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[MikeMc]

Tom, Smokes were sold from a box mounted on the island lights, cartons were all inside...we did sell a few. We used the coin changers (like Sonic today) and never needed to go inside .

[Badluck 13]

The Clark my buddy n I worked at (late 70's) did have cartons stored on the back shelves.......I remember this because of that is how we got hooked on smoking by trying different brands....took me almost 20yrs to quit

[Repstock]

Tom, Smokes were sold from a box mounted on the island lights, cartons were all inside...we did sell a few. We used the coin changers (like Sonic today) and never needed to go inside .

Did the outside box hold the entire inventory, or were some cases kept inside in order to fill the box as needed?

[Repstock]

The Clark my buddy n I worked at (late 70's) did have cartons stored on the back shelves.......I remember this because of that is how we got hooked on smoking by trying different brands....took me almost 20yrs to quit

This station is set in the late seventies. You've given me the excuse I was looking for! I'll put them in the back as planned. I will have to remember to do that outside box, too.

[MicroNitro]

The Clark station I worked at in about 77 did not have any cigarets out side. They were all inside.

[Repstock]

I really appreciate all the input...keep it coming! I think the lesson for me here is to be a little less obsessed with everything being perfect. Obviously there was a degree of variation between stations, so I can relax about the cigarettes.

[Repstock]

Can any of you gas pump experts identify these pumps? The information will help my research. (pictures borrowed from earlier in thread.)

[MikeMc]

Did the outside box hold the entire inventory, or were some cases kept inside in order to fill the box as needed?

Box had all brands,,,,top sellers had a full carton, slow sellers had a 1/2 carton outside....as sold we did restock non stop!

[George]

Can any of you gas pump experts identify these pumps? The information will help my research. (pictures borrowed from earlier in thread.)

I'm no expert Tom,but the only 2 names I can remember were Tokhiem and Wayne.

[Eshaver]

Tom , the pumps are Tokiem series 461's 1962-1970. These pumps inner workings dated to the earlier "Explorer's " ( 1958-61 ) The sheet metal however was new . They pretty much remained the same up to the last of the mechanical era when the "MEM'S electronic pumps took over in 1972. Ed Shaver

[Repstock]

Tom , the pumps are Tokiem series 461's 1962-1970. These pumps inner workings dated to the earlier "Explorer's " ( 1958-61 ) The sheet metal however was new . They pretty much remained the same up to the last of the mechanical era when the "MEM'S electronic pumps took over in 1972. Ed Shaver

Ed, I had a feeling you would know. Thank you! That's about as precise a response as I could hope for!

[Eshaver]

Tom, I'm glad I could help out . Ed Shaver

[Wayne Buck]

WOW, Tom!

That office, and everything else you've done so far has left me both at a loss for words, and salivating uncontrollably!

Everything looks AMAZING !!!!!

Oh... don't forget to change those furnace filters regularly... Gotta keep those oil cans lookin' nice and sparkly!

[Danno]

Astounding! Stunning! As usual, Tom, amazing!

[Swifster]

I look at those pictures again and I guess a lot depends on when a given station switched from 'full service' to 'self serve'. I don't think the cigs would be outside if the station was was self serve. That doesn't mean the boxes on the light poles still wouldn't be there. In the picture of the girl filling her Fiat 850, you can still see the bell ringer hose running from the pumps like a full service station.

I got my license in 1980 and a few friends worked at full service stations while in high school. Two service bays and open until 10PM. A friend of mine worked at a Mobil station in Grosse Pointe, MI and along with the bright white exterior, I remember the counter in the office, the oil cans, the candy machine, the cigarette machine, the old 'slider' credit card 'machine' with carbon copy slips, gumball machines and road maps. I like seeing the changes in culture from one time to another. This is one of the reasons I like this build so much.

Edited by Swifster, 28 October 2011 - 07:10 AM.

[Repstock]

Got a few more things made.



Here's a look at the shelving unit



Here's how it all looks in place.

More to come.

[Eshaver]

Tom, yer toooooooooo much !!!!!!!!!!! Ed Shaver

[Swifster]

Tom, I hate you!

But in a good way...

[charlie8575]

How do you make those boxes???

Wow....seriously. Wow.

Charlie Larkin

[Eshaver]

Charlie , these were made using 1/8th plastic , a marker and some spare time . They represent some Fram Filter boxes from the early 60's

Ed Shaver