Service Station Sticker

[markinnaples]

Growing up I remember so many of the gas stations were actual mechanic shops where they fixed the average Joe's car, and most had a hot rod or two sitting in the lot owned by the guys who worked there. There was a Cranberry Red with black stripes SS454 across the street from my elementary school and while everyone else was learning something about photosynthesis and leaves, I was dreaming about driving that awesome red Chevelle. Those were some great days to be growing up.

[60sStuff]

Originally Posted by markinnaples

Growing up I remember so many of the gas stations were actual mechanic shops where they fixed the average Joe's car, and most had a hot rod or two sitting in the lot owned by the guys who worked there. There was a Cranberry Red with black stripes SS454 across the street from my elementary school and while everyone else was learning something about photosynthesis and leaves, I was dreaming about driving that awesome red Chevelle. Those were some great days to be growing up.

Absolutely those (50’s - 60’s) were great years for so many things in life.

The local down the street gas stations where you purchase gas, oil, tires and wiper blades, plus maybe had those “service stickers” glued to your door jam.

I have fond memories of Mom, Dad or myself driving into a “filling station” over the black cord that would signal a “ding ding” to who was on duty.
Filler up please as they check the oil and clean the windows.

Today, all that wonderful doesn’t exist, but we have our classic cars that help take us back to those days.

[napa68]

Originally Posted by 60sStuff

Absolutely those (50’s - 60’s) were great years for so many things in life.

The local down the street gas stations where you purchase gas, oil, tires and wiper blades, plus maybe had those “service stickers” glued to your door jam.

I have fond memories of Mom, Dad or myself driving into a “filling station” over the black cord that would signal a “ding ding” to who was on duty.
Filler up please as they check the oil and clean the windows.

Today, all that wonderful doesn’t exist, but we have our classic cars that help take us back to those days.

I just love these places. I grew up in and around them, as did much of our family. So many fond memories!

Of course, the driveway bells were a contentious point. I was always told not to drive over the hoses when delivering parts. Some shops, it just could not be avoided. Great way to get your ass chewed by a shop owner

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by napa68

I just love these places. I grew up in and around them, as did much of our family. So many fond memories!

Of course, the driveway bells were a contentious point. I was always told not to drive over the hoses when delivering parts. Some shops, it just could not be avoided. Great way to get your ass chewed by a shop owner

I worked as a "wrench" in a Sinclair and then an Amoco station in the 70's and those bells were a constant annoyance. Most of the time we had 1 or 2 shop towels draped over them to mute the noise level some. Doug was the Sinclair owner and we worked the 2 service bays and had a "jockey" to man the pumps. But when he was at lunch, late or absent, we had to take the towels off. We got so accustomed to hearing it softly, that it didn't always get our attention when we were on "pump duty".