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    Posted 14 years ago

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    AzTom
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    This is a 5 gal oil can Sohilube with the old style logo. Anyone know the time period this logo was used?
    Thanks, Tom

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    1. Pop_abides Pop_abides, 14 years ago
      I'd say 60's but I'll check my expert (my son) and get back.........
    2. Pop_abides Pop_abides, 14 years ago
      Got an answer from my expert, he says most likely 1955 based on graphic......
    3. aycockonxion aycockonxion, 14 years ago
      I would agree with the 1955 assessment. Sohio Premex was introduced in '55, and I believe the SAE 140 was Premex, and this logo is correct to that period as well.

      Interesting historical information about Sohio is available here - http://www.dantiques.com/sohio/

      and here - http://www.dantiques.com/sohio/timeline.htm
    4. AzTom AzTom, 14 years ago
      Thanks for the help. Jason, that link has a lot of cool info.

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