HD FLHX
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Well after 5 years I've outgrown my Morton building and its time to add another building to expand my shop space. A local property came up for sale this spring and after driving past it and day dreaming about the space it would offer and the chance to recreate a vintage service station, I finally gave in and stopped to talk with the owner about the property. The original front portion of the building was a gas station built in 1935. It was added onto during the 40's giving it 90+ feet of shop space. At some point it was used by the Montgomery Ward store, which was right beside it, as their auto service center. During the late 70's the building under went a renovation turning it into retail space. My plan is to return the building back to its roots and recreate a vintage service station in the front and use the rear 60 foot section as shop space.
On the gas station recreation I went back and forth between making it a Sinclair or a Pure Oil station. I settled on Sinclair because I felt the green would look the best with the brick and the availability of original signage . I'm looking to stick with the late 40's early 50's era. I have purchased an original 42" double sided porcelain sign for the building. It should arrive sometime in the next week or so.
I picked up a wayne 505 pump for out front. They came out in the early fifties and have provisions for a globe on top. This one is very solid with a killer patina. I almost hate to paint it, but it'll look nice in Sinclair green and white with an HC globe.
Restored 505 in Sinclair colors
At this point this is all I have to share. I should be taking possession in the next 4 to 6 weeks and then the fun will begin. I set up a facebook page I will be updating as well so all you facebookers feel free to check it out.
https://www.facebook.com/PerrySinclairStation/
On the gas station recreation I went back and forth between making it a Sinclair or a Pure Oil station. I settled on Sinclair because I felt the green would look the best with the brick and the availability of original signage . I'm looking to stick with the late 40's early 50's era. I have purchased an original 42" double sided porcelain sign for the building. It should arrive sometime in the next week or so.
I picked up a wayne 505 pump for out front. They came out in the early fifties and have provisions for a globe on top. This one is very solid with a killer patina. I almost hate to paint it, but it'll look nice in Sinclair green and white with an HC globe.
Restored 505 in Sinclair colors
At this point this is all I have to share. I should be taking possession in the next 4 to 6 weeks and then the fun will begin. I set up a facebook page I will be updating as well so all you facebookers feel free to check it out.
https://www.facebook.com/PerrySinclairStation/
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After the building was renovated in the 80's it was used as a flower shop for many years. That is when the basket was cast in the location it sits. The current owner said some lady left him a voice message that she would be interested in having it if the buyer of the building didn't want it. I have no idea if its solid concrete or hollow on the inside...moving it will probably be an adventure in its self. More than likely it'll end up busted up and hauled off to the landfill...Unless somebody on here wants a pretty awesome flower pot for FREE. You pick up..you load, but its Free for the taking 
