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Another question/point...I noticed a lot of early 1940 Texaco signs the dates are on the left bottom ( my fire chief 9-40 is on the left )but Bobs 9-40 Sky Chief is on the right bottom. It seems they switched to the right in that time frame...Let r' bucks sign is on the left its a 3-40...Just was wondering if anybody else has left dated signs post 1940? I know could be different makers but just curious.

texaco signs all in the 60's (60, 63, 65)
with date on the left side...

Randy.. I see a diesel #1, and a Green Diesel ...Your killing me here lol.

Nope Randy, sooner or later you will find them rotated. Found that out several years ago. As far as dates, I think Texaco allowed the manufactures to use one date, instead of switching every 24 hours of production, nothing more to it ? As far as always starting in March, makes no since to me. Because Texaco would have never approved all the signs at the same period of every year. Why are most WhiteT keyholes dated October & BlackTs in March ?

When I took home a large part of Erol Tuzcu's collection I had probably 50 Fire Chiefs and Sky Chiefs. I found an awful lot of different dates. Found several 1960s with REG T.M. and the circle R. We're here dissecting something we'll probably never really know ?

I've rambled enough. ; )

Mine is 3 4 54 on the right side.

Jamie -be careful when up deal in absolutes
I still have one S/C dated 3-3-49 left
and i seriously doubt that there are no '48's
(probably should have kept a few if they are that scarce
yes the oldest date will be 3-3-40 (must have
a dozen or more of those left)

also have a 3-35 texaco 6" plate if that means anything
re the earliest date for porcelain plates