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Sun Dec 11 2011 04:08 PM
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I have looked through my Texaco books and do not see this sign. Is it real? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Texaco-Porcelain...70#ht_500wt_949
Alex Looking for Texaco and Power Gasoline items
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I am pretty sure that it is Real........
***Wanted*** Always looking for Oilzum, Kunz, and Husky Cans, Signs and Smalls.
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I'm far, far from a Texaco expert....but as a sign in general...I'd bet a lot it's real.
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I go with the majority
Wanted Owens Motor Oil & Mobiloil Gargoyle. Brad Ralston & my website is www.petrobarn.com
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I scanned my books, but couldn't find it. With all the fake stuff out there I am getting gun shy.
Alex Looking for Texaco and Power Gasoline items
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I am sure not every texaco sign made is in "The Books".....
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Bottom portion of an original......... No mounting holes, was cut all along the red border. It's in your books...
Sorry it's not in my buddy's book "A Tour With Texaco " The sign is in the series of Clear, Clean, Golden Signs. 30" X 30" with a 1/2" Red border... I can post a photo if needed ?
Doug
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I agree,,, just because it's not in a book and no body has seen one on here doesn't make it a fake,,
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Doug, as always you came through for me. I thought it was familar, but just not right. I know not everything is in the books, but I didn't want to get "jumped on" by some folks for not trying to do some research before I came here to post.
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Doug asked me to post this photo for him;
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Yours is different from the ebay one.
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I think there's two versions of that sign, I'll try to find another photo.
I also asked the seller for dimensions and a photo of the back...
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