#91697
Fri May 07 2004 08:01 AM
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When Elvis and I went to Oregon last Oct. I was able to purchase a large (6'x15') porcelain/neon BF Goodrich sign. On this last trip, I got it down, and stored in my shop. Here are a few photos of the process.  Removing it from the top of the building.  On to the trailer for the 18 mile ride.  Had to drop it on the ground outside of the "garage mahal" in order to use the crane to get it inside.  Swinging it inside the shop.  Finally on the garage floor. Can you believe this. All of the neon glass tubing was in tact when it was removed? Amazing. The outside edge lights up blue, and the center letters Red. Over 230 feet of neon tubing. Wow! ------------------ Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood Vintage Gas
Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood oltoydoc@vintagegas.com (310)415-9562 Cel. Vintage Gas
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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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#91698
Fri May 07 2004 08:16 AM
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DOC, AWESOME LOGGING OF GREAT CATCH. HOW DID YOU GET THIS ONE?
THAT'S INCREDIBLE. I WOULDN'T KNOW WHERE TO PUT A SIGN THAT BIG! AND YES SURELY INCREDIBLE THAT THE NEON ALL 230 FEET OF IT WAS STILL INTACT!
BET YOU HAVE TO WEAR A GOOD PAIR OF SUNGLASSES WHEN IT'S FIRED UP!
AS I BIG SIGN COLLECTOR - THIS STORY MADE MY DAY! THANKS FOR SHARING!
DOC @ TAG/W
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DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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#91699
Fri May 07 2004 08:28 AM
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Hey Doc ,You could open a Gas N Tan shop LOL, it dosen't matter what size they are you have to save them , nice job Doc
Chris Holt
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#91700
Fri May 07 2004 08:38 AM
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All right! Happt you got that one in hand, that guy was funny. They must have stood around thinking what a fool you were for wanting that ol' sign, lol! Damn Californian's would buy anything, even the sign off your roof. That was a good trip, and you are still reaping the rewards 
I remember the good old days when gold was worth more than rust!
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#91701
Sun May 16 2004 12:47 AM
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Wow! You must of spent a small fortune to hire the crane and operator!! Now where will it be hung?? Nice Score, Rob
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#91702
Sun May 16 2004 07:34 AM
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Hopefully, it will be hung in someone else's garage. I have a pretty big place, but it's not big enough for this sign. My original intent was to split the sign, but it's just too nice to split. Know anyone that collects "big" signs? ------------------ Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood Vintage Gas
Don "oltoydoc" Sherwood oltoydoc@vintagegas.com (310)415-9562 Cel. Vintage Gas
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Sun May 16 2004 09:47 AM
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DOC, I COLLECT BIG SIGNS, BUT YOU'RE NOT EXACTLY IN THE NEXT COUNTY.....I WISH!...I WISH!!!
LOL!!!!!
DOC @ TAG/EAST
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DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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#91704
Sun May 16 2004 10:21 AM
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Don I have to say you have the biggest one I have ever seen. Would look great on top of my shop out here in the boonies all lit up. I would have got it also. Good find. Ted 
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