Visible in the 1920s, many gas pumps pushed the gas to the top where it was visible. Bowser had just sold his invention a kerosene pump with marble valves and a wooden plunger to a fort wayne, in grocery store. Louis two years earlier, most agree that when good gulf gasoline went on sale, gulf refining company opened americas first true drivein service station. With design variations of the many different concrete pumps, it is not possible in this book to specify. If you yearn to learn about the pumps, oil containers, smoking goods, sales literature, ads, and station attendants of yesteryear, i urge you to pull up to the pump to see for yourself. Gilbarco veederroot introduces the industrys first integrated contactless smart card reader for gas pumps, approved for mastercard paypass, expresspay from american express, and visa.
For it to be the fuel that can go into a car or converted into plastics, it must go through a. Apparently the timing was right and the next thing i knew, over 30,000 copies of the book had been sold between 19861996. Refining what comes out of the ground is not often a form of petroleum that can be used right away. The green book played a significant role in providing sanctuary for.
One of the earliest of these flutedcolumn options was the 1923 wayne 490. Mitchell, editor iii facilities and construction engineering kenneth e. Through the 1920s, the colors and ornate designs of gasoline pumps. A field guide to gas stations in texas texas historical commission. The globe top is red and white with the mobil gas and horse logo. Pictures of over 1900 pumps made by these companies are in my new gas pump identification book revision. History of the town of wilton, hillsborough county, new hampshire. This enables the pump to start dry and reprime itself without manually adding water. A pump operator should verify proper cleanout equipment is available and also verify proper number of safety slings, cables or chains is available for any system which.
Aug 17, 20 customer service training for mobil filling station attendants1 1. Eco air meter parts models 93 97 98 242 244 246 vics 66. Gas vans were used, particularly at chelmno extermination camp, until gas chambers were developed as a more efficient method for killing large numbers of people. These stats compare the new book with the first book. Field guide to gas stations in texas texas department of. Globes, decals, signs, vintage gas pumps, gas pump restoration parts, books, oil cans, road maps, movie props, restoration, consultation and appraisals p. Gas pump restoration parts suppliers old gas station. Gas pump company histories petroliana collectibles. From the owner of the largest gas pump literature collection in the united states comes the most comprehensive identification and price guide available on collectible gas pumps. Box 65596, west des moines, ia 50265, 515 2235105 inquiries, 800 3838888 orders only. By the 1915s, some visible gas pumps stood upwards of 10feet tall.
This course focuses on the main goal of oil and gas production engineering. The place to learn about the responsible innovations needed to supply the world with energy. In 1997, mobil introduced the speedpass key tag, the first mobile payment device. Ten years ago, world pumps put together a brief history of the pump industry telling the story of pump development since the egyptians invented the shadoo our website uses cookies cookies enable us to provide the best experience possible and help us understand how visitors use our website. Consider private empire a sequel of sorts to the prize, daniel yergins pulitzerwinning history of the oil industry colls portrait of exxonmobil is. Updated pricing, better photos found on hundreds of gas globes, missing globes now discovered with photos. Although standard oil will claim a seattle, washington, station of 1907, and others argue about one in st. Petrolium collectibles monthly primarily petroliana the gas station collectibles supersite gas pump company histories shop talk gas pump discussion forum oil history dispensing gasoline gas station. Slama, inc manufacturer reproduction gas pump globes and water transfer decals. The horrific nazi gas vans the mobile gas chambers.
Mobil, previously known as the soconyvacuum oil company, is a major american oil. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. A pump is a device used to move fluids, such as liquids, gases or. Fuel dispensers are also known as bowsers in australia, petrol pumps in commonwealth countries, or gas pumps in north america. The slide valve forms a unit with the piston and slides to and fro between the rotatable valve guide in the casing hinge bar. The previous year, charles lindbergh used mobiloil in the spirit of st. Filter by your vehicle type, oil formulation, mobil family of brands, or type of oil viscosity to find the right motor oil for your vehicle. The gas pump showcase by scott anderson the historical. A brief history of selfserve gas stations petroleum. Exxonmobil and qatar petroleum, with other jointventure partners, expand development of the giant north field offshore qatar, the largest nonassociated gas field in the world. Accurate records of volumes and history are kept to document what is. Mobil forecourt canopies, non civil parish 1406858. Mobil gas stafions, employing the internafional influence.
When the standard oil trust was broken up by the supreme court 1911, two of its divisions the standard oil company of new york and the vacuum oil. Pony these gas pumps were first sold for use by automobile owners at home. Texaco gas pump is a photograph by williamscairns photography llc which was uploaded on november 1st, 2011. Great classic gas station collectibles, and a full line of accessories. In addition, these pumps can be used when lots of air has to be moved such as with well point dewatering systems. Weve added many new globes since the last cd just three years ago. The attendant manually turned the pump back to zero for each customer and would take the money and make change. The gilbarco flexpay outdoor payment terminal was awarded europay mastercard visa emv and visa international certification for use in europe. Mobil s brief, therefore, was for an instantly recognisable and aesthetically pleasing design. The first gas pumps were built in the 1880s by the bowser company in fort wayne, indiana, followed in 1898 by pumps that could pull fuel from an underground tank.
