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Hi! Wonder if any collectors can help me> I purchased a red /white FOMOCO dealer sign 20 years ago and may be selling it. I want to confirm that it is an original and not a reproduction?
Can anyone give me some guidance ?
Lettering is raised on sign; rivets look new; rust on edges on both left and right sides; no Ford copyright or other markings
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Can you post a pic of it? Tough to definatively answer your question without one

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Thanks Colin,
I will try now

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Hope these photos show up okay....

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I believe that sign is an original, I have one just like it and I know mine is real. I bought mine at the United Oil Distributor auction in Cape Girardeau, MO a few years ago, but I can't remember what I paid for it, I'm thinking it was around $20, but it is probably worth more than that.
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Thanks so much for your comments, Tony! Does yours have the shiny rivets in the 2 holes at the top and the FOMOCO lettering is raised from the white background as opposed to being level with the rest of the painted areas.
Does your have markings or copyright date?
I was once told that the raised lettering alone can distinguish an original from a reproduction but can't confirm,,
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The raised lettering would mean it is a porcelain sign, that,s what you would call shelving: Used to describe the effect of layering caused by successive layers of porcelain being fired one on top of another. That would mean your sign is real. And the shiny rivets, are called grommets. But not quite sure on the value. Hope this helps a little bit. Welcome to Old Gas.com

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Hi Octain,
Unless it's an Embossed letter, single side painted.

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The sign pictured is Original, it is probably worth around $150 in that condition. These Show up on Ebay alot not a real Rare sign.


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This sign is two sided and thanks for all your help!

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Thanks for your comments!

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Thanks, didn't think it was rare but wanted confirmation from experts on the Primarily Petroliana site.

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2 Sided, AND embossed, ???


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Its 2 sided & painted tin......paint can have shelving also & in this case the white was putt down last & heavy, almost like porcelain.........

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Thank you, Roadrelics. It is not porcelain but is painted in the fashion you described. Thanks to all who have helped!

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Roadrelics,
What are the differences in the original and the repro's? DO the repros have shelving also?

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i don't know if i have ever seen a repo & if there is one check the size........the tin painted repo would not have the heavy shelving as your original.......you use to be able to say the same for porcelain however they are using the old methods of putting the porcelain down & they are getting very heavy shelving.....beware of these, they look great, but there not original.......by the way i think your sign is worth more than $150......i'd say in excellent condition $200- $400...thats jmo & i'm probably wrong again ....lol

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Here is one I just bought on ebay MINT in box!
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Tom I looked at your sign 2 weeks ago. The guy you got it from showed it to me. I buy some stuff from him occasionally. Nice sign.
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I figured I haven't posted in awhile and this would "refresh" my photobucket posting skills.

Here's mine. Hanging from my ceiling. Pretty much perfect. Yes, its double sided, tin. You can definately tell the repops from the originals. I stole it at an auction a few years ago for $70. As everyone has said yours is real and in that condition I would agree with Jason, $150. I wouldn't let mine go for less than $250.

They are a pretty cool sign and I went to that auction just for this sign. It complements my 59 Fairlane pretty well. I am still looking for the FOMOCO transmission fluid can from the same era.




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Hi 59,

I had several ATF cans for Ford.I don't collect Ford stuff so I dont know the era.They are composite and some still full.Are the cans you are looking for tin or composite?Want me to see if I can find them?

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The ones i was looking for were tin. Had same FOMCO look as the sign. Red and white. What do the ones look like you have? Thanks.


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59- PM sent.


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Hey folks...I'm new here and was hoping you might be able to give me some info on my sign. I've had it for a long time but it could just be an old repro, for all I know. It's double sided, not in the best shape but okay I suppose. Is it original? Any estimate of value? Any info would be appreciated.

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It is Original, Probably worth in that condition $175-$250..


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Thanks for the info, Jason. I appreciate it.

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