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Thu Oct 20 2011 08:26 AM
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I bought a totally surface rusted
Schrader tire vavle counter display yesterday. It is a the red version. Has anyone ever restored one? I have always wanted one of these but never spent the money. Anyone ever made decals?
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I have never seen one restored and I would leave as is if I were you. Could you post some pics?
Last edited by 57tbirdkid; Thu Oct 20 2011 01:43 PM.
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I am just about to put over 50 Schrader ads on Ebay, no doubt one of them will show this display.
Just wair as few days and search Ebay for: FIVE DOLLAR AD SCHRADER
And be sure to bid through this site if you wish to purchase it.
Jack Sim
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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If you did restore it I would have the graphics & lettering done in a water release decal that would help with that part. If everything was legible I would leave it alone. Post a pic & that will help us with our decisions 
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Here are the photos that have been requested. As you can see there is nearly no paint on the outside. Schrader is barely readable on the outside. No noe at the auction knew what is was. I bough it for my opening bid of 10.00.
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I would definitely restore it. I bet T-way could make graphics for you.
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I've never seen one but that's cool.
That would look great restored.
Looking for anything JENNEY OIL OR GAS
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I have never restored one but have had several of the smaller red ones.If memory serves me right the paperwork which was mounted on the inside of the door was dated 1925 or 1926.If you can find someone to make decales I would also opt for water slide decals.Great find.
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Here is one of the Schrader ads I just put on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320781271448&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITdo
Jack Sim
Author, 1st & 2nd editions of Gas Pump ID book, 3rd edition is now available at www.gaspumpbible.comAir Meter ID book also available
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