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chevy59
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These double sided lighted signs hung in Standard Oil Gas stations in the late 50's and early 60's. This sign was actually picked from a Standard Oil Gas Station some time ago. This sign needs to be rewired and therefore does not light, that is on my "To Do" list.
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