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Neon Signs Club- Show us your glow!

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    #1001 3 years ago

    I've been looking for years for a neon version of the Universal logo with no luck. Any of you neon guys capable of doing something like that?

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    #1002 3 years ago

    You seek Ryan Claytor and Josh Goodacre. PM Ryan. Look a few posts up for him.

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    #1003 3 years ago

    Yo! buddy of mine turned me on to this thread, wanted to share this crazy 1-off sign I found/

    Fiance and I were furniture shopping and in the mall across from the furniture store was a little mom and pop jeweler going out of business. we hopped in to check it out. They were jewelry first but had all sorts of eclectic shit. Family business in town for 40+ years or something like that.

    Anyway, saw this thing behind an empty display counter covered in dust. Dude said it didnt work, it came off the wall of an Asian restaurant that used to be in the mall. When that place closed they were gutting it and he and his dad walked down there and saved it.

    Anyway, 5 transformers later and here she is. Pretty huge. The repair guy who fixed it was thrilled with it when he and his wife got it going, said they sat and had a margarita in its glow. Throws great light in the game room. Super stoked. Oh yeah, I paid $200.

    Cheers and lovely thread, how did I miss it.

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    #1004 3 years ago

    Great looking sign. Any video/GIF of the animation?

    #1005 3 years ago

    Here's a classic Grain Belt that had been hanging in the same location for the last 30 years, at least. Lots of corrosion on the metal. Here's a before and after.

    It looks WAY better and brighter than shown.

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    #1006 3 years ago
    Quoted from ImNotNorm:

    That's great! Thanks for the offer. Should it come to that I'll send you a PM. Much appreciated

    Pics of ballast

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    #1007 3 years ago
    Quoted from jhanley:

    Pics of ballast[quoted image]

    Thanks! And thank you for sending me your spare tube. Mine has been stuck in customs for 21 days now.

    I just need to find the ballast now.

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    #1008 3 years ago

    Could buy a below average pinball machine for the price of this one, but i couldn't be happier. Bought from the neon wizards at God's Own Junkyard in London, UK.

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    #1009 3 years ago
    Quoted from theadicts77:

    Could buy a below average pinball machine for the price of this one, but i couldn't be happier. Bought from the neon wizards at God's Own Junkyard in London, UK.
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    Very nice!

    #1010 3 years ago
    Quoted from theadicts77:

    Could buy a below average pinball machine for the price of this one, but i couldn't be happier. Bought from the neon wizards at God's Own Junkyard in London, UK.
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    Now you got me thinking how much it cost

    #1011 3 years ago
    Quoted from ImNotNorm:

    Now you got me thinking how much it cost

    Ha, well it was roughly 3k in USD. They are expensive, but also the best in the business IMO. Already placed my next order

    #1012 3 years ago

    Pro - 100$
    Con - gotta pick it up in Pittsburgh, PA area.
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    #1013 3 years ago
    Quoted from meSz:

    Gotta pick it up in Pittsburgh, PA area.

    Do you have any friends in that area? If you had a bud pick it up for you no one would be the wiser.

    #1014 3 years ago
    Quoted from littlecammi:

    Do you have any friends in that area? If you had a bud pick it up for you no one would be the wiser.

    I’m selling the the sign and I’m in Pittsburgh till the 19th.

    #1015 3 years ago
    Quoted from meSz:

    I’m selling the the sign and I’m in Pittsburgh till the 19th.

    That was pretty unclear. Looked like you wished you could get it.

    #1016 3 years ago
    Quoted from yzfguy:

    That was pretty unclear. Looked like you wished you could get it.

    Yeah it was .... so thanks for posting and allowing me to clarify.

    #1017 3 years ago
    Quoted from meSz:

    Pro - 100$
    Con - gotta pick it up in Pittsburgh, PA area.
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    I'd buy if you had it near Chicago

    #1018 3 years ago

    Looking to trade these locally before I hang them up. I have enough bud signs and 0 interest in golf. Looking for less popular brand signs.

    I'm on vacation this week and might be able to meet halfway.

    Bud is 30.5" x 18.5"
    Amstel is 28.75" x 19

    PM me.

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    #1019 3 years ago
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    #1020 3 years ago
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    #1021 3 years ago

    What you guys know about this, never seen one before. 00Y0Y_bhRjeIgNIcM_0rX0iB_1200x900 (resized).jpg00Y0Y_bhRjeIgNIcM_0rX0iB_1200x900 (resized).jpg

    #1022 3 years ago
    Quoted from golfingdad1:

    What you guys know about this, never seen one before.

    Oldest operating brewing company in America.

    One of their neon signs.

    LTG : )

    #1023 3 years ago
    Quoted from golfingdad1:

    What you guys know about this, never seen one before. [quoted image]

    Yuengling is about 40 min from me. Great brewery tour they have!

    Chris

    #1024 3 years ago

    My wive and me bought for hell lot of money this very rare and limited neon from a local brewerie in Cologne/Germany.
    It is "made in Germany" (never knew that we have such a firm making neons) .. a beauty:

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/8suzy3hv1l7f1gd/Reisdorf%20K%C3%B6lsch%20Neon.mp4?dl=0

    The colors are natural much much nicer.

    The original version of this neon is since the 1960´mounted on a house in Cologne ... very very large ...

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    #1025 3 years ago

    cooles Neon Tom eine Röhre schaltet aber nicht ganz ab

    lg freaktech

    #1026 3 years ago
    Quoted from kapsreiter:

    cooles Neon Tom eine Röhre schaltet aber nicht ganz ab
    lg freaktech

    Yes, but only to see on video .. in natural it looks pretty nice.

