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After 15 years of searching for this, the oldest version of Lion oil's 42 inch black sign is finally home in my care. Friend, and fellow old gasser, Allen Brown, from Grenada, Ms found this bad boy in the deep woods of Kosciusko, Ms. We believe this sign orginally hung at a station there in the late 20's early 30's. Allen called me yesterday after sending me the photo on my I-phone and almost making me have a wreck. I got home, got money and headed south. We made the deal, and I got home with the captured Lion late last night. Below is a picture with my new granson, Christopher Elijah Huffman, (Eli), and my son Dalton. I am on cloud nine with my two latest editions, one to the family and one to the collection. Thanks again to Allen Brown, the best picker around as far as I am concerned, who found the sign I have been looking for all these years in about 2 weeks time!!!! Keep in mind that this is a very rare and early sign. Thanks again Allen!!! Enjoy the photo....
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I said it yesterday and i'll say it again Roger thats a killer sign. Also congrats "again" on the grand baby!
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Roger,I am glad you finally got that sign.It is awesome!not as awesome as little Eli,but awesome none the less!Congrats.Mark
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I think Joey is jealous......lol
Cities service, Vickers, Gas and Auto neons, next exit/ ahead signs and now I'm getting into globes....
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Congratulations on the 2 additions..
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I THINK CHRISTOPHER IS EXCITED TOO. BETTER GO CHANGE HIM! CONGRATS ON THIS AWESOME RARE FIND AND CAPTURE....GRANDSON TOO! ALLEN BROWN, YOU THE MAN!
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Roger, that trip was fun wasn't it we'll definately have to do that again, who knows maybe i'll find a 30" version ...lol
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congrtas roger!! nice sign and great looking kids!!
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when i do find it Roger, i'm gonna keep it till summer and make the next trip be in the COBRA..lol
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I difinately OWE you that ride!!! Now I need you to find me a Billups ethyl airplane globe!!!!! LOL
P.S. Don't tell Paddy!!!!!
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Roger, Looks better on oldgas than on my little screen on my phone. LOL
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Looks great! I see your getting ready to hang it in the living room. Good choice! LOL
Rare pumps, Chevrolet items, Goldon Tip Gasoline, Marathon (running man) Cell # 1-502-396-3435 email lowright@aol.com
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Congrats on the double whammy! Absolutely great sign. You should be proud. But that little Eli is going to change your life. Couldn't get any better.
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Congrads Roger, great sign and great looking grand son.
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Thanks, Phil _________________________________________________ Looking for any old pumps, or nice 5 gallon cans.
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It's great that you finally got what your looking after so many years!..I have told you several times and I will say it again...congrats Paw-Paw (for those of you that are not bi-lingual, paw paw means grandpa in the south).
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Paddy Wanted. Billups, Ride with Rose, Har-V, LORECO, STANOCOLA, Pan Am (early), Hurricane, Evangeline, Canal, Gulf Coast, oil companies.
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Roger that is a awesome looking sign. With you getting that sign just proves that this stuff is still out there waiting to be found.
Originals only for me. Always looking for Simpson oil, Super A, and MFA oil cans and globes. Shawn Morris
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Congrats Roger! Nothing like a new addition to the family...Also nothing like finding something you've been looking for (had no idea that sign existed lol)....See you at a show this year (send some NC shields this way).
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Very nice Roger. Congratulations on the Grandson and sign. 20-30yrs from now he may do some high quality pickin' in Paw Paw's barn.
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As the others have said. Congrats on the two great looking additions to your "collection", Roger.
Right now they are both worth their "weight in gold". And as all collector's know, they will grow even more valuable in the years to come.
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Nice sign, Hope you gave him a Hefty finders fee, being as he is an inexperienced newbie
"Remember, history that is forgotten is doomed to repeat itself!"
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Conrats on the two new beautiful additions
LUCKY'S LONESTAR GAS & OIL
««Looking for the Sinclair Mobiline and Pennsylvania Motor Oil Vertical Signs
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Conrats on the two new beautiful additions
LUCKY'S LONESTAR GAS & OIL
««Looking for the Sinclair Mobiline and Pennsylvania Motor Oil Vertical Signs
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one thing about this "newbie" is that he is learning and listens to the advice of the "veteran" collectors. He will become a very successful "picker" in a short time...you da man "downtown" allen brown. He made some good buys at the Mississippi bottle and advertising show a few weeks ago and found stuff that I missed....after many months of PM's, phone calls, emails, it was a pleasure to finally meet you and your lovely wife in person....Another thing is he is always respectfull, listens to advice, and ask good questions. this young man is now buying smart and is building up a base of customers and collectors..and starting to build a nice little collection of his own of quality stuff...OBTW, Miss Susan says hello.
Paddy Wanted. Billups, Ride with Rose, Har-V, LORECO, STANOCOLA, Pan Am (early), Hurricane, Evangeline, Canal, Gulf Coast, oil companies.
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Thanks for the concern KZ but Roger didn't cheat me nor would he cheat anyone else he's a good ole boy
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Not to hi-jack this thread, but since Allen did an outstanding job finding the sign for Roger and after reading Paddy's praise of Allen. It will be smart of me to send a list of what I collect to Allen so he can keep an eye out for me, as well.
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Roger is top notch I have been dealing with him for a few years now. Everytime a deal does take place both the buyer and the seller are both very happy when its all said and done.
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That's right Bob and I'd be happy to.
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I did not intend for my post to sound as an attack, It was posted in fun because of all the attention Newbies have been getting lately. No disrespect intended Roger or Allen
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I trust Roger with anything and everything I own. I am sure he treated Allen well.
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Great find and great story. Congrats on the grandson!!!!
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I trust Roger with anything and everything I own. I am sure he treated Allen well. I second that Maurice, and your in that same group. OBTW Bob...Allen has had my list for awhile now .
Paddy Wanted. Billups, Ride with Rose, Har-V, LORECO, STANOCOLA, Pan Am (early), Hurricane, Evangeline, Canal, Gulf Coast, oil companies.
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What!!! I need to send Allen my list of stuff i want. Allen finds me something i will start calling him Santa. LOL
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Did you have to give your first born and first grandchild in trade? Nice score. John
Wanted: Original Jenney Gas, Husky, Marathon, and Frontier Globes
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