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Re: Tank Wagon by hawkike @ Tue May 21 2013 01:19 PM

Uploaded with [URL=http://imageshack.us]ImageShack.us[/ URL] Well,a bit more than a tank wagon,note the hard rubber tires,chain drive.I started driving for Shell in 1967,some of the "old timers" talked about pulling the "grapevine&q

Re: Tom Cozad's FORD Garage by Dave's Garage @ Tue May 21 2013 01:18 PM

Very sad. Every collector's worst nightmare.

Re: TEXACO BANJO POLE VALUE by Cold Pizza @ Tue May 21 2013 01:16 PM

Grab it before someone sells it for scrap metal. Saw 2 in my local yard last year,that they wouldn't sell to me.

Re: ford globe by Gas sign guy @ Tue May 21 2013 01:15 PM

Yes, they made globes and sold gas.

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Re: Oklahoma by Cold Pizza @ Tue May 21 2013 01:08 PM

They lowered the death toll to 26. accidentally counted most of the dead twice. So for now it's 26,and will most likely go up as they continue.

Re: TEXACO BANJO POLE VALUE by dodgeman60 @ Tue May 21 2013 12:46 PM

ok, thanks guys!

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Re: Oklahoma by MARK SMITH @ Tue May 21 2013 12:45 PM

Mike and Kay are fine.I contacted him yesterday.They were out of town when it hit.Prayers go out to all the families in that area.Thanks to all the rescue teams and emergency personnel as they work through this.

Re: ford globe by jwood7 @ Tue May 21 2013 12:45 PM

Did ford ever make a globe?

Re: Glass cylinder cleaning?? by BlkAngus @ Tue May 21 2013 12:39 PM

I use wizards rubbing compound, has a lot of grit, has worked for me. grant

Re: Shell gas light post by ryanfair @ Tue May 21 2013 12:37 PM

Originally Posted By: bustermontyThe three were at auction on Sat. $5000 for all 3. Reserve not met. Greg, did you notice that on these shell poles that "a friend called him" about them? But in a separate For Sale post Indiananationals s

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Re: Gas Globes by Scott Baselt @ Tue May 21 2013 12:34 PM

Richfield globes are still available.

20" PURE SIGN by Dale Stephens @ Tue May 21 2013 12:25 PM

Hello again: I had posted about this in this category yesterday but it got moved to the WANTED section. Just wanting info about whether anyone knows of a 20" round Pure sign. I purchased a PURE lollipop sign frame and base, mainly for the base

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Rare Porcelain Quaker State Cold Test Oil Sign by scottpcm @ Tue May 21 2013 12:22 PM

Rare Porcelain Quaker State Cold Test Oil Sign-For Winter Driving...double sided porcelain excellent condition 26.5" X 6" field perfect both sides small edge chips only with brass grommets, high gloss and good relief in porcelain. $750.00 o

Re: ford globe by Gas sign guy @ Tue May 21 2013 12:16 PM

ok, thanks. So someone made this globe for themselves. I am glad I asked.

Re: ford globe by keithia @ Tue May 21 2013 12:10 PM

FAKE!

Re: "Company Of The Month" MOBIL by nochevys @ Tue May 21 2013 12:09 PM

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Re: Shell gas light post by Dave's Garage @ Tue May 21 2013 12:09 PM

At $800.00 that is a steal. If I get to it before you; the pump and posts will be be sold!

Re: Tom Cozad's FORD Garage by tydolglobe @ Tue May 21 2013 12:00 PM

Just heard that Tom had a fire Sunday Morning. He lost the majority of his Coca-Cola collection. Really hate to see this happen to such a nice guy. He is always willing to show anybody his wonderful displays. Story available http://kneb.com/index

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Re: Freds Gas Bash Santa Rosa CA BACK ON by Young's Union @ Tue May 21 2013 11:53 AM

I have my calendar marked! j

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Ford Neon Sign--- check with Swabby by Bob Richards @ Tue May 21 2013 11:47 AM

I am posting this for Warren (Swabby): I have up For Sale: A very nice, single-sided FORD neon. The sign measures 93"X36", is approx. 9" deep and weighs about 175-200 lbs. I've been told, that the neon and transformer were replaced ab

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Re: Oklahoma by okoil1 @ Tue May 21 2013 11:44 AM

Considering our hobby family, The storm was south of chuck Witte but I worry about my friend Mike Ramsey.

Re: Glass cylinder cleaning?? by Woodys Rod Shop @ Tue May 21 2013 11:40 AM

I have used CLR and a scotch bright. red or gray