Hudson Hornet Neon Sign

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Anyone seen one these before? Can't be too many. I bought it so it's going on a wall in the bar.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320234443005&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=011

harry54

Looks Cool.....

MikeWA

You see some neon signs still (mostly "Open" signs), but I suppose they are mass produced. I wonder if its becoming a "lost art"? Seems like a guy could make a few bucks, given the prices of these things when they come up. Anybody know anything about the state of the "art" of neon sign making?

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Making a custom neon sign would be neat but I'm sure it would be VERY expensive with modern labor, etc. Also, value is in the rarity and collectibility.

Be interesting to see what it would cost to produce twenty Hudson signs for resale.

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harry54 wrote:

Looks Cool.....

Harry- I'll give you a good deal on it! LOL

dave s

Mike (WA) wrote:

You see some neon signs still (mostly "Open" signs), but I suppose they are mass produced. I wonder if its becoming a "lost art"? Seems like a guy could make a few bucks, given the prices of these things when they come up. Anybody know anything about the state of the "art" of neon sign making?

I can have these made in Pittsburgh for 600.00 including transformer. Duplicate of original I had that was broken. Originally, they were made to hang inside window or on wall. For protection, I had it mounted on smoke plexiglass, as it is too large to display inside my garage front window.

oldhudsons

I don't recall seeing the "HUDSON HORNET" sign before, wonder if was an AMC "Hash" sign?

Wonder if it works?

dave s

Right on it being a hash sign, Pete.

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dave s wrote:

Right on it being a hash sign, Pete.

Don't rain on my parade...LOL . Hope not but it says "Hudson Hornet" so I'm good with it regardless. When I get it, I'll check the transformer and see if has any dates or info on it.

Ol racer

Your Vintage Hudson Hornet Neon Sign will surely stand out inside your Bar and bring comments.



If was mine I would laminate a large colorful Hudson Poster at Staples for the background, perhaps a Hudson Stock Car..



If interested PM me I might have a picture you could have to enlarge..

Unknown

How many new repros you want at say $350 a lick up front ?

[Deleted User]

I Would Have A Plastic Or Unbreakable Glass Covering It Up. Even The Best Of Bars Get A Jerk Once Awhile.

Unknown

I have an ols Hudson sign that I got at an auction many years ago with my Grandpa. anyway Im listing it on Ebay after seing what the last one went for. Hope it goes to a good home



http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Hudson-Hornet-Neon-Sign-RARE-MINT-CONDTION_W0QQitemZ120251091918QQihZ002QQcategoryZ13555QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Deleted User]

Interesting to see how this came up and available. Mine has the original frame which allows it to hang on the showroom room window. I can't see this in your photo's. Does yours have this?

[Deleted User]

That's a fantastic sign. I collect vintage neon (as well as cars) and I've never run across one of those before. Great score!

Unknown

Yes it has a glass frame that allows it to hang form a window. It is a really cool neon sign. If anyone is intersted in it out right let me know Id let it go for $600

mars55

If you want to make your own custom neon sign, these guys will do it.



http://www.neonsignworld.com/Custom%20Neon%20Signs.htm?gclid=COrg7dvr75ICFSccagodd0F95A

[Deleted User]

Honestly, looks like the sign has been redone or is newer manufacture? New transformer, the mounting is not period correct and the gray color wrappings (that block the neon light (between the letters) on the neon look new?

RL Chilton

cabin28 wrote:

Yes it has a glass frame that allows it to hang form a window. It is a really cool neon sign. If anyone is intersted in it out right let me know Id let it go for $600

I didn't see this until after the auction ended. Was it a successful sale? If not, let me know I'd be interested in it.

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It sold for $227.50

RL Chilton

37 Terraplane#2 wrote:

How many new repros you want at say $350 a lick up front ?

. . . well . . . 1, for sure. I'd be interested.