Oldgas.com Home  

Click here for Petro Porcelain Sign auction listings


Home | Help | Events | Auctions | Parts | Pictures | Links | Contact
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 8,509
Likes: 289
Oldgas Online Cool OP
Moderator
OP Online Cool
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 8,509
Likes: 289
I have several signs that were displayed in a frame or were made in a way that they did not have any mounting holes. I also has a couple flange signs that I wanted to mount flat on the wall. Drilling non-factory holes was just not an option for me.

After a talk with my local old-school hardware store guy, I walked out with several sets of mirror hanging clips.

The clips mount behind the sign, mostly out of sight when finished. The upper clips are spring loaded. To install sign, put the sign into the hook of the upper clips and push up 1/4". Then swing the sign down into the hooks of the lower clips and the upper clips will follow the upper edge down to keep it secure. Measuring as the instructions specify is the key.

Doesn't take long. No need to drill the sign. Easy to remove sign, if needed.

DSCN3694.jpg
Upper clips are spring loaded

DSCN3695.jpg
Finished look of cast bronze sign plate with mirror mounting clips.

DSCN3696.jpg
Clip package

DSCN3697.jpg
Instructions on package


Jim "Oldgas" Potts
Your host and moderator
Please use For Sale forums to sell

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.
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,900
Likes: 48
H
Veteran Member
Online Content
Veteran Member
H
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,900
Likes: 48
Looks great Jim....... I do the same thing with the clear plastic mirror clips and they are made so that the sign fits right up against the wall.

Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 6,272
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 6,272
Mirror clips have been a mainstay for me, when hanging my ad glass...

Jim, the ones you are using; look quite different that the "cheap ones" I use! LOL

The sign looks good!


Looking for Tide Water/ Tide Water-Associated/ Tidewater items
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,165
Likes: 44
B
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
B
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,165
Likes: 44
Great tip to share !


Wanted TEXACO related items & SUNOCO related items .Signs -Globes et'c. Oil Cans - Grease cans .
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,391
Likes: 4
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,391
Likes: 4
Good idea Jim . Cool signs you have as well.


I like SINCLAIR and old American made stuff ... No china items.
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,659
C
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
C
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,659
Certainly simpler than having to make frames for them!




Collecting anything keeps you young at heart!
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 3,255
Likes: 12
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 3,255
Likes: 12
Originally Posted By Bob Richards
Mirror clips have been a mainstay for me, when hanging my ad glass...

Jim, the ones you are using; look quite different that the "cheap ones" I use! LOL

The sign looks good!


Same here Jim...those are more fancy than what I have used.

Thanks for Posting Jim!


Thanks
Mike

Always Looking for any Pure Oil and Sunoco Items.
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 128
H
Petro Enthusiast
Offline
Petro Enthusiast
H
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 128
Great idea! Will definitely use in the future. Thanks, Tim

Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,348
Likes: 1
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 5,348
Likes: 1
...neat clips...fancier than the plain ones I've seen...

Originally Posted By Oldgas
Drilling non-factory holes was just not an option for me.


...I don't think that's a viable option for anyone who claims to care about this stuff...


Looking for better Gulf items: signs, globes, cans and paper - especially porcelain Gulf flanges, and Gulf A-38 & A-62 ad glass...
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4,293
Likes: 27
Veteran Member
Offline
Veteran Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4,293
Likes: 27
Thats pretty helpful! Thank you.


Braden Splichal


Moderated by  Oldgas, Ryan Underthun 

Link Copied to Clipboard

Click here for Gas Pump auction listings

Copyright © 2023 Primarily Petroliana Interactive, All Rights Reserved

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5