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06-04-13, 04:02
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My understanding is that pre war, in these 2 gal tins, was the only way petrol could be purchased at least here in N.Z. anyway.
Is this another misnomer that I have lived with for many years, or is it true? Didn't all dis-ad-vintaged cars carry them?
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06-04-13, 21:35
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Pre war petrol
Petrol was also sold in NZ in wooden crates containing two 4 gal cans (aka flimsies to some). Many had soldered openings requiring the user to puncture the can to open it. I have seen a pourer which included a spike. (will get a photo).
These were sold at general stores in the country areas. Later on the petrol companies argued that these stores shouldn't sell petrol from bowsers as they also sold food. Decades later we buy food at petrol stations - go figure! Rob
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