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Wow! I figured some of you old geezers would find humor in my Star trek reference. No I'm not a Treky. Just a goofy memory that came to mind.

Anyway. After reading some of your comments I feel very blessed to have come upon this piece and, at least at this time, it's value really doesn't matter because I will surely be keeping it for some time. I do wish it was not quite so rusty. Even on the side that looks nicer, the paint is like powdery. It rubs off on your finger when you rub it. Like it is oonnnly JUST winning the battle over the rust that is trying to come through from beneath.
Now, we can all cast our opinions on when rust changes from patina to junk. But it's kind of like this too. If you lived in 1949. And owned a Mobil station. Would you want a rusty old oil can rack in front of your station representing your business or would you clean it up and throw a coat of paint on it. I surely would do the latter.
But again, in that this is only a hobby, and I don't own a Mobil station in 1949(damn it man!!), I can't help but look at the thought that this piece will never again be it's orginal self ounce it is touched.
Hmm..

Interesting!! Now I've seen two of these. Although this one has been restored. Or at least I guess that's what you call it. Let's say it's been painted. And the sign is clear coated which I'm not a fan of. Only being estimated at $200-$400. I have no intent on selling, but I was hoping mine was worth more than that. We'll have to see what she does.

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Steve glad you brought this thread back-its hilarious. Whose this DB fellow, you asked. That slayed me and Mick's rack reference-old school and yes I recognized Frank Gorshen from an episode in Star Trek where is personality is torn into two halves. Excellent.
BTW how's the Gargoyle can collecting going? And I do think your rack is better than that lady's!

Sometimes I'm sorry I asked. J/K of course!! Dick you've been a plethora of knowledge!! And you've forced me to work on my spelling by installing a quality spell check program!!




Not so good. Only 2 of the transition cans. But I haven't really made it a priority either. Would be cool to fill it with aztecs but WAAAY to much buck dollars!! But I've amassed quite a few different Sunoco cans though!!!

its always good to have a specific collection that takes time to acquire and hunt for... thats why I started collecting Sweney. it might take me 5 years to get 10 items, but when I do find something it makes the opportunity that much more exciting.