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Fri Mar 08 2013 08:47 AM
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I have located a fortune gasoline sign possibly in great condition with its origional hanger. with the book research I have done I was only able to find pump plates. I was told the company existed as an independant in California. There are a few larger signs here and there on ebay that state they are reproductions. I even found a company selling heavy gauge steel versions for about a hundred bucks. Did Fortune gaoline really exist?, and how could one tell if the sign is correct or not. any help is greatly appreciated. unfortunately I have no pictures at this time as my finding is through word of mouth. I will be inspecting the sign tomorrow with hopes of purchasing. Thanks.
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You can bet it's a fanasty sign. He has several repops, in the In. auction, mixed with some real ones. Beware!!
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Lots of repo and touched up stuff! Fantasy signs too! You better hold it before you buy it butch!!!! The A Team arrives in the morning Mr T!!!!! hahahaha See YOU there! 
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a buddy informed me of the sale. gonna be an exciting day! thanks for the heads up.
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Mr T
I think you find that sign will have a number in lower Right hand corner and will say like 2 of 48, the last number is the total number of those reproduced,that is not a date, not real
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well the sign was definately not origional. sign and frame looked lik they were made yesterday. still brought several hundred $$$$.
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there was actually 2 signs in the 1 frame. chris
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Fortune sign was 2 painted tin signs back to back then riveted at the corners...hanger was brand new and specially made for the sign...The sign was sold at auction as NEW repo or fantasy sign.
Nice to meet ya Mr T...
Wendell, the sign had NO Markings whatsoever as to maker or date or numbers of any kind....
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