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#677054 Wed Jan 18 2017 10:55 PM
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A while back I had an idea to do a globe that looked like the cans and they finally got done. Here is the first lenses I had and then the new ones.









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MATT ALVAREZ #677057 Thu Jan 19 2017 01:13 AM
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Awesome!!!


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Dave's Garage #677058 Thu Jan 19 2017 03:10 AM
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Those are really good looking Matt.

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That lens looks really good....Jim


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Wow...that looks really nice!
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Awesome..one day Im going to own one of those..hopefully sooner than later. Always have loved it done in Firestone


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That came out fantastic.

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Works great with your display pump.


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that firestone display pops, like the 2nd variation of the firestone lens best .. ... cool


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Originally Posted By advertologist
that firestone display pops, like the 2nd variation of the firestone lens best .. ... cool


I'll second that. There was some back and forth when Jim ran the tire lenses that they were used on building side and not on pumps.


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Now you know the picture of that that pump hurts me dearly ! smile pure beauty.
That is one of the best looking displays that I have seen . They sure knew how to merchandise back in those days ! Thanks for posting this.


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MATT ALVAREZ #677076 Thu Jan 19 2017 10:46 AM
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You ever see a Sentinel globe?...

Nice collection, BTW...

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Looks Great Matt


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MATT ALVAREZ #677085 Thu Jan 19 2017 12:22 PM
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Now you did it Matt, going to have to think on these for the pump I'm working on. When will they be available?


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Globe looks great but i love that pump!


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