1950s Classic Cars at a Gas Station, U.S.A
- Thread starter Meanderer
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hollydolly
SF VIP
- Location
- London England
Why are they putting oil and water into a hot engine ? ..
Aunt Bea
SF VIP
- Location
- Near Mount Pilot
I came along a little bit later but I used to love those old gas pumps with the balls and spinners that moved when the gas was being pumped.
I also remember my friends and I riding our bicycles across the bell signal hose every time we went past the gas station.
I also remember my friends and I riding our bicycles across the bell signal hose every time we went past the gas station.
Gaer
"Angel whisperer"
- Location
- New Mexico U.S.A.
Hahahaha! An Edsel?
I remember the days, check your fluids, oil, water, wash the windshield, Oh Yah!
I remember the days, check your fluids, oil, water, wash the windshield, Oh Yah!
Love it!
The part where the serviceman was vacuuming the sill of the customers vehicle, I thought, did they press people pants back then, too! LOL!
It is OK to put oil into a hot engine. As for the water, some caution should be taken. Putting cold water into a hot engine can cause the block to crack. An engine may overheat at any time of the year, if the thermostat becomes stuck closed. This may cause the engine to overheat, so putting cold water into it may cause the block to crack. If it's a hot day and the water has been sitting outside, then it shouldn't be a problem.
fmdog44
Well-known Member
- Location
- Houston, Texas
"gimme a bucks worth"
fmdog44
Well-known Member
- Location
- Houston, Texas
The engine is not hot see how the radiator cap came off without steam. As for oil it does not matter.
squatting dog
Remember when... thirty seemed so old.
- Location
- Arkansas, and also Florida
squatting dog
Remember when... thirty seemed so old.
- Location
- Arkansas, and also Florida
While not at a gas station, (although if you squint careful on the left there is one) I found this photo fascinating.
Got the classic hot rod, locomotive, vintage buildings, and even a tank... all in one shot. Sweet.
Got the classic hot rod, locomotive, vintage buildings, and even a tank... all in one shot. Sweet.
