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The latest addition to the "Coke Room" arrived today, happy that it made the long journey unbroken and still works!! It makes a little noise,but considering it's a couple years older than me,it looks great for it's age! Thanks to Daddy_Nobucks for the great info on the history of this beaut! This is now the most expensive thing I've bought yet, but I think it's money well spent,and it doubles as a night-light! Thanks for looking!
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Nice, it actually looks like the design from a thermometer from the late 40's.
Thank-you cocacolakid97!
Thanks metalman!
It sure looks good up there !!
Thanks officialfuel!
Thanks tommy1002!
Perfect placement! The lighted version clocks to me are a fantastic accent to CC sign collection displays. You picked a real doozy!
Thank-you for the nice comments and for the link with the history of the clock Dave, it was very helpful. Good ole' "Made in USA" that these beauties still run & look great after 50+ years!! They don't make stuff like this anymore!!