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This old sign spent most of its life covering a hole in the roof of my Grandfathers garage. He worked for years at the Amalie refiney in Franklin,Pa. but was killed in the fire there in 1970. So being a young child I never got to ask him much about this old sign. A few years ago I tore down his garage and saved this old sign. I was wondering if anyone knows any history of this company. This sign now hangs in my living room and I'm very proud to know that it once belonged to my late Grandfather.I hpe i can getthe picture to list too.



[This message has been edited by Lastgas15 (edited 01-01-2006).]

BRUCE:

WELCOME TO OLDGAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR. I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE SIGN. BUT THERE'LL BE SOMEONE HERE SHORTLY TO HELP YOU OUT. SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GRANDFATHER'S ACCIDENT. A REAL PIECE OF FAMILY HISTORY- FOR SURE TO BE PROUD OF. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SEARCH.

DOUG

Thank you Doug,This sign lead my wife and I to start collecting all types of antiques now with a house full and my garage full of antique gas engines (my other hobby ) I dissided to do something for my other Grandfather who worked for Atlantic , I rebuild this gas pump I found in a dump (swamp is more like it ) it now stands at the end of my sidewalk as a night light. In the picture is me wearing his shirt from Atlantic too. Thanks to everyone here at this great site I hope you all enjoy this as much as I have.

Hello Bruce, fellow PA'er. Great Erie Clockface, that's my kind of swamp! I have no info from Vanango Refining Co, so can't help you there but a cool sign for sure, good job saving both and thanks for the look.

Bruce,Welcome to Oldgas, I'm sorry to say I don't have any info on your sign, But I wanted to tell you that you did a great job on the Erie , I'm sure that Both your Grandfathers approve

Welcome Bruce I would like to tell you very nice job on the pump & a awesome find for sure

Thanks alot guys glad you enjoyed by the way Tokheim I'm in northwest Pa too ! we might be neighbors LOL I'm in franklin / oil city area. Thanks again guys

Well kinda ooks like no one has ever heard of this company either but I was wondering if there is anyone out there that is making repo cans? I would love to have a can with this printed on it even if it was a fake! Anyone do this? thanks Bruce

BRUCE, IF YOU SEND ME A NICE QUALITY SHOT OF THAT SIGN I COULD MAYBE REPRODUCE THAT LABEL AND CREATE A CAN (OR SEVERAL) FOR YOU. I WOULD NEED A STRAIGHT ON PARALLEL SHOT (NO ANGLES AND NOT OFF CENTER....DEAD ON AND SQUARE).
UP TO YOU!

DOC @ TAG.W

To all of you who are asking the Pa permit number on this sign is hard to read but its either 51 or 31 . What does this number mean? thanks Bruce