Coadster32 793 #1 Posted September 10, 2013 Hey guys, My brother started working at a small engine repair shop last year, (way cool). A mom and pop place that used to be a WH dealer. Anyway he took me for a tour thru the shop area, and I noticed a few signs tucked away in the corner. Couldn't help but thumb thru in an off chance there'd be gold in there. Well...there was. He could tell that I wanted it pretty bad, (cartwheels might have gave it away). He introduced me to the owner, and I made him a kind offer. He told me he'd think about it. I assured him it'd be hanging in my garage in a very nicely kept place, and not for resale. Well I left without the sign. A couple of months later, my brother gave the sign to me for my 40th birthday. Said he got it for $50. I told him he stole it. I had my little helper with me to clean it up just a little, put in a new ballast, chord, bulb, and hung it up. I tied it into a motion sensor so whenever you're in the garage, she turns on. Look pretty nice to me. It's not perfect, but that's what makes it perfect. Still has some grease stains, etc, and a couple of cracks. I'm digging it. Let me know what you all think. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #2 Posted September 10, 2013 Looks great...love the motion sensor idea too. Gives it it's own life...always happy to see you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #3 Posted September 10, 2013 Awesome sign and story! I just so happen to have the very same sign that my son found at the Zagray Farms show a few yrs. ago. It also has some cracks etc. Its perfect. If any of the other Wheel Horse wolves were there that day I'm sure I would have missed out on it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #4 Posted September 10, 2013 Looks good, Chris.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welderman85 53 #5 Posted September 10, 2013 You have a great brother cool story and very cool sign Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,406 #6 Posted September 10, 2013 That rocks! Great story, and that is one of my favorite style signs. Small enough to be a good shop sign and not take up too much precious wall space and still light up! Awesome idea with the motion sensor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,867 #7 Posted September 10, 2013 WOW! Now that's a beautiful sign! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #8 Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Gee, ​ wonderful piece of history, make a beautiful night light above bed, oh shoot wife was peeping over shoulder, owe that was my good eye! Edited September 10, 2013 by groundhog47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,398 #9 Posted September 10, 2013 Great sign , Love it, I want one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyJam 516 #10 Posted September 10, 2013 Nice sign! Thank your brother for purchased gift! Wish there still exist WH service centers!! Thank your helper, she looks so happy helping out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,842 #11 Posted September 10, 2013 I love the motion idea too! I also missed out on a sign a couple of years ago. Co-worker knew I was into Horses and went to a 50 mile yard sale. Said he saw a sign for $25 but it had a crack in it and didn't think I would want it and didn't bother to call! Then on the following Monday he tells me about it. Now he can't remember what house it was at. He drives down there on Tuesday and figures out the place and sure enough it's gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #12 Posted September 11, 2013 Very nice sign....Tell your brother to look for another sign, as I will have a birthday in April! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 845 #13 Posted September 11, 2013 I would be happy to hang it next to mine. When can I get it? Marvin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #14 Posted September 11, 2013 Awesome sign! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #15 Posted September 11, 2013 Thanks a bunch guys. I'm pretty darn happy with it. My brother tells me some pretty cool stories about working on stuff that's beyond what I've encountered...for sure. It was defiantly a spot on gift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #16 Posted September 11, 2013 Cool sign, great brother!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #17 Posted September 13, 2013 Great story! Excellant Brother! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
