 Find of the Year..Oilzum Porcelain Flange Sign
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I shared this on FB a few weeks back and realized not everyone is on FB these days. A few weeks back I made the best discovery I may ever come across in this hobby. (Unfortunately I didn't discover it!) I was able to purchase a never before seen Oilzum flange sign. Not sure if it's a new discovery or not but I wasn't able to find another person who's seen another like it yet? It walked into a shop carried by an old timer who had found it buried in the ground many moons ago! He was looking to sell it and the store owner not being a sign expert took a chance. Well I was very lucky enough to be contacted by the person who bought it who was doing a google search on Oilzum trying to research the sign and came across my name! Well I have had my fair share of signs that were unearthed and this one surely fits the bill. It's not perfect but in wonderful shape for being buried all these years. I had many sleepless nights getting this deal done but as a die hard Oilzum collector there is nothing better. Just wanted to share the story. For all those new guys that think this stuff isn't out there and it's "All dried up" think again. Get those metal detectors out and start hunting.
Mainly focused on Oilzum, Jenney, Harris Oil items & original paint gas pumps.
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that is killer, congratulations.. ... 
RANDY
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I like SINCLAIR and old American made stuff ... No china items.
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Nice one again! Now your just taunting me. LOL
-MAXGAS-
Looking for Independent Gas & Oil, Oilzum,& Early FORD dealership items.
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One of the allures of the hobby. Congrats....thanks for sharing
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Great looking sign! Congrats!
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What everyone else said above, very cool find. Love the manufactures name on it, real deal. ; )
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Holy cow that is awesome!! And in perfect hands now. As for it's condition, it couldn't look better!!!
Congratulations!!!
Steve Coppens
Always interested in Sunoco items!
Really want a Sunoco National pump ad glass!!
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Wow. Really cool sign. Congrats.
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Very cool sign! I can see where that would keep you awake.......
Rare pumps, Chevrolet items, Goldon Tip Gasoline, Marathon (running man)
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Sweet sign. Congrats on getting it.
Mike
Collecting Conoco, Gates Rubber & Tires, B.F. Goodrich, Cliff Brice, Vickers, Mobil, National Refining Co., Philco, Ma Bell and Pikes Peak Hill Climb!
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Wow! Unbelievable find, that's the coolest flange I've ever seen.
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awesome, way cool!!
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Kurt
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