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Posted By: Stu K. Ethyl signs - Sat Jan 29 2011 05:42 AM
New to the website. Been collecting for a few months. I have an opportunity to purchase one of these. A friend came across these. From an older gentleman that used to work for Red Giant Oil in Council Bluffs, IA. 8 inches dia., good shelving, some "fish eyes" on the back. No scratches, one has a small chip on edge. These look authentic to me. Mint(?) condition. Would anyone have an idea what the worth of each is. Maybe a little history if that is allowed here. Thank you.

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Posted By: Scott Baselt Re: Ethyl signs - Sat Jan 29 2011 06:37 AM
Do they have mounting holes ?
Posted By: racecop Re: Ethyl signs - Sat Jan 29 2011 08:58 AM
These are the small ethyl sign which were put on the gas pumps with caulk or double sided tape. I have one of these which I removed from a gas pump. I would value them around $40 each.
Posted By: Stu K. Re: Ethyl signs - Sat Jan 29 2011 09:37 AM
No mounting holes.
Posted By: gasoildude Re: Ethyl signs - Sat Jan 29 2011 01:48 PM
They are worth $40 -$60 each smile
Posted By: Old Iron Re: Ethyl signs - Sat Jan 29 2011 02:55 PM
With that wording,PCM's greenbook dates them from 1942-1964.Interesting.I didn't know they made a"stick-on"in 8".The one I have is the 3"version.Wasn't the 3" version made for Gulf pumps?

As to value I would go a little higher,$75,simply because the "stick-on"hasn't been popped to my knowledge.

Is that enough history?Actually,I don't know if we can discuss it under this forum or not.Sorry about that if I wasn't supposed to answer a question.
Posted By: Stu K. Re: Ethyl signs - Sat Jan 29 2011 05:00 PM
Very good information. Thanks to all for their input.
Posted By: keithia Re: Ethyl signs - Sat Jan 29 2011 05:51 PM
I think the ones pictured are 3 inch ones. 8 inchers have mounting holes.

Keith
Posted By: Stu K. Re: Ethyl signs - Sat Jan 29 2011 08:25 PM
Hate to disagree, but these measured @ 8.
Posted By: Alex Re: Ethyl signs - Sat Jan 29 2011 08:43 PM
Hi OldIron. I think a "little history" with the value is OK. It may be helpful in determining values.
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