National stores, 12 pages for almost every pump from ns that is in my gp book. The mobil guide was an annual book of hotel and restaurant recommendations based on a system. Read about how mobil serv engineers helped a steel mill extend gearbox life from 1. They have been completely sandblasted clean, then painted inside and out with a strong, durable automotive paint finish. An illustrated guide to gas pumps by jack sim overdrive. With 2,000 gas pumps, including many neverbeforeseen illustrations and secondary market pricing, featured in a clear and concise format, theres no doubt why an illustrated guide to gas pumps, 2nd edition is the top choice for anyone with an appreciation for petroliana.
Gas pump literature collection petroliana collectibles. While there are oil or gas only installations, more often the wellstream will consist of a full range of hydrocarbons from gas methane, butane, propane etc. It was originally designed by verifone in two configurations. As the automobiles popularity soared in the 1920s, service stations sprang up everywhere and the gas pump became a key promotional medium. The exxonmobil speedpass is based on the texas instruments tiris rfid platform. History of the town of wilton, hillsborough county. To find out more about what cookies are, how we use them and how to delete them, see our cookie statement. Mobil gas pump, wilton, connecticut library of congress. Historical studies branch, environmental affairs division, texas department of transportation. A small, electrically powered pump a large, electrically driven pump electropump for waterworks near the hengsteysee, germany.
Analysis of the current problems of russias oil and gas industry in the context of the main trends of global oil and. Im using the document as background information for the project so i can better understand the work and terminology of the pumper. To receive your legal notices electronically, your computer must be capable of printing or storing email, web pages and documents in pdf format and your browser must meet minimum system requirements. Petroliana collectors will find models from every known gas pump manufacturer from 1885 to 1965 in this fullcolor. Lubrication knowhow from experienced mobil serv technical experts. The following provides brief histories of all the companies i have been able to identify, plus all the gas pump companies that are known to have possibly manufactured a gasoline pump. Jul 07, 2017 the retailers who resisted the investment of a new pump outfitted their crude, older pumps with accessorized clockfaces. Old mobilgas gas pump vintage gas pumps, old gas pumps, gas. Board of directors meeting singapore staff manual 1995. Mobil gas pump, wilton, connecticut contributor names margolies, john, photographer. Exxonmobil and american power is a masterful study of big oils biggest player colls indepth reporting, buttressed by his anecdotal prose, make private empire a mustread. Jan 01, 2012 in private empire steve coll investigates the largest and most powerful private corporation in the united states, revealing the true extent of its power. Mobil celebrates 100 years since the founding of the vacuum oil company in.
The history and collectability of gas pumps automobile. Mobil, previously known as the soconyvacuum oil company, is a major american oil company that merged with exxon in 1999 to form a parent company called exxonmobil. These beautifully, restored original gas pumps are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. E int q since w0 we know from experiment in the figure at the right that q n c v.
Youll find information on all the manufacturers including well know companies such as. This software is stand alone application useful for petrol pumps to this petrol pump management system will be useful for this will be useful for viewing the information of all the pump available in the petrol pump. With the addition of the clockface and visible cylinder, the art deco movement took gas pumps by storm. Information about events, collectibles, publications and petroleum history. The suffocations usually occurred as the gas van was carrying the victims to a freshly dug pit or ravine for mass burial. More original gas pumps here are some more authentic original gas pumps that have been fully restored to decorate your gameroom. The lease pumpers handbook resource is over 500 pages long and is stuffed with lots of practical information for well tenders and pumpers. Mobil gas pump my dad ran a station like this at sunset. The first shipment of liquefied natural gas from exxonmobils png lng.
The logo first appeared in 1911 on their gas pumps and petroleum products. May 20, 2018 since we recently took in a few old pumps, we thought wed use them as inspiration for a post on the history of gas pumps and service stations across america. Commissioned in 1964, industrial designer eliot noyes 19101977 carried out a rebranding for mobil oil corporation in the usa where poor petrol station design had led to a suggestion of tighter regulation. Vintage gas pump identification, antique gas pump globes, petroliana, vintage oil cans, vintage lubesters, old gas pumps, bowser, tokheim, wayne, gilbert and barker, erie. Rubber is installed on the back side of the door with curved groove attaching to the door and window or ad glass going into the square groove, also notice how the rubber is relief cut on the back side in the corners for the glass to protrude out of the rubber on the corners only. Customer service training for mobil filling station attendants1. The oil and gas industry natural resource governance. The history of mobil oil encompasses brands as well known as exxon, standard, and socony and as obscure as vacuum oil, which was founded in 1866. This is the second of five parts of our feature, the history of pumps. We use cookies to help personalise your web experience and improve our websites. Vacuums first big product was gargoyle 600w steam cylinder oil, an engine lubricant patented in 1869 and still in use today.
