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Wed Oct 31 2007 12:07 PM
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I posted some photos of my globe shelf in the past. I finally got my signs and other items moved to the room and on display. Here are some photos. Gulf signs and globes Mobil signs Texaco signs Union 76 signs Misc signs Picked up the Barber Pole on the way home from Peotone show. [This message has been edited by wfort39663 (edited 10-31-2007).]
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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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#97103
Wed Oct 31 2007 12:44 PM
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Some more! Misc signs. Mini oil can banks. Fat man banks and radios. [This message has been edited by wfort39663 (edited 10-31-2007).]
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Wed Oct 31 2007 01:08 PM
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WOW...A beautiful collection Thanks for showing us. Jack
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Wed Oct 31 2007 01:20 PM
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WOW... that is the only word i can think of as i am wiping the drewl from my mouth. Thanks Bill for sharing the great collection you have put together. The room looks great being you did all of that work yourself. All the original items look great together... I couldn't keep an original Husky on the floor. LOL
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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#97106
Wed Oct 31 2007 01:51 PM
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I couldn't either! The body is original but the lens is a repro. The Maple Leaf Coop is also a repro (bought it to outside).
Bill Fortune
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Wed Oct 31 2007 03:31 PM
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i am soooooo..jealous.that is great and awsome collection.some day when i get real big im gonna finish the upstairs in my garage!!or when i finish the kitchen!!!!
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Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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#97108
Wed Oct 31 2007 04:00 PM
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NIIIIICE Collection / Display !!!
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Wed Oct 31 2007 05:00 PM
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nice, clean, classy stuff !!!... well done.. enjoy !!
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Wed Oct 31 2007 05:50 PM
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Bill,
That's incredible! Thanks for sharing it with us - it must have taken forever to get all of those items together.
I love the way everything is grouped.
Wes
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Wed Oct 31 2007 05:56 PM
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Wes, Many hours of thought went into deciding what sign went where. I could have used a computer program like you did for your globe shelf.
Bill Fortune
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Wed Oct 31 2007 06:24 PM
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a fantastic display, of great petro. items. The effort you put into the layout really sets it off. I went and looked at my collection which is handing on the garage walls in no pattern at all.I closed the door and vowed not to look at it again!LOL.Great display. Norm Huff.
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#97113
Wed Oct 31 2007 06:25 PM
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Bill, That is one spectacular collection you have there, and what an awesome job you've done displaying it all. My hat's off to you.
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#97114
Wed Oct 31 2007 06:58 PM
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Two words describe your collection ------ 1st Class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for posting.
RIck
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#97115
Wed Oct 31 2007 08:11 PM
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I really like the way you have it set up....very classy! ------------------ Chuck Signs Wanted: Sunset, Clipper, Habor, Indian, Powerlube, Beacon, Sinclar Aircraft
Chuck Signs Wanted: Sunset, Clipper, Harbor, Indian Motorcycle, Powerlube, Beacon, Michelin, Conoco MM
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#97116
Wed Oct 31 2007 08:13 PM
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Bill, There are alot of guys that have great collections, but there are very few that have them displayed as well as you have yours. Bob
Wanted: Gas pump globes:Sinclair & affiliates, IL companies. Ripple bodies. Anything Sinclair, Stoll, Pierce, 4 Bros. http://www.lastgas15.com/
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#97117
Wed Oct 31 2007 10:26 PM
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Do you have any closeups of the wall sconces? Those are great!
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Thu Nov 01 2007 12:59 AM
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Great Collection. I think I now have Petro envy.
Dean
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Thu Nov 01 2007 03:42 AM
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Great display of a Super collection Bill! My only complaint is that it reminds me I will never have all the pump plates for Gulf or Shamrock or Mobil or Union or Texaco, and the list goes on forever...
I KNOW I have petro-envy!!
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Thu Nov 01 2007 08:19 AM
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Here are some close ups of the wall sconces as requested. They are original made of cast iron. I striped layers of paint and rewired them. I picked up this one at the Peotone show last week. Got a place to put it but not up yet. [This message has been edited by wfort39663 (edited 11-01-2007).]
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Thu Nov 01 2007 09:00 PM
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I agree with ALL the comments made above......very nicely done!!!
Richard
Richard Weir Corinth, Texas
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Fri Nov 02 2007 06:40 AM
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I salute you wfort39663. The dedication required to do something like that is astronomical.
Collecting Vintage Sunoco
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#97123
Fri Nov 02 2007 07:58 AM
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Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!
Could you show a close up of the Socony license plate toppers? Looks like a little different paint scheme on one of them. Thanks, Dave
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#97124
Fri Nov 02 2007 10:40 AM
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I cant believe that Gulf pump plate collection. And the oil can banks! Both are my favorite to collect and I see I have a long way to go. I cant imagine the time and expense needed to get to this point.
Can I request a close up of both collections so I can keep track of what I still need?
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Sat Dec 15 2007 12:59 AM
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OMG I WANNA BUY THOSE BANKS AN RADIOS SO FLIPPING BAD
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#97126
Sat Dec 15 2007 07:29 AM
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What creative skills, looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Mick
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Sat Dec 15 2007 08:35 AM
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In case someone missed this topic from the beginning here it is when Bill started the project. Bills original post
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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Sat Dec 15 2007 08:43 AM
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Sat Dec 15 2007 09:04 AM
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"I picked up this one at the Peotone show last week. Got a place to put it but not up yet."
Those wall sconces are great! I would love a pair if anyone else has something similar for sale as a set.
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Sat Dec 15 2007 10:26 AM
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Looks good Bill you get a A+ in my book
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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