Well, one thing… one shred of the old days survived… well sort of. The HESS toy trucks have been available before the Holidays.
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HESS is still around, right?

I am also 43.
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I remember full service, and getting all kinds of free stuff as a kid that the gas stations would just give away.
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The attendants would check all the fluids, and tire pressure, wash the windshield, and any other window that needed it…
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GTwildfire, I like your idea of a mobile drive-in. We still have one here locally that is operational. Your idea would be better. Think of having the option to show a movie before the July 4th fireworks display, or a movie after a cruise-in or car show! That would be cool!

Well, I’m 43, but I remember Esso, Phillips 66 and a host of other small 2 pump gas stations, and no unleaded gas.
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I also remember “hot shops” with long awning-covered stretches and window trays. Other things I miss are drive-in theatres.
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I had an idea for mobile drive-in theatres. The screen would hydraulically fold up and be transported on a custom-made trailer. The concessions could be from another truck. The theater could go from place to place. It would be a novelty and probably would do good business…
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If anyone has any thoughts about this reply in here or post in my ride pages under GTwildfire. I’m curious about what others think of this idea, even if they think it sucks.

It’s pretty much the same story in my part of the world (Australia). I can remember back in the 70s and even into the early 80s there seemed to be a service (gas)station on every corner. These days there are less stations and most are owned by the large supermarket chains. If you need a good mechanic you have to hunt around.

It’s pretty much the same story in my part of the world (Australia). I can remeber back in the 70s and even into the early 80s there seemed to be a service (gas)station on every corner. These days there are less stations ane most are owned by the large supermarket chains. If you need a good mechanic you have to hunt around.

ilike the 2nd pic