Company Does Gas Pump Restoration

2006 - Volume #30, Issue #5, Page #22

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A Cocoa, Fla. company called "Past Gas" specializes in restoring and selling antique gas pumps, among other nostalgic, hard-to-find items.
  It was established in 1986 by Walt and Terry Kostrzewa, who explain that their business grew from a hobby.
  "Since that time, we've expanded our services to include air stations, neon clocks, traffic lights, barber poles, bumper cars, soda machines and many other bits of American nostalgia," Walt says. "Our customers include private collectors and restoration buffs, as well as restaurants, nightclubs, movie/TV production companies and decorators."
  Since their inventory is subject to availability, Past Gas is always in the market for unrestored items.
  When available, the Kostrzewas handle "visible pumps," which are typical 20's era gas pumps. Prices on these rare gems range from $3,500 to $5,800 each. Pumps from the 1930's to 50's era are usually priced from $1,995 to $4,500.
  "If you'd prefer to do your own restoration, please request our Gas Pump Restoration Catalog for replacement parts," Walt says.
  Restored bumper cars can be special ordered, and prices range from $3,500 to $4,200. Motorized versions are available for $5,800 to $6,200. The Kostrzewas also have unrestored cars for sale for do-it-yourselfers.
  Past Gas also handles "display items," such as nostalgic replicas of oil cans and racks, travel map racks, drive-in speakers, neon clocks (both old original and replicas), and gas company weather vane replicas.
  "We're constantly buying restorable items, so please contact us if you have something to sell or trade. However, we don't do appraisals, so we won't answer æwhat's this worth' questions," Terry points out. "Call us for a free catalog or, if you're in the area, stop by and visit our showroom. We're one hour east of Orlando, and one hour south of Daytona."
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Past Gas, Walt and Terry Kostrzewa, 308 Willard St., Cocoa, Fla. 32922 (ph 321 636-0449 (inquiries and tech questions), 877 727-8427 (orders only); 24-hr. fax 321 636-1006; mail@pastgas.com; www.pastgas.com).

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Company Does Gas Pump Restoration AG WORLD 30-5-22 A Cocoa, Fla. company called "Past Gas" specializes in restoring and selling antique gas pumps, among other nostalgic, hard-to-find items. It was established in 1986 by Walt and Terry Kostrzewa, who explain that their business grew from a hobby. "Since that time, we've expanded our services to include air stations, neon clocks, traffic lights, barber poles, bumper cars, soda machines and many other bits of American nostalgia," Walt says. "Our customers include private collectors and restoration buffs, as well as restaurants, nightclubs, movie/TV production companies and decorators." Since their inventory is subject to availability, Past Gas is always in the market for unrestored items. When available, the Kostrzewas handle "visible pumps," which are typical 20's era gas pumps. Prices on these rare gems range from $3,500 to $5,800 each. Pumps from the 1930's to 50's era are usually priced from $1,995 to $4,500. "If you'd prefer to do your own restoration, please request our Gas Pump Restoration Catalog for replacement parts," Walt says. Restored bumper cars can be special ordered, and prices range from $3,500 to $4,200. Motorized versions are available for $5,800 to $6,200. The Kostrzewas also have unrestored cars for sale for do-it-yourselfers. Past Gas also handles "display items," such as nostalgic replicas of oil cans and racks, travel map racks, drive-in speakers, neon clocks (both old original and replicas), and gas company weather vane replicas. "We're constantly buying restorable items, so please contact us if you have something to sell or trade. However, we don't do appraisals, so we won't answer æwhat's this worth' questions," Terry points out. "Call us for a free catalog or, if you're in the area, stop by and visit our showroom. We're one hour east of Orlando, and one hour south of Daytona." Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Past Gas, Walt and Terry Kostrzewa, 308 Willard St., Cocoa, Fla. 32922 (ph 321 636-0449 (inquiries and tech questions), 877 727-8427 (orders only); 24-hr. fax 321 636-1006; mail@pastgas.com; www.pastgas.com).

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