Vietnam Vet67 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1st drive in gas station was in Pittsburgh in 1913 and it was a Gulf station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 there are 3 abandoned gas stations a block from my house, a 76 gas station, a marathon, that's the only one that has been cleaned up and up forsale, and I think it was a Amoco , Amoco and 76 abandoned I could get pictures but I would need to send to someone because my photobucket is not working for me any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) I shot this restored Texaco station in 2006 (out the back window of a speeding car; the driver was in a hurry); only thing is I'm not sure exactly where. Best I can recall is it was south of Chattanooga in the NW tip of Georgia or maybe the NE tip of Alabama: This little Texaco station in Paducah, KY has been restored as an office: And this one (same town) hasn't been, yet: I used to pass by this house in Baldwin Park, CA a lot and I think it must have been a gas station at some point: And finally Ronnie's Automotive Service, the old station at 2012 N. Lake Ave. in Altadena, CA as it looked in 1983: Featuring my beloved old '62 Imperial (that's where the avatar comes from). Edited May 30, 2018 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vietnam Vet67 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1973 - HOT WHEELS PROMOTION Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike morelli Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Speaking of Texaco Stations, back in the day those stations had the coolest promotion ever around Christmas time....the Texaco toy gas trucks. Along with maybe, a Lionel Train set, it was always something any young boy would have wanted Santa to bring him. Today. they are collectable as all heck. My neighbor has a half dozen different ones that he displays in his den around the Holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike morelli Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) I first started working ( my first job ever )in a Union 76 gas station around '72 or''73. I was working there still during the "gas crunch" with all the "odd and even" gas fill B.S. . Thanks to Henry Kissenger! I was a car guy, really into early cars at age 18. Here are two photos of my cars taken at the 76 Station, for what it's worth. The photo of me standing with my Model A Coupe shows me with "hat hair"( I had just removed my cap ), as we all wore the blue and orange "76" caps that went with the uniform, along with a special "scratchless" belt, that had a protected buckle so as not to scratch a car's paintjob when you'd lean against it, and the pre-requisite "keyback" worn on your hip that had the key to the cashboxes out on the islands. Our shirts had the 76 Union logo patch on the breast pocket, and either a "minute-man service" patch, or an "island service specialist" patch on one of the sleeves . Knapp Shoe company supplied us with black oil resistant shoes. That's the boss, Jim Hooper, smiling in the first photo. Unleaded gas pump gives some indication as to when that picture was taken. The boss told us to take pride in our appearance at all times, and change into a fresh uniform shirt if you got it soiled after servicing a car. Boy......times have changed! Edited December 8, 2018 by spike morelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 On 4/2/2018 at 12:53 AM, Vietnam Vet67 said: Love the truck.GMC or Ford COE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Pat , you're safe , it's a Ford "Big Job " cab . looks to be a 1956 model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vietnam Vet67 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Here are a couple more from "The Old Motor" website........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I have the pictures if somebody want to post them here, pm your number and I will send them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 On 12/22/2018 at 7:45 PM, Vietnam Vet67 said: Here are a couple more from "The Old Motor" website........... The picture of the Ford dealer reminds me of the Ford dealership were my father took delivery of a new '49 Ford in the fall of '48. We rode home in the start of a light snow storm. This was in Arlington Heights Ill. just east of Chicago. It was not much more than a big gas station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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showrods Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) On 2017-10-12 at 9:41 AM, iamsuperdan said: As an aside, because I always find this stuff interesting, here's what those stations look like now. 421 South 2nd: still a gas station, but not quite as attractive. 400 South 2nd: not a gas station. 200 Canyon Drive: I guess it's technically still a Texaco station. Great detective work - love it! Edited March 25, 2019 by showrods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 10/12/2017 at 6:41 AM, iamsuperdan said: 200 Canyon Drive: I guess it's technically still a Texaco station. Look closely, That's the same building used in the old picture. Those are the same windows that sold the "legendary Buddy L gas stations"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Ya say ya wanted some Texaco stations ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy47 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) What AWESOME memories this thread brings back to me. I spent many years working for my Dad pumping gas at his stations. He had 2 Texaco's and a Gulf. Those were the best times of my life. Wish I had pics of his stations to share but living in that time I never thought of taking any pictures. I never thought many years later that these old Stations would be so highly admired by so many. I have collected old gas pumps, oil cans and signs for 30 years or more. Here is one (Martin & Schwartz Model 80) that I restored many years ago and gave it to Dad for this Birthday several years back. Dad passed away 2 years ago so my Mother decided that I should have it back. Edited April 2, 2019 by Snoopy47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vietnam Vet67 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Vintage gas station in Charlottesville, VA (link includes line drawings) https://www.loc.gov/resource/hhh.va0041.sheet/?sp=4 I guess it's now a restaurant: http://www.readthehook.com/68978/frys-spring-service-station-get-tasty-tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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