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Mon Oct 13 2014 05:52 AM
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Hi all, I started collecting Texaco stuff about 1 1/2 years ago. Actually it all started when I went with a friend (Alan Whitaker or ARW on here)when he picked his first sign pole. Well I caught the bug as well and set out to build my own little collection. I decided to turn my "mini" barn into my station. I had to be somewhat careful because I do live in a subdivision with neighbors all around, so I didn't want to tick any of them off. Now, every time I look out of my back patio door it just makes me smile....
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Great setup. Alan did a good job of passing on the addiction.
Seeking Knowledge and a Good Deal.
Always looking for neon signs and skins , Flying A ,& Wayne 60s.
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There appears to be a lot of space on the inside of that fence for the bigger signs that are available! Neighbors wouldn't see those, but you could! Welcome to the addiction!
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Specializing in old Gas Pumps
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a few more pics.... As you can see I have a mixture of originals and repops...
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Nice...that Flat Tire display is awesome. You sometimes see the signs, but not the display racks.
Alex
Looking for Texaco and Power Gasoline items
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Nothing "mini" about the collection. I would imagine the neighbors would be ***** if you had Alan's sign collection hovering over them. I wouldn't mind it at all! Looks great. Amazing what you can get together in short order with a lot of enthusiasm and cash! 
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Great looking sign. What are the dimensions of it?
Collect UNION 76 items only. Contact me if you have any interesting items for sale.
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OK! Another cool Hoosier collection. Great job!
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The short Texaco sign is awesome! But it looks big the way you took the lone picture of it from the base. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice,very well put together!
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That looks awesome!! To bad for City ordinances or I bet that sign would be full size. 
Steve Coppens
Always interested in Sunoco items!
Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Thanks everybody, I appreciate the comments. The pole sign is 9ft tall and is made out of wood, with two 28" baked enamel repop signs on it so its double sided. I wish I could have gone full sized but I am already pushing the limits of our homeowners association as it is... A few more pics to share. Under the awning I have a flat screen TV mounted and we set chairs and tables up for backyard parties on the bricks. The pay phone actually works and is hooked to my house phone. I wanted a full size phone booth but again, worried about homeowners association so we made this phone box, complete with my own added graffiti. The battery display is of course fake... I came across a battery rack but could not find any old Texaco batteries so I made my own along with the sign over the top of the display.
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