On Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:21:20 -0400, Gene
wrote:

On Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:29:34 -0400, D wrote:

#1 What the hell is "high test"?

For the kids in the group..... years ago, it is what they called
"Premium" fuel.

Anybody remember the Sunoco pumps where you could dial up your choice
of octanes? (And before anybody gets too technical on me.... yes, they
went beyond the octane classifications into the research numbers....
all the way to 102, if I remember correctly.....

I remember them. Also remember the Purple Martin stations around here
that sold about 6 grades on their pumps.
The high price one was Super Purple Martin Special Ethyl.
Never bought it, but got a grin out of the name.
Remember when gas stations gave away stuff for a fill-up?
Our kitchen was loaded with glass tumblers and plates from gas
stations.
Dunkin Donuts had a deal back in the early 80's where they sold
a cup of coffee in a car cup for a buck.
I ended up with at least a dozen of them and still have 3 left.
Good cups. When somebody would see on they would want one so I gave
them away. But not my last 3. Only have 2 lids though.

--Vic