Ohio Oil,

Yes, early literature shows companies calling visible pumps "visibles."

No, they did not call the Wayne pumps "Romans," actually the name Roman first appeared in the early 80's when a restorer started making parts for the pumps. I can't remember his name, but I believe he was from Texas. It was not done on purpose, it was just a case of someone seeing the pump and saying that looks like a Roman column. When the first piece of Wayne literature was found, it was discovered the design was taken from a Greek column, but the name stuck.

Yes, I do agree with you we use terminology to describe things, but, I still remember my grade school teacher correcting me when I said "Where is it at?" She would always say, right behind the "at."

In a few month I will turn 80, and I have been thinking I should maybe I should stop being so vocal, instead of speaking out, I am just going to bring in more beer.

Aren't we having fun?

Jack

Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.com
Air Meter ID book also available