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1962 Fire Chief Gasoline Texaco Pump Plate Porcelain Sign...Five Colors | Gas, Oil, and Service Signs495 of 548 |  |  |
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I found this mint sign last year in southern Indiana. The guy I bought this from was selling a few signs so he could put a little more money into one of his fire trucks. The date is March 1. 1962. This type of sign would be on a gas pump.
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