We used to have SUNOCO stations in the south. Had a
dial from 190 to 260 in increments of 10. 7 grades
from one pump (???) 260 used to be THE gas for NASCAR
events. (We're talking in the 1950's & 60's for you
youngsters) I have no idea if that system worked, BTW.
Mike Harper
'66 1600
Charleston SC
--- Pam & Paul Bauman <plhbauman@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Anyone remember Hancock stations? You selected your
> car from a chart hanging
> on the pump, then turned some knobs on the pump to
> 'fomulate' the best fuel
> for your car. Don't know if the knobs worked, but it
> was a fun gimmick!
>
> Oh yeah, they had high test, too :)
>
> Paul
>
> For you "younger" folks I should say premium :)
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pam & Paul Bauman" <plhbauman@earthlink.net>
> To: "Autox" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>;
> "datsunmike"
> <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 8:22 PM
> Subject: RE: Smoking after long downgrade?
>
>
> > You raised the CR when you shaved the head. Do you
> use high test?
> >
> > High test...hmmmm....is that like, Ethyl? I buy
> mine at the Flying 'A'
> down
> > the street.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
>
>
> Paul Bauman
> Westminster, CA
> Still Looking...
> http://www.PictureTrail.com/bauman311
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