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I know some people like signs when they remain in their rusty condition, but I like to restore some of them to show what they would have looked like when new. Here's my first attempt at a refurb. Photos in order of appearance - rusty right after purchase; after sandblast; complete & complete with flash. I'm happy with the results.
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Nice job!!
Very few people know, except us old fogeys, that Stop signs were yellow from 1922 to 1954. Glad your refurb was accurate. I still remember seeing these yellow ones as late as the 60's and 70's out on the country roads.
tommy1002 - thanks
mustang - Gotta do your homework when restoring something. The other thing different about this sign - the word "Through" is spelled out, not shortened to "Thru".
Nice job of restoring.