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« on: July 03, 2009, 12:15:33 pm » |
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I was driving in a small town in new hampshire and saw this old gas station, The pumps do not run any more, but the station is open and working for repairs, you just dont see stuff like this anymore, he keeps the station very nice and clean
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« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2009, 02:16:35 pm » |
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Very cool Jeff...I love stuff like this, but usually can't talk the wife into stopping for a photo op. I can understand as usually our drives are 6-8 hours (with kids) and stopping every so often lengthens the trip considerably. I am not too knowledgable of pumps, but am on the price of gas. Gas under $1.00 is nonexistant, but can't the output volume of these old pumps be modified to pump 1/4 or 1/3 of a gallon for a cent price that equates to the current gas price. Would the State regulators allow such a thing? Would the wait time for the pump to fill up the tank turn people away? Allows people more time to impulse shop!  |
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« Last Edit: July 03, 2009, 02:18:50 pm by collecture »
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« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2009, 02:20:58 pm » |
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That is a great way to get his business noticed, sets him apart from other
auto repair shops.
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« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2009, 02:27:33 pm » |
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Very neat station. I bet he gets a lot of lookers. I think that if someone would set up an old station like that, and have a person that pumps your gas and washes your windows would go over big time. I know I would stop there.
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mrsoda
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« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2009, 02:34:37 pm » |
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things just looked better back then
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mrsoda
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« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2009, 02:36:28 pm » |
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next time i need an oil change i am going to stop there, even his tools were old, go past that way every few months
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« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2009, 03:36:39 pm » |
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Great photo! thanks for sharing this with us.
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2009, 04:07:02 pm » |
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Love that clock above the bay doors.
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2009, 04:39:59 pm » |
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brings back memories, thanks for posting
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« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2009, 09:33:23 am » |
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Sweet!!!! Love the picture! Jeff I PM'd you. I am up your way this week!
Brian
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« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2009, 10:48:54 am » |
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What a great place! Where's the old soda machine outside vending sodas?  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2009, 10:50:47 am » |
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Great indeed.Here's an old station that dates back to 1925.It was saved from the wrecking ball and moved to a new location at a park.They even rent the building and site out for your small events.
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« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2009, 01:19:23 pm » |
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Thanks for sharing!!! Where abouts is the gas station located? I live in Maine and would love to see this place. Thanks again...
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« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2009, 03:59:48 pm » |
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Some of those old pumps have a replacement modern "computer" unit available to retrofit for modern pricing.
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mrsoda
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« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2009, 10:46:48 am » |
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Great indeed.Here's an old station that dates back to 1925.It was saved from the wrecking ball and moved to a new location at a park.They even rent the building and site out for your small events.
it is in amherst nh center of town |
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