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Hey guys, really need some help here....hopefully by tommorrow 3-11-07, I ran across something the guy called "winterguards" he says they were gas station give away's and were designed to fit over the front of your radiator in the winter, they are 2 sided cardboard with the coolest graphics you've ever seen ! he has a Shell, Sunoco, Texaco & one other (cant remember) he says he can usually get 150 bucks each for them because very few were survivors ? I can get all 4 for much cheaper because I bought some other stuff from him but was hoping for some input from the experts ? I have some pic's coming and will post tonight. They are in awesome condition I just wanted to know what you guys think ? are they real, repops ? I cant find anything out on them anywhere ! Thanks for any info ! Z

oooops ! "winterfronts" not "winterguards"

Thanks, Z

Here's a pic of the Shell, the others are even better ! any thoughts ? Thanks, Z

Winter fronts aren't nearly as rare as you might think. Price varies alot, but common ones like Shell can be found for sale at $35-50.

Thanks LastGas, being a novice I thought they were pretty cool ! probably more common in the midwest, east ? guess I need to hit some petro shows ! thanks for the info, that's why this site is so great ! I think I can get all 4 for 150 bucks so I'll probably do it. Thanks again ! Z

I agree... They are not that rare... I see them at swap meets all the time. 4 for $150.00 is top dollar. Buy them only if you really love them... not for investment or resale. JMO...

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Frank

Dang, you had to tell me that didn't ya Frank ! :-) Thanks for the input....really, I guess I'll just wait for some swap meets....the weather is getting better ! My knowledge of petro grows stronger every day thanks to the people on this site ! Z

Hi Steve- Shells can be found for 30-40- texaco is not that common- Possibly 40-45- Sunoco 25 or so- I have a couple Sunocos that have been to 2 shows so far this year with no takers- Mobils- 25-30- Watch Mobils as a lot have shown up recently- look too good to be Old- hope this helps- thanks don

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Wanted 5 quart cans

Thanks Don (5 Quart) helps a lot ! I mentioned in an earlier post that I'm still learning ! so I appreciate all the info I get on this site.....hell I probably woulda paid 100 bucks a piece for them because I thought they were that cool ! now I'm enlighted ! I'll be patient and wait for some shows ! Thanks again ! Z

Steve,There are two swap meets running at the same time April 12,13,and 14 at the Portland Expo and the Portland Raceway.Over 4000 vendor spaces,mostly automotive, but always tons of petro related items.You should check it out.The tri-cities isn't that far away.Email me if you need more info...Tim

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Tim, I'm there ! I go every year....but until now I typically was just after "car stuff" and never really paid attention to "petro" ought to make this year more interesting and a whole lot more fun ! Thanks for the post ! Z