Oil and gas production handbook an introduction to oil. Both books 352 pages first book 1500 illustrations. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to the use of cookies. Primarily petroliana home, old gas station memorabilia. Not only did they pump gas for you, they used to check your oil and tires as well as wash your windshield. Mobil gas station route 1, saugus, massachusetts night view. Pdf fundamentals of oil and gas production engineering. This is a petroliana gas station collectibles website containing gasoline station memorabilia and oil company collectibles for sale, including gas pump globes, gas globes, quart oil cans, handy oilers, gas station signs, oil company branded clocks, toys, coin banks, wax cans and other related gas station premium items.
In 1986, mobil became the first gas retailer in the u. Antique gas pump restoration parts vics 66 gas pump. Red mobil gas pump and i remember ones that look very similar. Gas pump faces, bezels, hands, other parts, air meter parts, oil bottle spouts. These fuel pumps were run by a mechanical computer. The oil and gas industry overview and trends nrgi reader april 2015 this reader is intended for use in conjunction with the natural resource charter. The demand for an even more precise way to measure what was being purchased led to the design of a visible gas pump. My first memory of the cost of gas was 29 cents per gallon. The mobil guide was an annual book of hotel and restaurant recommendations based on a system developed by mobil in 1958. Clippers exact history is unknown but it is believed to have been. Through the 1920s, the colors and ornate designs of gasoline pumps stretched around the globe.
Positive displacement pumps allow liquid to flow into an open cavity trap the liquid in the pump transport liquid from the suction to discharge port mechanically force liquid out of the pump. Centrifugal pumps develop pressure by increasing the velocity of the liquid liquid is literally flung out of the cutwater. Wetin we wan learn 1 of 2 to define customer service. My interest in gas pumps and gas station history soon became a passion and in 1986, i wrote the book check the oil, a pictorial history of the american filling station. Home vics 66 gas pump parts, globes and memorabilia. It was previously one of the seven sisters that dominated the global petroleum industry from the mid1940s until the 1970s.
Ultimate gas pump id and pocket guide identification. With more than 150 years of expertise in industrial lubrication, mobil has the lubrication expertise and knowhow to keep your operation running smoothly. This timeline was developed through research, credible sources and the knowledge of friends in the industry, the history of pumps is long and illustrious. Primarily petroliana is a community bringing gas station antique collectors, dealers, publishers and service providers together for the benefit of all. The gas which is to be pumped flows into the pump through the intake port 11, passes through the intake channel of the slide valve 12 into the pumping chamber 14. Though the evolution of gas station forms seen throughout this history is quite. A fuel dispenser is a machine at a filling station that is used to pump gasoline, petrol, diesel, cng, cgh2, hcng, lpg, lh2, ethanol fuel, biofuels like biodiesel, kerosene, or other types of fuel into vehicles.
Petroliana collectors will find models from every known gas pump manufacturer from 1885 to 1965 in. Logos available flying a gasoline, mobilgas, phillips. Kerosene the first gas pumps, called bowsers, had marble valves and a wooden plunger. We will try and provide you with the restoration parts needed for. Gas pump collectors guide benjamin, scott, henderson, wayne on. Mobil gas pump, wilton, connecticut contributor names margolies, john, photographer created published. Arnold, editor iv production operations engineering joe dunn clegg, editor v reservoir engineering and petrophysics edward d. Holstein, editor vi emerging and peripheral technologies. Our history memories and milestones exxon and mobil. Customer service training for mobil filling station petrol attendants presented by abdulkabir olatunji 2. Both books 352 pages first book 1500 illustrations revised book 1900 illustrations many oil dispensers and non pump related items removed from first book roughly 600 new illustrations added to revised book first book had 832 color illustrations. Decorate your man cave, garage, game room, or rec room in style with these vintage classic gas station retro collectibles. Links antique gas pump history here you will find a treasure trove of information about antique gas pumps including manufacturers, clubs, assosciations and publications. The designers of gas pumps soon added an aesthetic appeal to attract consumers to gas stations.
Gas pump identification book petroliana collectibles. Texacos star, shells pecten, and mobils pegasus are wellknown examples. View and compare mobil motor oil types including mobil 1 and mobil super motor oils. Nowadays, the plant has almost all types of the main machinebuilding facilities allowing manufacturing stateoftheart process equipment. In 1975 british writer anthony sampson penned the seven sisters, bestowing a collective name on a shadowy oil cartel, which throughout its history has. Interact with other enthusiasts in our shop talk forum classifieds and collector roster.