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Tue Nov 10 2009 12:11 PM
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Saved from the scrap pile. I plan on putting a pole and a porcelain light on top.I have both green and red porcelain lights. I see red and green paint remnants on the base. I am leaning towards green base and pole and red light. What color do you guys think it was originally??? Was it even for a light. Thanks!
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dont know much about it but cool base!looks nice and heavy!glad ya saved it!
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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Looks more like brass to me.
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Looks more like brass to me. Definately cast iron.
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Cool base
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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Now I gotta know, does a magnet stick to it?
Ed
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The pictures really make it appear like brass or bronze. Sorry to keep kicking the dead horse. I am glad you saved it. I have no idea what the original color would be. I like your idea of the green base and red light although it would make an awesome base for a parking meter. Mike
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I have seen a similar but different base sort of like this. It was repainted green with the lettering highlited. It was being used as an inside lite pole in a collection. Do not recall ever seeing a picture of an original one being used. Would look good in my collection.
Wes
US Air Force Retired, 1981-2007
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I have seen a similar but different base sort of like this. It was repainted green with the lettering highlited. It was being used as an inside lite pole in a collection. Do not recall ever seeing a picture of an original one being used. Would look good in my collection.
Wes Wes, Not sure if this is applicable. I have a Square base for a pole embossed with the Conoco triangle logo (they are somewhat common) and it was used as a flag pole holder.
Collect small Oklahoma Oil Co.'s 1920's-1940's. Barnsdall, Cushing, Eason, Marland, etc.
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Clyde Hodge has one like Ok's w/ a small CONOCO triangle sign & holder, mounted to a concrete riser @ entrance to his shop.
Wondering if above base has a way of permanent mounting to concrete ? IF not, maybe a sign holder for daily special or open/closed sign that could be moved in/out of service bays.
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