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awesome post, thanks for sharing
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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Group shot as we got them home. There was one unfinished Texaco, an Alemite and one cement sign. All the rest are tire and battery signs.  After a hose down and a quick scrub with a brush. Some will need a lot more cleaning.  Put them in the garage, right side;  Back  Left. The one vertical Goodyear had a line drawing of the winged foot instead of the solid version  Floor  The fine print. These are not my signs, They are not in my possession, I am not listing them for sale. Just wanted to share the story and pictures.
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Wow! The thrill I felt as I read along and looked at the pictures, was amazing! I could almost hear you guys giggling as you pulled off the roof tin and tar paper, to expose another treasure!
Every minute of the whole adventure becomes imbedded in your mind, and you will relive those moments over and over for many years to come!
You experienced something that very few collectors ever get to feel and having had experiences like that--I was able to grasp what was happening to you as you did the work to unveil those signs!
Thank you so much for sharing this little treasure hunt with the rest of us! This is what its all about! Thanks guys!!!
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Incredible find! Wish I had the same luck. Just glad they were able to be saved.
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Wes you are a brave man for sitting on top of the roof. Looks like it's ready to implode. Great story and find.
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That's my brother Mark on the roof. He made the deal so they were his signs and he got the honor of being the roof guy.
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What a great find!That's crazy! Thanks for sharing!Mark
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Mark & Wes, YOU do Realize that would have been soo much more fun in August!
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flippin awesome, great find
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One of the best stories I've heard.
Seeking Knowledge and a Good Deal.
Always looking for neon signs and skins , Flying A ,& Wayne 60s.
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Nice score I wish I could find just one of those in my searches.
Oilzum, 1qt Oil Cans, Gas and Oil smalls, Oldsmobile collectables.
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WOW great story and awesome finds
Always looking for grizzly gasoline stuff, or any Montana gas and oil stuff.
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Another Great Find and Story from the Maxwell clan!
Thanks for sharing wes...Looks like you guys will have some show stuff...LOL
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Cool!... thanks for sharing the story and pics.
Sell me your Gilmore Oil Co. stuff...
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Wow , what a awesome find Wes ! Simply amazing .
I like SINCLAIR and old American made stuff ... No china items.
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