Gas stations of the 20's

[chicot60]

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Simplicity itself. No name gas and motor oil for 20 cents a quart, Wow.

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The place is a Texaco Gasoline Filling Station
(primarily they filled gas tanks).


But what is that contraption with the ramps?
The mechanism appears to be driven by the cars wheels.


Hydraulic lines go to that can with a raised top.
What could it be? A pump for lubeing a car's under parts?


The little sign does say "Havoline" which was Texaco's brand name
for its oil products.


An early engine dynamometer?
Maybe it's a primitive car wash. I dunno, any guesses?

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I guess there was no signage limitations back then.
I count eleven Texaco signs on that station.

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[hutch]

Dang chicot60,
4 wheel drive & 20 cent gas in the 1920's???(last pic) I really like the crank handles to start them hanging out the front. Other than that they look just like my '64 2 & 1/2 ton GMC without the cab or fifth & sixth wheels of course. LOL

[Terryl]

I remember paying 29 cents a gallon back in the 60's, that was Texaco, and they checked your tires and filled them if needed, washed the windshield, checked under the hood, emptied the ash tray, dumped your trash basket and all without an extra cost to you.

[jazzman]

I remember paying .28 cents a gallon for 96 octane for our old 11:1 compression hot rods...now those were the days!