    #1027 3 years ago

    nice animation, could you set the speed faster?

    #1028 3 years ago
    Quoted from SilverUnicorn:

    Yuengling is about 40 min from me. Great brewery tour they have!
    Chris

    Is the beer any good ?

    #1029 3 years ago
    Quoted from golfingdad1:

    Is the beer any good ?

    Yes, used to drink the amber lager exclusively. It's not that craft crap!!

    #1030 3 years ago
    Quoted from golfingdad1:

    Is the beer any good ?

    I like it, but that is subjective

    Chris

    #1031 3 years ago
    Quoted from poppapin:

    Yes, used to drink the amber lager exclusively. It's not that craft crap!!

    Quoted from SilverUnicorn:

    I like it, but that is subjective
    Chris

    I'll have to find some and give it a try .

    #1032 3 years ago

    Come visit. We can go there, take the tour, and come back and play pinball

    Chris

    #1033 3 years ago

    I would love to pick up some of the pinball company logo neons such as: Bally, Williams, Stern and Jersey Jack.

    Anyone have recommendations on where to purchase these? I see some on EBay but all coming from China?

    Thanks
    Ed

    #1034 3 years ago

    JJP had his own neons a while ago ... it was something around 400 bucks and suddenly ... the vhines showed up. Not the quality like original but for 120 bucks or so .... Also I have a chinaman BBB Logo. I think for pinball neons you have to buy chinese stuff and, I am very happy with it. Only on one neon I had to swap a transformer.

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    #1035 3 years ago

    Here is the sign in my arcade. Hard to capture with a photo. It more purple than pink. :shrug:
    The sign is about 4 feet by 5 feet in size, mounted on a black acrylic base.
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    #1036 3 years ago
    Quoted from VividPsychosis:

    Here is the sign in my arcade. Hard to capture with a photo. It more purple than pink. :shrug:
    The sign is about 4 feet by 5 feet in size, mounted on a black acrylic base.
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    That is a killer sign

    #1037 3 years ago
    Quoted from radium:

    That is a killer sign

    Thank you very much! Here is the only other shot I could find on my phone. To show size. It’s massive though with that back piece and frame.

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    #1038 3 years ago
    Quoted from VividPsychosis:

    Here is the sign in my arcade. Hard to capture with a photo. It more purple than pink. :shrug:
    The sign is about 4 feet by 5 feet in size, mounted on a black acrylic base.
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    That’s a kick ass sign!

    #1039 3 years ago
    Quoted from VividPsychosis:

    Thank you very much! Here is the only other shot I could find on my phone. To show size. It’s massive though with that back piece and frame.
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    I bet it’s heavy as hell. Is the ballast attached or external?

    #1040 3 years ago
    Quoted from ZMeny:

    I bet it’s heavy as hell. Is the ballast attached or external?

    It’s attached, behind the black acrylic base, the shop built a wooden framed box to nail to the wall, then secured the base of neon sign to the wood frame to hold it up. Lol.

    #1041 3 years ago
    Quoted from VividPsychosis:

    Here is the sign in my arcade. Hard to capture with a photo. It more purple than pink. :shrug:
    The sign is about 4 feet by 5 feet in size, mounted on a black acrylic base.
    [quoted image][quoted image]

    This is the content I’m here for. Absolutely awesome.

    #1042 3 years ago
    Quoted from VividPsychosis:

    Here is the sign in my arcade. Hard to capture with a photo. It more purple than pink. :shrug:
    The sign is about 4 feet by 5 feet in size, mounted on a black acrylic base.
    [quoted image][quoted image]

    I'm late to the party, but wow, wonderful sign! Love it!

    #1043 3 years ago

    True sign that neon is a dying art! Mt Vernon Neon, owned by Everbrite, closed their doors about a month ago. Everbrite has ceased production of neon altogether and now refer people to Antigo Neon.

    #1044 3 years ago
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    #1045 3 years ago

    I know it's not pure neon but I finished my Godzilla project. A big thanks to jhanley for sending me his spare tube!!

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    #1046 3 years ago
    Quoted from ImNotNorm:

    I know it's not pure neon but I finished my Godzilla project. A big thanks to jhanley for sending me his spare tube!!
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    KILLER!

    #1047 3 years ago
    Quoted from Pinstym:

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    Wow warriors!!! Come out to play!!!

    Where did you get that???

    #1048 3 years ago
    Quoted from ImNotNorm:

    I know it's not pure neon but I finished my Godzilla project. A big thanks to jhanley for sending me his spare tube!!
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    That's excellent! Not trying to be a ##@@ but at this point why not go to a hobby store and get stuff to make the roads and greenery to make it look like an actual street and surrounding grass and what not? Would look really good. Again, nice work ..... not tonight though as the Habs n Leafs are on in 30 mins!

    #1049 3 years ago
    Quoted from meSz:

    That's excellent! Not trying to be a ##@@ but at this point why not go to a hobby store and get stuff to make the roads and greenery to make it look like an actual street and surrounding grass and what not? Would look really good. Again, nice work ..... not tonight though as the Habs n Leafs are on in 30 mins!

    I couldn't find any scenery that I didn't find tacky. Nothing seemed to match with what I had in mind.

    And the wood/stain match with other projects I completed for the game room. Overall I'm content with what I got.

    #1050 3 years ago
    Quoted from ImNotNorm:

    I couldn't find any scenery that I didn't find tacky. Nothing seemed to match with what I had in mind.
    And the wood/stain match with other projects I completed for the game room. Overall I'm content with what I got.

    Yeah don't get me wrong it looks great! If you get bored, common in this COVID world, look online at places that sell model train scenery.

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