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hello, I recently picked up the frame for a 6ft plastic gulf sign the tag on frame dates it in the 80's it looks like piece on bottom where it would bolt to the pole was a light gray color but im not %100 sure anybody have any idea what color these were originally?? any info is appreciated, still on the hunt for a pole started with buying one plastic gulf lens then found frame with no lens but guy wouldn't sell the pole.