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Posted By: huskybob IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Tue Jun 24 2014 04:15 AM
A friend of mine just acquired this sign.... he's more into cars and I am no judge of value, so looking forward to what you guys think it might be worth.
Also kind of wondering if any of the 4 states are more rare than the others?
Thanks in advance,

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Posted By: texacokie Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Tue Jun 24 2014 09:55 AM
What a great sign.
Posted By: 2 Gallon Luke Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Tue Jun 24 2014 10:51 AM
A MINT one sold for almost 20k at the Iowa Gas auction in 2010. Given that this one is so rough, Id still estimate it to be worth many thousands of dollars. This sign does not come on the market very often at all, and is truly a spectacular piece despite the flaws.
Posted By: powerlube Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Tue Jun 24 2014 01:18 PM
20 grand mint
A #7 sold at auction somewhere around 4ish k?
Posted By: Alex Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Tue Jun 24 2014 01:36 PM
I am not an expert, but I have seen more Idaho and Washingtom signs than Montana ones. But, that is not a scientific study...LOL
Posted By: bsplichal95 Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Wed Jun 25 2014 01:10 AM
Awesome sign!
Posted By: Bob Richards Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Wed Jun 25 2014 01:25 AM
Alex, I've been trying to recall just how many Montana Chief signs I've seen... And I keep coming back to 2 possibly 3.....

I've seen maybe a 1/2 dozen Idaho... And a "ton of Oregon Chief's"....
Posted By: huskybob Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Wed Jun 25 2014 04:32 AM
Thanks very much for the information guys.
Got a few PM's and emails on the value.... they ranged from $2,000 to $7,000. I'm thinking the higher values are just a little on the optimistic side, but at least it will give him some idea as to the value.
I've only seen one or two Chief signs that were in much better condition in the now defunct Hot Rod Cafe in Post Falls, Idaho.
Pretty sure OTDP ended up with the Washington Chief.
Thanks again,
Posted By: GILMORE Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Wed Jun 25 2014 05:34 AM
Anybody have the single state version(s)? Cool neon island canopy at this station...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WQq5XgjOEm4/UZYrVtGTzHI/AAAAAAAAR8I/a9B9WHIfoV4/s1600/Washington+Chief+gas+station,+Feb+1946.JPG

Posted By: Tbirdgas Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Wed Jun 25 2014 02:40 PM
There was an Idaho and Washington chief sign at the hot rod cafe auction.Want a sign that's dime a dozen collect Texaco, don't get to many chances to buy any of the Chief signs.
Posted By: Highway66 Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Wed Jun 25 2014 03:53 PM
Wow now that's just pure awesome! Great sign!
Posted By: huskybob Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Wed Jun 25 2014 06:11 PM
Great picture G. Do you have any idea what it says above the "Washington Chief" part of the neon sign?
Posted By: Alex Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Wed Jun 25 2014 06:21 PM
Originally Posted By: Bob Richards
Alex, I've been trying to recall just how many Montana Chief signs I've seen... And I keep coming back to 2 possibly 3.....

I've seen maybe a 1/2 dozen Idaho... And a "ton of Oregon Chief's"....


I have only seen two Montana ones....there was a rumor there were some in SW Montana, but have not seen it.
Posted By: 2 Gallon Luke Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Wed Jun 25 2014 07:20 PM
Heard a story once of the set of 4 signs that were in a private collection, but en route to a new owner were blown off a truck on the freeway and destroyed!
Posted By: Dick Bennett Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Wed Jun 25 2014 11:08 PM
Originally Posted By: huskybob
Great picture G. Do you have any idea what it says above the "Washington Chief" part of the neon sign?

Looks to me to read "SAVE WITH", when I toggle in.
Posted By: GILMORE Re: IDAHO CHIEF-72" - Thu Jun 26 2014 03:20 AM
You amaze me DB as I couldn't make it out.

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