .
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REX LIKES GAS STATIONS
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#88087
Thu Nov 24 2005 09:39 PM
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thats really cool,love it.great job
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#88088
Mon Nov 28 2005 06:05 PM
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Very Very COOL
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#88089
Fri Apr 07 2006 02:02 AM
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well hello again. spring is here and time to get back to work. we are ready to start on inside and need some help as to color scheme that they used in these sinclair stations. any help would be appreciated.
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#88090
Fri Apr 07 2006 06:59 AM
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Jeff. Very nice job. I found a similar old station here and my friend had it transported to his warehouse location. Originally, it was Cities Service and he had it painted green and white. An art gallery did have it painted purple/pink. Looks a lot better now.
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#88091
Mon May 08 2006 11:11 AM
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JEFF ASKED ME TO POST THESE UPDATED PICS OF THE WARREN CENTER SINCLAIR STATION: -------------------------------------------------------- Hello here's some pics of our project with pole and sign up and new sign on front of building. Doc, if you could post them to our post on old gas I would appreciate it, I tried again and just cant seem to get it to come over. Greg thanks for the great Opaline sign. Thanks, Jeff.    
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#88092
Mon May 08 2006 03:24 PM
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A classic case of'less is more' not overdone,just the right amount of signage!beautiful,what's in the ground for the post anchor?
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#88093
Mon May 08 2006 03:45 PM
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A few words come to mind.
BEAUTIFUL,CLASSY,AWESUME !!!
THANKS FOR THE LOOK SEE...
MAYBE ILL HAVE SOMETHING LIKE THAT SOMEDAY.
DOUG
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#88094
Mon May 08 2006 04:47 PM
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that is cool.i want one!!
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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#88095
Mon May 08 2006 05:31 PM
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All I can say is the same that everyone else has already said, what a great job and awesome. You guys are doing a great job and keep us updated with the photos.
Thanks, Phil
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#88096
Mon May 08 2006 05:47 PM
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POLE IS FASTENED TO A 36 INCH ROUND BY 4 FOOT DEEP PIECE OF PLASTIC SLEUCE PIPE FILLED WITH 3500 LB CONCRETE AND REBAR. J BOLTS ARE 24 INCHES LONG BY 1 1/4 INCH DIAMETER. SHOULD HOLD UP AS I HAVE READ SEVERAL POST ON THIS SIGHT ABOUT THIS. THANKS FOR THE ADVISE GUYS. WE PAINTED INSIDE THIS WEEKEND. LIGHT GREY 30 INCHES UP AND THEN THE REST WHITE. WILL POST PICKS LATER. I HAVE REALLY LEARNED ALOT FROM ALL OF YOU GUYS ON THIS SIGHT AND WE ALL APPRECIATE YOUR COMPLIMENTS. ITS BEEN A LONG ROAD BUT ITS FINALLY COMING TOGETHER. AGAIN THANKS TO ALL AND ESPICALLY TO DOC FOR BEING SO KINDS AS TO POST THESE PICS FOR US. I WILL GET THAT DOWN YET EVENM IF IT KILLS ME. JEFF
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Tue May 09 2006 02:16 AM
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POST ON BUIDING ARE REALLY TWO 5 INCH PIECES OF PIPE PUT INTO CHIMNEY BLOCKS THREE FOOT IN GROUND THEN FILLED WITH PEA GRAVEL. THE WOODEN BOXES WERE MADE TO GO OVER THEM WITH ONE SIDE SCREWED TOGETHER SO THAT THE CAN BE TAKEN APART IF NEEDED.WIRING WAS RUN UP INSIDE THESE BOXES FOR THE PUMPS AND SOCKETS WE PUT INTO CEILING THEY ARE THEN BOLTED WITH A 5/16 BOLT ON TWO SIDES SO THEY WONT SPIN ON STEEL POST. THE OUTSIDE BOXES SET ON FLAT STONE BUT REALLY DO NOT CARRY WEIGHT OF AWNING
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LATEST UPDATE PUTTING THIS AWESOME RESTO OF THE SINCLAIR STATION IN FULL VIEW..... -------------------------------------------------------- Hey Doc, heres some pics with new oil tank and new signage installed could you please post to old gas . Thanks, Jeff.   
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I was in Warren Center last weekend and was able to check it out.
What a first class job!
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The reason i Googled this was my visit from last weekend. I have a Sinclair Pump outside of my garage that I restored 12 Years ago. I will attempt to submit a picture that is not so good as my camera was damaged and out getting repaired.
Another Pic I will attempt is a night shot that we took after a long day of Shooting Nothing but the Beer cans we consumed.
No harm we are just smartasses and do love the job you guys did!
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POSTING FOR THE AUTHOR ONCE AGAIN THESE UPDATED PICS.....!!! -------------------------------------------------------- Hello DOC, been awhile since i had any new pics of our sinclair station. It's 98% completed and thought you would like to see some pics. If you could post them to the restoration project post on OLDGAS that would be great. you might also like them for monthly calender. Thanks, JEFF.    HOPE THESE LOOK OKAY? 
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AWESOME!!! I especially like the one with the Chevy pick up. Hey Jim, how about that on your calendar...soon?
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fri Aug 11 2006 07:02 AM
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hello guys, we are having our opening day on sept. 24,2006. would love to see you guys make it if possible. we will have live music,hotdogs,soda and lemonade, old cars,games,trivia and just a good old fashion family day, there are picnic pavilions, a great playground for the kids,volleyball areas and horeshoes. hope to see some of you there.jeff
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