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#237861 Thu Mar 03 2011 07:45 AM
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This is at a local auction I am going to. I am told its a fake. Should be interesting what it will go for.
SO.... do you guys say anything when you see a fake sign, going for auction ??

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with such a plain background, "we" cannot tell how big it is.

the FORD logo looks a bit fat!


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THE AMERICAN GARAGE #237867 Thu Mar 03 2011 07:54 AM
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oldgas member, roadrelics, explained that it is a fake. Said the real one is cobalt blue.

always lookin #237898 Thu Mar 03 2011 10:09 AM
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Yes you can tell all at the auction that it is fake till you are blue in the face, There will be some that won't believe you and still bid it up high, Just sit back and laugh. Ones like that deserve to get taken


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...lettering at bottom edge is condensed, computer type...


Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
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here is an interesting forum with some guys talking about making repos & showing some originals

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/94729.html?1244911728

heres another thread on that forum that shows a correct Ford Pyramid & they also talk about repos
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/162418.html?1286332235


The sign below is in a great collection & they claim its an original.....it has the fat lettering & dark blue porcelain however i don't think its as dark as "alwayslooking" photo.........there area few different reproductions, most are not marked or dated & they vary in quality...


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roadrelics #238782 Sun Mar 06 2011 07:34 PM
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fyi the ford sign at the top, was about 12 tall x 30 and sold for 425


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