Let's see some "Gas Station Shops"

[tudor40]

Here is mine. The pumps were rented from me for the "WE ARE MARSHALL" movie. I'll show the inside when I get it cleaned up a little more.

 

[tudor40]

Sorry about the pic being so big. I used the smallest one they had from Photobucket.

 

[Junkman]

If you want to post smaller pictures, you can resize them with Pixresizer. This is a free program that is easy to use....

 

[FlameOut]

Lookin good Tudor
I love those pumps. I've been looking for something like that for my (future 28 x 32)) garage, but wow, they want some big bucks for them!

 

[tudor40]

Thanks, yep the original pumps are getting scarce. Reproduction are fairly reasonable though.

 

[The Hot Rod Grille]

Here is a "night shot" of the 1926 visible gas pump outside of my detached garage, The Hot Rod Grille. My petroliana collection consists of pumps made from 1910 thru 1973. I've been collecting pumps since 1970 (way before it was "cool"). I've also got a 1923 Correct Measure visible beside the garage doors on my home's attached garage. It make giving directions to my house easy!

Jim

 

[tudor40]

Sweet, you do any work in there? Agreed about the directions. Gas pumps and Coke button sign in front, can't miss it.....

I have restored Wayne 615 and a couple of Americans, alot of electrics. My favorite that I did was a Bennett 541 Sinclair HC.

Nice place.

 

[rsanter]

I dont have the dream garage I want yet, but I have been collecting the componets for it. so far I have:
old gas pump
2 old coke machines
'ford' neon sign from dealer window
several ford 'rotunda' dealer promo posters and pictures
some modern/repo tin signs
collection of factory speed and accessory parts (in the boxes) like you would have bought at the dealership back in the 60s

bob

 

[tudor40]

Man, sounds like you are on the way! Hey I am considering selling a FOMOCO small tuneup parts cabinet, it's full of FOMOCO parts. It is from the 50's, it even has a chart that lays out all the tuneup parts for the 50's Ford cars. Got it form an old Ford dealer about 20years ago. I also have an old 60's service writer cabinet/customer write up stand, it has the GT40 swooshing across the front.

 

[The Hot Rod Grille]

Sweet, you do any work in there? Agreed about the directions. Gas pumps and Coke button sign in front, can't miss it.....

I have restored Wayne 615 and a couple of Americans, alot of electrics. My favorite that I did was a Bennett 541 Sinclair HC.

Nice place.

Thanks tudor 40. Yes, I do work on my cars in the Hot Rod Grille. That's one of the reasons for the 4-post lift! I've installed a new gas tank, fuel lines and fuel pump on the '34. Also new water pump, radiator and a Hot Rod Air vintage ac system. That meant taking most of the front of the car apart! Recently, I disassembled most of the car to get it ready for the paint booth. I put down heavy plastic over the black & white VCT while I'm spilling oil, gasoline and antifreeze. Toss some "kitty-litter" and roll the plastic up for disposal when the project is done. Last weekend I had a bunch of my buddies stop in for hot dogs,soda fountain goodies and a few games of pinball before we went to Huntington for the World of Wheels car show. No, I don't weld or paint in there, but most other mechanical projects (and some great parties) get done in The Hot Rod Grille. Stop by if you are in the area!

Jim

 

[Moparhead]

I built this in one corner of my garage.

Fuzzy

 

[Kevin54]

That kicks in some ideas for my garage redo. Real nice. I've always had a soft spot for the Sinclair stuff. I guess when growing up, my dad and I always stopped at the local Sinclair to "shoot the poop" with the owner. I guess thinking back, it had more of a feel of what the old gas stations were compared to the others. As far as the rest posted....well yea...I'm pretty jealous. I have a Gulf pump and a small Texaco pump, but anymore I am kind of hesitant about putting them outside. Too many crooks nowadays. And besides that, the crackheads would just want to sell them for scrap anyways. Then you would have to fight to get them back from the scrap dealer. LOL!!!

 

[67restoproj]

Pics of a garage tour we went on a couple of years ago. Very nicely done. Also had a barn full of cars... sorry for the size..

 

[tudor40]

Man, I like the Sinclair office. The Texaco Mopar Garage is off the chart. I need to concentrate on getting my interior looking as nice as some of these shops posted. I do paint and body work in mine, it's time for a inside makeover after 14 years of mechanical, body, and paint work inside. I have painted horse trailers, boats, motorcycles, Model A's, and even a big Ford F700 cab and chassis over the years. It caught on fire on a snowy day several years ago from a shorted out theromstat on a torpedo heater. Had to push the cars out, did $10,000 worth of damage. Twas a hot winter day if you know what I mean!

 

[Cword]

The North of 49 brand, a fantasy brand reflecting the name of our racing team.

I'm now working on an oil dispenser to cover up the building conduits. It'll advertise North of 49 "Slippery Beaver" Motor Oil.

 

[DynoDave]

Those are some very nice places guys. I too, particularly like the indoor Sinclair station. Wish I had room to do something like that. And I love your personal "brand" Cword. Very clever.

 

[HOTFR8]

Some great photos. Thanks for posting.

 

[MSweetz13]

Here is mine. The pumps were rented from me for the "WE ARE MARSHALL" movie. I'll show the inside when I get it cleaned up a little more.

I LOVE THAT CAR!!!! What year is that? late 60's? early 70's?

 

[JC23]

65/66 Mustang. Gen one.

 

[geezer48]

this isnt a station,its just my old barn,i grew up in a texaco station in the early 60 s love old barns !

 

[Cword]

Updated, we now have oil service