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#40037
Tue Nov 25 2003 01:14 PM
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Just purchased a 1930's 48" Phillips 66 sign that looks like it was once a neon sign. It has some clips on the 66 on both sides and some clips around the steel frame on one side only. The frame around the sign has the loops for the hanger on the top. I'm wondering how this sign was setup with the neon. Hopefully someone out there can help. Thanks Brad
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#40038
Tue Nov 25 2003 01:53 PM
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If it was plumbed for neon it should have a few holes for the wiring to come through, the should be around an 1 1/4 inch hole. Probably at least 2 on the Phillips and 2 on the numbers. Also metal clips riveted on wuth a part sticking out looks like it would hold a flashlight bulb, these are used wuth a glass standoff to hold the neon tubing away from the sign. The transformer would be inside the can for protection...hope that helps
Look at a seller of neon signs like amistadi..usually have some close-ups of how it fastens to sthe sign..........dodogas
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#40039
Tue Nov 25 2003 02:15 PM
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Thanks for the quick response. I have seen the sign your talking about. There are no holes in this sign, and the standoff clips were fastened with a screw and nut, three on each 6 none on the phillips. Brad
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#40040
Tue Nov 25 2003 03:31 PM
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check out www.vintagegas.com I have one there that sounds the same as yours. Look under "Images" and then "signs". Don ------------------ Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood Vintage Gas [This message has been edited by oltoydoc@pacbell.net (edited 11-25-2003).]
Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood oltoydoc@vintagegas.com (310)415-9562 Cel. Vintage Gas
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#40041
Wed Nov 26 2003 12:35 PM
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Brad,
Mine's just like Don's. If you need a specific picture of any area of the sign, let me know and I'll send it to you. Email me at gasnglas@aol.com
BTW, is yours embossed or flat?
Mike
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Wed Nov 26 2003 02:37 PM
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#40043
Thu Dec 04 2003 05:30 PM
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I once had a Phillips sign that had been neoned. It was a 30" shield. The neon was on one side, and had a wire going to the transformer. I bought it off a old collecor that took it off the original station. Maybe your's was originally like mine.
Butch
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Hey Butch, good to see you are finally posting on this site. Welcome--
Go Sooners!
Chad
There's no stopping the Cretins from hopping
You've got to keep it beating for the hopping Cretins
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