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May 29, 2008 | 06:02 AM

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Valk

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From: Aurora , ILL

Re: 49 years ago...

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Originally Posted by jeremy

that guy dressed up as a clown looks like he will kill you without thinking lol

Maybe not the clown you would send to the kids birthday party.
Actually my dad said that these two guys were auto mechanics and worked at the station. (not dressed as clowns though)

May 29, 2008 | 06:35 AM

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xfire2005

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Re: 49 years ago...

Very nice Gary! I lost my Dad in 1988 to lung cancer.

Brings back memories. Thanks........................

May 29, 2008 | 07:21 AM

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simajanpa

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Re: 49 years ago...

Thanks for posting these great pictures.
When I started driving in 1968, regular gas was priced at 24.9 a gallon.
Filled up my VW hippie van for less than 3 bucks!
I can't imagine that it was even .33 a gal in 1959.

Peace
Paul

May 29, 2008 | 07:36 AM

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cgocifer

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Re: 49 years ago...

Awesome, things were so different. I wish service was how it used to be.

May 29, 2008 | 08:37 AM

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crossfirefrank

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great pictures Gary, thanks for sharing them.

May 29, 2008 | 10:19 AM

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xfiredj

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Re: 49 years ago...

Great shots Gary!!!

Pumped gas from 69-72 at the local Mobil and we couldn't believe it when we passed the $10 threshold and went to 4 numbers...that was a huge RV that took that much...hell that's 2 and a half gallons now....OUCH!!!!!