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Posted By: nvl11 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 02:32 PM
I was given this Johnson sign, and I would appreciate any help in determining its value. The paint is in rough condition it had been hanging in my Grandfathers garage for years.
Thanks,
Cory

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Posted By: advertologist Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 04:29 PM
welcome to oldgas.. cool
value: minimal
Posted By: Dave's Garage Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 04:34 PM
The fact that it belonged to your grandfather should make it priceless to you.

I agree to anyone else...minimal value in that condition.
Posted By: Bbburke Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 04:50 PM
Not worth selling. Keep the family heirloom.
Posted By: BryceG Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 04:59 PM
get one side restored... that way you can still enjoy the piece while still having that nostalgia with it being your gpas
Posted By: AZ_66_Native Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 05:58 PM
Welcome to oldgas. Have you had any offers?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/clt/4631527990.html
Posted By: Mike M. Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 06:05 PM
Welcome to Old-Gas.... Agreed Minimal value as it is.

But just remember a restored porcelain sign is done with filler and automotive paint and not restored in Porcelain.
Posted By: Dick Bennett Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 07:45 PM

Posted: 6 days ago

NO Sentimental Value, except for $$$
Posted By: THERMOMAN Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 08:02 PM
Your sign is on the verge of being undisplayable.
Posted By: mcguffeyd1 Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 08:10 PM
Originally Posted By: BryceG
get one side restored... that way you can still enjoy the piece while still having that nostalgia with it being your gpas

Would cost a small fortune to restore. Leave as is...
Posted By: Bbburke Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 09:21 PM
Dick Bennett all over it. He investigates more thoroughly than F.B.I.
Posted By: gasmelincelr Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 11:20 PM
That might buff out.
Posted By: jbrooks Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Thu Aug 28 2014 11:52 PM
Good find Dick
Posted By: Yellow57 Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Fri Aug 29 2014 12:19 AM
There should be no value on this sign as it was part of your family history, as much as it should be this is the sign my grandpa had for years !
Posted By: 1968pickup Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Fri Aug 29 2014 01:12 AM
If it was at a sale and they said make offer I might go to 40 bucks but im cheap.. and if it was your grandpa's no way I would sell it for that.. its shot but still might look cool in the right spot
Posted By: Curtisstewart Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Fri Aug 29 2014 02:07 AM
Definitely a beater! Rare sign tho
Posted By: scottpcm Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Sat Aug 30 2014 01:29 PM
I agree get one side restored and keep it. Value as is is none in my opinion other than the "Family" value. Scott B.
Posted By: K W FRITH Re: 30" Johnson Gasolene Sign value - Sat Aug 30 2014 09:27 PM
The guys are all correct! No real value, but as something owned by your grandfather, it should be preserved for family ownership. Either leave it "as is", or do as suggested and restore one side, so future generations might see what your grandfather had seen in the sign!
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