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Two favorites in my collection. Mobiloil was found in the attic of my grandmother's house after her death. It was being used as a drip can for roof leaks. Never opened SOCONY Paints can found in an antique store in central Texas several years ago. Purchased for $15.
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The roof on the house started leaking today. Pennegar to the rescue. Very nice cans and God Bless your Grandmother!
Thanks to stonesfan1, EJW-54, MMM, officialfuel, garrybeair, gargoylecollector, and jameyrd for the love. I'm sure the Mobiloil can was in my grandmother's attic when she bought her house. No one in my family put it there.
Thank you bratjdd!