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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Barn Find, Feb 18, 2017.

  1. Barn Find
    Joined: Feb 2, 2013
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    Barn Find
    Member
    from Missouri

    Does the Balloon Tire illustration date this sign to the 20s or 30s?

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    I got a good deal on this, and I like the illustration, but I am really hoping to find one that says "Air Cooled Tires" on it.

    I started looking into the Seiberling brand when I was researching the history of my old tire store Diamond T. When I saw their "air cooled" slogan, I thought one of those signs might make a nice gift for my Dad because of his air cooled cars.
     
  2. alchemy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2002
    Posts: 20,405

    alchemy
    Member

    The wheel looks about 1926.
     
  3. mr.chevrolet
    Joined: Jul 19, 2006
    Posts: 8,860

    mr.chevrolet
    Member

    better get some OSPHO on that.
     
  4. Barn Find
    Joined: Feb 2, 2013
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    Barn Find
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    from Missouri


  5. Flathead Dave
    Joined: Mar 21, 2014
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    Flathead Dave
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    from So. Cal.

    Looks more like a 1930's sign. I know they can go as high as $900 if not more in almost perfect condition.
     
    Last edited: Feb 20, 2017
  6. The sign must be pre 1940, because the company changed their slogan in 1940. If it is porcelain, that would probably make it older than painted or screen printed.
     

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