michael.warshaw Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1940s-Mopar-Chrysler-Neon-Lighted-Sign-Original-VERY-NICE-NEED-TO-LOOK-/390430101314?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae7728f42 Quote
40P10touring sedan Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 "there are 5 10" pieces"?...I think he meant 10'....I could buy a 40 ply clock and the correct glovebox door for it for that kind of money...sheesh! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 lots of luck..but as they say one born every minute and he needs but one... Quote
Oldguy48 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 I think the mental status of anyone who would pay that kind of money for that sign should be in question. But I definitely won't be submitting a bid, so I won't have a nickel in it ! Quote
RobertKB Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 There will be some big time Mopar collectors who are tempted. Even $50,000 would be decent coin for that. Quote
Jim Shepard Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 Cost is relative - to how much you have. Someone like Jay Leno could buy this and not even squent... Quote
desoto1939 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Posted June 12, 2012 When selling something at this price of 200K the seller could easily pay for the shipping. I was going to bid on but with the shipping cost it is just a tad bid out of my price range. Its a great sign but where do you put it in a house and I would be sleeping with it according to my wife. Rich Hartung Quote
fatFreddie Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 ....I could buy a 40 ply clock and the correct glovebox door for it for that kind of money...sheesh! Not from Vintage American parts.....right Michael... That same sign can be reproduced at a sign shop for under 15K...at that price I wonder if it also comes with the crack they are smoking? Quote
Young Ed Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 How is it all original if all the neon and electrical parts on the back were replaced? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 kinda like my original ball pein hammer..handle been replaced three timea and the head twice due to normal wear and tear.. Quote
dezeldoc Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 Crack makes people do strange things and have wild dreams!! Quote
Bob Riding Posted June 13, 2012 Report Posted June 13, 2012 "there are 5 10" pieces"?...I think he meant 10'....I could buy a 40 ply clock and the correct glovebox door for it for that kind of money...sheesh! I need a glovebox door for my '40. I have a nice clock that I found years ago, but unless I do significant alterations to my regular glovebox door, I can't install it. If you run into one, I 'd be interested. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 When signs get old, you about have to replace neon items to make it work. I suppose he means the finish and lettering are original. You need lotsa space for that one. Quote
randroid Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 Gents, To say that sign is a "little pricy" is like saying that when you jump in the air you're a "little closer" to the sun. -Randy Quote
HanksB3B Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 I must agree with the store owner (the grey haired guy in the foreground) that it's good to plan for ones retirement. Hank Quote
greg g Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 When I did pars runs for the Dodge Dealer I worked for in highschool, the regional warehouse (Forsythe Motor Parts) Had one of those behind thier main counter. Pretty impressive back in the day. That was in the mid 60's and I'm sure it had been there since they were available. Wonder what it cost new and if mother MOPAR required certain level parts sellers to have one? Forsythe served an area about 50 miles around Syracuse so there were a lot of dealers that used them. There still is a Business still operating and selling auto parts by that name but I do not believe they are affiliated with MOPAR any longer. The building where the sign was still stands operating as the office for the Body shop of a Chrysler Jeep dealer. Quote
fstfish66 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Posted June 16, 2012 any one have jay lenos e mail ?? looks like it right up his alley,, beautiful sign looks way to good to be orignal,, Quote
Roadkingcoupe Posted June 17, 2012 Report Posted June 17, 2012 It belongs in a museum where everyone could enjoy it. Quote
fstfish66 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 It belongs in a museum where everyone could enjoy it. i agree the chrysler museum in auburn hills mich,,maybe some one here can buy it and donate it,,,,,, Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 no bids but two offers have been made..I am sure the owner rejected these offers...I'd be curious toknow what the offers wee..reality often bites..!! Quote
JIPJOBXX Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 In the town that I was born and raised up in there was an old movie house that had the name of the theater on the front of the building. Well the movie house was sold and the new owner took it upon himself to destroy the old marquee sign one early Sunday morning. What a shame as it was like taking an historical land mark and destroying it. Of course he did not get into trouble but still you would have thought that maybe he could have just left that sign alone for the city and for the people who live in Menlo. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 when the city pays for the restoration of the facility, they have a say.. the historical foundation and ABR of most cities make it just to hard on some homeowners and why you see a lot of derelict houses in old section of town.. Quote
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