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« on: November 29, 2009, 05:36:38 am »

Now, this is something I would love to own. I just don't know how to get it home!

http://cgi.ebay.com/OCIR-Dragstrip-sign-on-side-of-I-5-freeway-original_W0QQitemZ120497708493QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_SM_Fan_Shop?hash=item1c0e391dcd

Any estimates on how much this sign will go for?
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« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2009, 06:58:30 am »

not only how would you get it home, but where would you put it?  It's too big for the average garage.  no doubt it would be kool to own.
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« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2009, 08:59:51 am »

That is too cool!
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« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2009, 09:20:18 am »

Just give it to our own Randy... it would go rather nicely with his garage decor.
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« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2009, 09:54:53 am »

 Tongue
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« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2009, 15:54:29 pm »

It says shipping is only $100!!!     Cheesy
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« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2009, 15:54:59 pm »

I think they'll be room in someone's container going east.... hint, hint.
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« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2009, 18:05:16 pm »

Just give it to our own Randy... it would go rather nicely with his garage decor.
Well if you guys are gonna "give" it to me, I will gladly display it in my garage. It would fit fine and it would stay in O.C., right next to the famous Whittier blvd. cruise/dragstrip.
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« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2009, 18:43:11 pm »

3,500 starting bid leaves it to those with plenty of disposable income..................
reminds me of the old Ascot park sign I have sashed away.........another piece of so cal
history.
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« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2009, 18:51:27 pm »

Tony, the old Carlsbad Raceway center two signs went for a mere $10,000 for the pair. The "Snake" wrote the check for those... I think this sign could easily go for that. If it wasn't so GD long.
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« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2009, 19:10:03 pm »

Deano,
 I know of the old Baylands (Fremont drag strip) sign a friend has, I tried but
he wouldn't part with it.  I guess someday it will pay for a year of college for his kid?
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« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2009, 00:16:35 am »

Well if you guys are gonna "give" it to me, I will gladly display it in my garage. It would fit fine and it would stay in O.C., right next to the famous Whittier blvd. cruise/dragstrip.

Yep! Hence why I suggested your venue for that great piece of So Cal memory. Oh well... hopefully, it stays in Orange County where it belongs.
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« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2009, 22:49:02 pm »

Im sure it will stay where it belongs in OC but my hunch is it wont be a VW guy...........shame.

However, it could sit above a nice collection of old racers....... i can see the photo shoot now !  Grin
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« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2009, 01:49:42 am »

I agree, it should sit above non-VW racers and stay in Orange County.
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« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2009, 23:29:44 pm »

Wow Fred..... we agree  Wink
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« Reply #15 on: December 02, 2009, 01:29:48 am »

Wow Fred..... we agree  Wink

Yeah, neato.

So... back to thread content; who's gonna end up with this sign?
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« Reply #16 on: December 02, 2009, 01:39:54 am »

Deano, get HotVW's to buy it, that would be cool, but then where would you put it? Or even a local VW cliub. Wink We can't let that sign go to just anybody.  Sad
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« Reply #17 on: December 02, 2009, 02:27:54 am »

Looking at the auction that just ended, the sign did not make its reserve, which is a surprise. I do not think the "players" were aware of it sale due to the way it was listed. Hard to tell if it will go back on e-bay and try it again, or ?
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« Reply #18 on: December 02, 2009, 02:31:08 am »

Thanks for the update, Deano.
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« Reply #19 on: December 02, 2009, 11:11:47 am »

How about opening a food place with a vintage drag race theme in the businesses area where the track used to be... this sign would be the perfect name sign for that place... 
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« Reply #20 on: December 02, 2009, 15:06:56 pm »

How about opening a food place with a vintage drag race theme in the businesses area where the track used to be... this sign would be the perfect name sign for that place... 

If the economy wasn't so weird, I'd say yes to that. Pretty cool idea, Jon.
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« Reply #21 on: December 02, 2009, 15:28:49 pm »

Isn't the saying "build it and they will come" valid any more?
If it helps I will try to eat there every second year...   Tongue
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« Reply #22 on: December 02, 2009, 15:30:46 pm »

Isn't the saying "build it and they will come" valid any more?
If it helps I will try to eat there every second year...   Tongue

Heck, if they build it in Orange County, I'll eat there at least once a week. The saying still rings true... it's just finding someone willing to do it, locally.
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« Reply #23 on: December 02, 2009, 15:50:31 pm »

The saying is now" if you pay for it, I will build it, then, they might come"
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« Reply #24 on: December 03, 2009, 02:29:39 am »

The saying is now" if you pay for it, I will build it, then, they might come"

HAHA!! Spoken like a true-blue DEEK. Right on, Randy.
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« Reply #25 on: December 04, 2009, 23:23:24 pm »

A deal has been done. The OCIR sign will hang out with VWs.....
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« Reply #26 on: December 05, 2009, 00:01:51 am »

Do tell Deano!

On a side note, Paul should have his parts today Smiley
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« Reply #27 on: December 05, 2009, 00:36:16 am »

A deal has been done. The OCIR sign will hang out with VWs.....
I can guess...
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« Reply #28 on: December 05, 2009, 01:12:47 am »

Betcha you can't....
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« Reply #29 on: December 05, 2009, 02:10:56 am »

My guess is "Loco" Lorenzo Pearson?
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