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Fri Oct 14 2011 06:59 AM
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Latest addition to my collection of HAND PAINTED cans. The RESTORATION of this can says it all + the HAND PAINTED art work & pin-striping! Very Costly but then again, something I wanted for my collection. BEFOREAFTER-1AFTER-2
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Looks great!!!! good save for an old can.
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Wow! I like it! wish I had some talent to paint like that! tt
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WOW! DOUBLE WOW! L@@ks Super! Even did some body work I see?
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If that is all hand painted and not computer generated decals, you are REALLY TALENTED!! Very Nice.
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I just re-read my post & realized that my post indicates that: 1- I restore the "beat-up" CAN 2- I do the art work by hand + pin-striping None of the above! I wish I was that talented! So, to revise the post: 1- is done by a master craftsman "Richard". 2- Richard has his artist do the art work + pin-striping
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Henrik, nice job, another "saved" piece. Don
Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood oltoydoc@vintagegas.com (310)415-9562 Cel. Vintage Gas
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I love the way the Lion has depth~ Like you want to pet his fur... but wait it's the Gilmore lion!!!! Very nice. I think you should share the rest of your can collection Hen!
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Sell me your Gilmore Oil Co. stuff...
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Last edited by henlovestoys; Sat Oct 15 2011 10:54 PM.
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That is the work of a master graphic artist! Thanks for sharing...
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They are truely amazing and a treat to look at! Love the PowerLube!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Last edited by Garage-A-GoGo; Sun Oct 16 2011 07:28 AM.
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May I ask.... How much is one of these worth restored to this condition?
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On average, a can has cost me around $900 total. Here is a rough breakdown:
$100 - beatup/faded can $300 – Restoration of a can $500 - Art work for both sides.
The price per can may sound very high but then again, my experience with Richard has been with graphic intensive art work. I got the bug when I saw a SHELL can at Richard’s table at a local show 10 years ago. The can was sold for $650 then. I will post the picture when I find it.
Last edited by henlovestoys; Wed Oct 26 2011 11:55 PM.
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