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jim zag · 05-11-2009, 06:47 AM

I worked at the corner TEXACO station back in the 70's. When I went to SUNY MORRISVILLE in 73 I remember buying 190 grade SUNOCO for my 67 CHEVY IMPALA and paying 27.9 cents per gallon.

cparman · 05-11-2009, 06:55 AM

any body here remember when there would be gas wars? Several stations close to each other would keep dropping the price lust to attract business to the repair shop side of the gas station. We had pumps in front of the repair shop my dad ran as a kid, and I can remember him doing this a few times. Gasoline was usually about $.25 per gallon, and can remember seeing it for less than $.15. around the mid to late sixties. I also remember when I could work all day, play all night, and still get up and remember what I did yesterday, but that is another story!

OARNGESI · 05-11-2009, 06:58 AM

Cool shots

sjarrett71 · 05-11-2009, 07:05 AM

I grew up in the 80's and remember gas at under a dollar a gallon. I worked at a full service station and had to wash windshields and check tire pressure and oil. Nothing would tick me off more than it being 10 below and an old lady say "can you check the air in my right front tire" then I'd say "it's fine" then she'd say "well can you check the air in my left rear tire" and I'd say "it's fine too" and so on and so on until I'd check the air in all 4 tires. Then she'd say "Can you check my oil". I'd prefer to just have gotten all up front "check my tires and oil sonny" ya know? Oh, and the big trucks. Had to wash their windshield too. Worked at the same station for 3 1/2 years in high school making $3.35 an hour and never got a raise cuz I was "part time". At least I had a job while of my friends were goofing off enjoying their childhoods.

see ten · 05-11-2009, 07:18 AM

Those are some cool shots!

There's a gentleman here in Chattanooga that stores his car collection in a building that's built to look like an old service station.

http://www.cityscopemag.com/Chattano...ice_Space.aspx

I've shot a few photos there as well.

Sammy · 05-11-2009, 07:51 PM

See ten figured you had a few stashed somewhere. Well we have a Texaco, Gulf, we need a Standard, Site, Sunoco, Shell, Mobile and a few more. Anyone?

19673ontree · 05-11-2009, 08:26 PM

I had been waiting for the right thread to come up to post this , I GUESS IT WILL FIT RIGHT HERE !

my dad keep this for year's and it was still in his billfold when he died in 97 I keep it in a frame , the truck he bought this gas and oil for was this 69 chevy 1/2 ton stepside the gas was 3.97 x 11 so that was .36 cent's per gallon , 2 quart's of oil was 1.10 so that was .55 cent's per quart , date on the receipt is 9/15/69 september 15th 1969 !

here is a pic of the truck and that's me he is holding

68gmsee · 05-11-2009, 09:18 PM

Now I know I'm older than dirt! In 69 I had already spent 4 years in the military and was starting my new job that I kept for almost 40 years...

Sammy · 05-11-2009, 09:45 PM

19673ontree...Great keepsake n fond memories I am sure..Thanks for sharing your story with us.

05-11-2009, 06:47 AM	#26
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: Do you remember when you could ___? I worked at the corner TEXACO station back in the 70's. When I went to SUNY MORRISVILLE in 73 I remember buying 190 grade SUNOCO for my 67 CHEVY IMPALA and paying 27.9 cents per gallon. __________________ JIM ZAG

05-11-2009, 06:55 AM	#27
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Do you remember when you could ___? any body here remember when there would be gas wars? Several stations close to each other would keep dropping the price lust to attract business to the repair shop side of the gas station. We had pumps in front of the repair shop my dad ran as a kid, and I can remember him doing this a few times. Gasoline was usually about $.25 per gallon, and can remember seeing it for less than $.15. around the mid to late sixties. I also remember when I could work all day, play all night, and still get up and remember what I did yesterday, but that is another story!

05-11-2009, 06:58 AM	#28
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Do you remember when you could ___? Cool shots __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

05-11-2009, 07:05 AM	#29
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Do you remember when you could ___? I grew up in the 80's and remember gas at under a dollar a gallon. I worked at a full service station and had to wash windshields and check tire pressure and oil. Nothing would tick me off more than it being 10 below and an old lady say "can you check the air in my right front tire" then I'd say "it's fine" then she'd say "well can you check the air in my left rear tire" and I'd say "it's fine too" and so on and so on until I'd check the air in all 4 tires. Then she'd say "Can you check my oil". I'd prefer to just have gotten all up front "check my tires and oil sonny" ya know? Oh, and the big trucks. Had to wash their windshield too. Worked at the same station for 3 1/2 years in high school making $3.35 an hour and never got a raise cuz I was "part time". At least I had a job while of my friends were goofing off enjoying their childhoods. __________________ -Scott-

05-11-2009, 07:18 AM	#30
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Do you remember when you could ___? Those are some cool shots! There's a gentleman here in Chattanooga that stores his car collection in a building that's built to look like an old service station. http://www.cityscopemag.com/Chattano...ice_Space.aspx I've shot a few photos there as well.

05-11-2009, 07:51 PM	#31
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Do you remember when you could ___? See ten figured you had a few stashed somewhere. Well we have a Texaco, Gulf, we need a Standard, Site, Sunoco, Shell, Mobile and a few more. Anyone? __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-11-2009, 08:26 PM	#32
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Do you remember when you could ___? I had been waiting for the right thread to come up to post this , I GUESS IT WILL FIT RIGHT HERE ! my dad keep this for year's and it was still in his billfold when he died in 97 I keep it in a frame , the truck he bought this gas and oil for was this 69 chevy 1/2 ton stepside the gas was 3.97 x 11 so that was .36 cent's per gallon , 2 quart's of oil was 1.10 so that was .55 cent's per quart , date on the receipt is 9/15/69 september 15th 1969 ! here is a pic of the truck and that's me he is holding __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

05-11-2009, 09:18 PM	#33
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Do you remember when you could ___? Now I know I'm older than dirt! In 69 I had already spent 4 years in the military and was starting my new job that I kept for almost 40 years...

05-11-2009, 09:45 PM	#34
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Do you remember when you could ___? 19673ontree...Great keepsake n fond memories I am sure..Thanks for sharing your story with us. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"



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