Steve Moskowitz Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 As many of you know, I am an avid collector of Oldsmobile junk to go with my cars. I bought a sign this weekend that I was vaguely aware of but have never seen before. Thought I would share it with you! Anyone know of any other rare Olds signs for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I still wonder what became of the 40s-50s vintage Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Service, and Oldsmobile with HydraMatic Drive neon signs that were on F.E. Watkins Motor Co in South Hill VA. They were on the building and in reasonably good shape until the Watkins family sold their Chevy and Olds franchises to Sadler out of Emporia VA (the NASCAR Sadlers). The Sadlers remodeled the building facade and never saw the neons again after that.Reminds me that both the Buick and Pontiac dealers here would courtesy wash a customer's car after almost any service work. Swanson did it for Cadillacs, but not Oldsmobile or Nissan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed burke Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Hey Steve, Thought you might like to look at this one. Found it in a Ca. antique shop. Live in Ca. now. I am originally from chicago area and bought a few olds from Mars olds. Where is their stuff? Haven't been back in a long time.ED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65Jayone Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I've had my eye on this piece (these pieces) for a while, being that I own a '65 Jetstar I:1965 Oldsmobile Daytona Pure Oil NASCAR Poster Brochure - eBay (item 350337937208 end time Jun-06-10 07:48:38 PDT)But can't bring myself to spend the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) Never got back to this thread as the auction company did not recognize my bid and I lost the sign! Ed, Jack and Chuck Thompson were my friends and I actually was their service rep for awhile. I lost another similar sign to the one I posted today in worse condition but it went over my budget. Sure wish mioney was no object at times but I guess I can't have it all. I did get this stained class 30 X 40 artwork that i first saw in 1976 and could not afford to buy! (post picture tomorrow!) Edited September 26, 2010 by Steve Moskowitz (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Steve,I have been wondering, might you have anything from Walter & Lennertz Oldsmobile that you might be willing to let go to a deserving home. It may not mean anything to most folks, but as you know I have a personal connection/interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Dave, I sure do. Let me figure out what I can part with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Steve,Sounds good to me. Feel free to use PM on this, if you prefer.Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1969dan Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 If anyone has any photos or signage from University Olds in Lansing, I would be interested. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 And I sure would like that huge neon Jim Graham Olds sign you saved from the dumpster way back when Steve!LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Steve.I have been contacted by the grand daughter of Mr. Walter of "Walter & Lennertz." She indicates she has dealership memorabilia/photos, etc. Hope I can land something good. We shall see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Steve:I'm a Buick guy, but that sign is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have been thinking, might you have anything from Wally & Lennertz Oldsmobile that you might be willing to let go to a worthy house. It may not mean anything to most people, but as you know I have a individual connection/interest?. . . .Your connection to Walter & Lennertz would be, asks a former "Region Rat" from the "Steel City"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Steve,I have been wondering, might you have anything from Walter & Lennertz Oldsmobile that you might be willing to let go to a deserving home. It may not mean anything to most folks, but as you know I have a personal connection/interest?<!--StartFragment--><title data-cke-title="Rich text editor, vB_Editor_QR_editor, press ALT 0 for help.">Rich text editor, vB_Editor_QR_editor, press ALT 0 for help.</title><base href="http://forums.aaca.org/" data-cke-temp="1"><link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="http://forums.aaca.org/clientscript/vbulletin_css/style00006l/editor_contents.css"><style type="text/css" data-cke-temp="1">form{border: 1px dotted #FF0000;padding: 2px;}img.cke_hidden{background-image: url(http://forums.aaca.org/clientscript/ckeditor/plugins/forms/images/hiddenfield.gif?t=B8DJ5M3);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border: 1px solid #a9a9a9;width: 16px !important;height: 16px !important;}img.cke_iframe{background-image: url(http://forums.aaca.org/clientscript/ckeditor/plugins/iframe/images/placeholder.png?t=B8DJ5M3);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border: 1px solid #a9a9a9;width: 80px;height: 80px;}html.CSS1Compat [contenteditable=false]{ min-height:0 !important;}html.CSS1Compat abbr[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat acronym[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat address[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat b[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat bdo[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat big[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat cite[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat code[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat del[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat dfn[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat em[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat font[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat i[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat ins[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat label[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat kbd[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat q[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat s[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat samp[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat small[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat span[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat strike[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat strong[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat sub[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat sup[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat tt[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat u[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat var[contenteditable=false],html.CSS1Compat mark[contenteditable=false]{ display:inline-block;}html { _overflow-y: scroll; cursor: text; *cursor:auto;}img, input, textarea { cursor: default;}a.cke_anchor,a.cke_anchor_empty,a[name],a[data-cke-saved-name]{background:url(http://forums.aaca.org/clientscript/ckeditor/plugins/vblink/images/anchor.gif?t=B8DJ5M3) no-repeat left center;border:1px dotted #00f;padding-left:18px;cursor:auto;}a.cke_anchor_empty{display:inline-block;}img.cke_anchor{background:url(http://forums.aaca.org/clientscript/ckeditor/plugins/vblink/images/anchor.gif?t=B8DJ5M3) no-repeat left center;border:1px dotted #00f;width:16px;min-height:15px;height:1.15em;vertical-align:text-bottom;}</style><!--StartFragment-->I have been thinking, might you have anything from Wally & Lennertz Oldsmobile that you might be willing to let go to a worthy house. It may not mean anything to most people, but as you know I have a individual connection/interest?. . . .<!--EndFragment--><!--EndFragment-->HMM..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Took a while to get rid of it. My moderation tools are not working worth a hoot this morning for some reason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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