Marathon Man Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 we just finished up my 1915 pre-fab gas station with pre-visable Gilbert & Barker gas pumps . Also working on a 1913 standard gas station with island pump cover will more of standard when finished . The windows came from old 100 year old building s that have been demo . 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 What can I say? But, VERY NICE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Yes.....well done. I have never seen such an early station recreated. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Marathon Man: They look great! Now you have given me another reason to come down to Nashville for a visit. When we were there 2 years ago the Marathon Cars you have I could only peak at through the windows. We had to amuse ourselves at the "Pickers" Store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 10 hours ago, Marathon Man said: just finished up my 1915 pre-fab gas station with pre-visable Gilbert & Barker gas pumps . Also working on a 1913 standard gas station with island pump cover Nice Job! Makes me want to bring my 13 & 15 Buicks for a photo... Is this in Nashville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon Man Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 you would order your per-fab by how many windows on the front are the sides . built my station off of this photo but smallest you could get in 1915. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 What a great project, I'll bet all your pre 1915 friends want to take pictures of their cars with your station. I just finished a 1925 era National Simplex, hand crank. When I started the restoration, I had no idea that my cylinder was brass, as yours are. Mine is covered by the "tins" so I didn't polish it as yours are. What are you using for your hose and where did you purchase it, if I may ask? I am using a white hose, that's ok, but I would like something that was correct in 1925. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 That is WAY cool. I have a bunch of pumps, but never got so far as building a gas station. It looks like the station is in the city. I would fear vandals or a young man with a BB gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon Man Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 6 hours ago, 46 woodie said: What a great project, I'll bet all your pre 1915 friends want to take pictures of their cars with your station. I just finished a 1925 era National Simplex, hand crank. When I started the restoration, I had no idea that my cylinder was brass, as yours are. Mine is covered by the "tins" so I didn't polish it as yours are. What are you using for your hose and where did you purchase it, if I may ask? I am using a white hose, that's ok, but I would like something that was correct in 1925. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon Man Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 we purchased our hoses new from scotty's gas pump company and we stain the white hose and clear coat it to make it look old . good luck ! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboose7 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 For comparison, a 1930 Shell gas station in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frantz Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Very cool! Is this at your personal property or did you do it for a museum or something? I can't quite read the golf cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Nice! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I've never seen the Shell like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I can think of a few, great 1915 vehicles that would look great parked at this station!!! Congratulations on its completion. It's superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon Man Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, Frantz said: Very cool! Is this at your personal property or did you do it for a museum or something? I can't quite read the golf cart. yes , I own a old car factory and did them in the parking lots .also restored over 100 antique machines hooked for 250 ft lineshaft belted to the machines 28 gas pumps most are all pre-1914 in last two years . (marathon village .com) Edited November 30, 2018 by Marathon Man (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eboose7 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Eight Shell-shaped gas stations were originally built in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in the late 1930's by Shell distributor Quality Oil Company. The one remaining station survived through the 1980's before it fell into disrepair. It was restored in the late 1990's by a state historic society, Preservation North Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frantz Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 11 hours ago, Marathon Man said: yes , I own a old car factory and did them in the parking lots .also restored over 100 antique machines hooked for 250 ft lineshaft belted to the machines 28 gas pumps most are all pre-1914 in last two years . (marathon village .com) I love it! We'll try to get down there at some point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Great work! Do you have any car shows planned at your complex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Neat! There is a good chance we'll be driving through Nashville next spring, I've book marked your website as a place to visit on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 See https://www.marathonvillage.net/#thescoop It's the building where the American Pickers have their 2nd shop. Quite a complex, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucketofBolts Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Very cool construction. Hope it inspires others to do the same. As a child in the mid-1960s I spent many hours at my great Uncles' Sinclair Gas Station in Greenville SC. It was one of those 1930s gas stations with the 2-bay garage and a small office. The station had four gas pumps and a green dinosaur. Sadly, that gem was torn down in the 1970s to make room for some bland office building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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