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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69886 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:04 am Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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RalphMH wrote: |
I have made one number unrecognizable in each case, because I want to see in case my scans are used somewhere else. Sorry |
I'm not sure what this means, one of the numbers above is incorrect?
Maybe post the correct information here in your text - That way you can still see if the images show up elsewhere but the actual dimensions are here for people to reference. _________________ How to Post Photos
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srfndoc Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 3280 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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RalphMH wrote: |
No signs, but original dimension sheets from the 1950s. These were available from the VW advertising department for those who wanted to make their own signs or facade decorations.
I have made one number unrecognizable in each case, because I want to see in case my scans are used somewhere else. Sorry |
These were also available in a VW dealer issued brochure called "VW Standards for External Marketing".
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RalphMH Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2005 Posts: 85 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:09 am Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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A = 35
B = 14
C = 2,5 %
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Jos.Hall Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2011 Posts: 337 Location: Sunny So Cal.
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Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:42 pm Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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I picked up this beaut not too long ago My first and definitely a keeper.
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srfndoc Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 3280 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:14 am Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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Nice get. Not a lot of traffic on this thread lately but I know of many signs that have changed hands in the last year or so. Pricing seems to have gone up as well (like everything). _________________ RPM=(MPH*336* (R&P*4th*1.26))/Tire Diameter in inches |
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hoffvw Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2001 Posts: 161
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Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:58 am Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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Jos.Hall wrote: |
I picked up this beaut not too long ago My first and definitely a keeper.
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Watched that on shopgoodwill.com, and should have set my high bid higher. Glad to see it went to someone who appreciates it. |
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Jos.Hall Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2011 Posts: 337 Location: Sunny So Cal.
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:48 am Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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Thanks Hoff, I was definitely willing to go way higher than it went but was pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately they didn't do a good job shipping it and some of the porcelain on the corners was chipped in shipping I decided not to complain too much as it's perfect for me and my needs. _________________ PM ME TO ADD YOUR '67 TO THE '67 BUG REGISTRY!!!!
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hoffvw Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2001 Posts: 161
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Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2022 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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Agreed. There are some good deals on there, if you watch. I was stunned when the sign showed up. Sorry to hear about the shipping, it's hit or miss. |
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otherbeach Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2016 Posts: 281 Location: Illinois
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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I don't like to see reddish rust on signs. It makes me suspicious of the aging. Thank you for pointing out that they are repos. I am considering using paint thickness meters to start documenting known old vs. something I am examining. China and India are getting good at faking signs.
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Wanted to post these for awareness. These were for sale recently (the guy had three of them) and were being sold as reproductions (and priced accordingly):
These use an original makers mark but were definitely made much later (probably in the 80's/90's). Either way, cool looking reproduction sign. |
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srfndoc Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 3280 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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Orange rust is definitely a clue. I know of at least two of the old sign makers that are back in business and will make any sign you want so you need to be careful. I really wish you could say the new ones use a new makers mark but as you can see in this sign, they used an original makers mark so that's not a guarantee any more. _________________ RPM=(MPH*336* (R&P*4th*1.26))/Tire Diameter in inches |
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Jos.Hall Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2011 Posts: 337 Location: Sunny So Cal.
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 1:19 am Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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I've never seen another Boos & Hahn sign so I figured I'd post this one here.
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'67 L41 Vert 157343589
'67 L19K Vert 157452166
'67 L19K Vert ??????
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'67 L54 Vert 15745800 (Parted out)
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srfndoc Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 3280 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:27 am Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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Jos.Hall wrote: |
I've never seen another Boos & Hahn sign so I figured I'd post this one here.
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Cool find! I've seen that makers mark on lots of non-vw signs but this is the first vw.
Here it is on a non-vw sign:
Here is an NOS VW sign made by Boos Hahn with the corresponding sticker on the back:
This VW sign has the same font style as yours and I think came out of Canada:
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Jos.Hall Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2011 Posts: 337 Location: Sunny So Cal.
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:46 pm Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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srfndoc wrote: |
Cool find! I've seen that makers mark on lots of non-vw signs but this is the first vw.
Here it is on a non-vw sign:
Here is an NOS VW sign made by Boos Hahn with the corresponding sticker on the back:
This VW sign has the same font style as yours and I think came out of Canada:
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Srfndoc, Thanks for the response. I knew that they did a lot of advertising signs back in the 50s and they go all the way back to the teens so I was confident that the sign was legit. It was just a matter of making sure it arrived here safely from Hungary.
Here is a photo of the sign after I took some Bar Keepers Friend to remove the stubborn grease stains.
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'67 L41 Vert 157343589
'67 L19K Vert 157452166
'67 L19K Vert ??????
'67 L282 Vert 157419653
'67 L620 Sedan 117534350 (Sold)
'67 L54 Vert 15745800 (Parted out)
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srfndoc Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2010 Posts: 3280 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: Porcelain Enamel Sign Fest |
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Jos.Hall wrote: |
srfndoc wrote: |
Cool find! I've seen that makers mark on lots of non-vw signs but this is the first vw.
Here it is on a non-vw sign:
Here is an NOS VW sign made by Boos Hahn with the corresponding sticker on the back:
This VW sign has the same font style as yours and I think came out of Canada:
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Srfndoc, Thanks for the response. I knew that they did a lot of advertising signs back in the 50s and they go all the way back to the teens so I was confident that the sign was legit. It was just a matter of making sure it arrived here safely from Hungary.
Here is a photo of the sign after I took some Bar Keepers Friend to remove the stubborn grease stains.
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That cleaned up well. I've had many signs shipped over and its always nerve wracking. Fedex seems to be the best for stuff coming from Europe with the local post delivery services a total crap shoot. _________________ RPM=(MPH*336* (R&P*4th*1.26))/Tire Diameter in inches |
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