Have I ever ...

Oh, those were EE-zie ... seems like just yesterday!

How about ...

Used a Party-Line Phone with a *CRANK* to alert the Operator??
* (Star Lake, New York, as a lil kid)

Pumped Gas with a HAND Pump Dispenser ?? - Pre-fill a large glass, overhead bottle
by working a hand lever; then let gravity fill the car's tank.
* (Canada on Fishin trip vacations with the family)

Wore an Aluminum Fire Helmet and wore a Rubber Fire Coat
* (First few years as a Volunteer FF!)

Drove a "CORVAIR" ??

/s/ Wunna the OLD Pharts