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by **OldCrow1957** on Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:32 pm

Hello,

Well, it all started when I bought my first classic car; a 1967 Mustang. I was only 10 years old at the time and, of course, it was a Matchbox car. That one car was enough to get me started collecting (hoarding?). Now I have so many diecast model cars that most of them are stored away in boxes (yep, hoarding!!!).

Throughout the years I’ve had various other collections including, but not limited to, model ships, coins, bottles, and “Old Crow” advertising (hence the username OldCrow1957). Recently, while checking out a few flea malls and junk stores, I found and bought a Stop sign. Then I found a Yield sign… then a No Parking sign… later a Speed Limit sign. The very next day it was a School sign and a 4-Way sign. You guessed it, ANOTHER collection.

Being an experienced hoarder, uh I mean collector, I started searching Ebay and Craigslist for more traffic signs. And WOW what did I find on Craigslist but a real, genuine traffic light… something I’ve wanted since I bought that classic Mustang years ago. I soon found that the seller actually had 2 traffic lights and he really needed the cash. Yep, ANOTHER collection.

One of the two lights I bought is a 3M model 131. The other is only marked T/CON on the back. My internet research found quite a bit of info on the 3M light. However, I didn’t find much on the T/CON. It was during this research that I discovered SignalTraffic Forums.

Besides hoarding, I like the Blues and occasionally a good Kentucky Bourbon. In my “spare” time, I enjoy my ’73 Chevy truck, my ‘70’s Berry Mini-T buggy, and whatever my wife and kids tell me I enjoy.

That’s about it. That’s basically why I’m here and who I am. Not sure how much I can add to the forum but I’m looking forward to learning more about traffic lights and signs.

by **SirMarbelot** on Mon Jul 30, 2012 6:18 am

Welcome! This intro essay gts an A+. :hello:

by **mikerm** on Mon Jul 30, 2012 6:30 pm

by **Crunge98** on Mon Jul 30, 2012 6:31 pm

Welcome!!!

Is the T/Conn poly or aluminum? 8"?

You looking for more signs I have some stamped ones I have for sale :thumbsup:

by **OldCrow1957** on Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:23 pm

The T/Con is aluminum, 12 inch. More signs?... maybe later. I just bought two more traffic lights. Now I've spent my "allowance" for July AND August. If I buy anything else right now, it'll have to be a doghouse 'cause that's where I be sleeping for a while. :nono:

by **2070** on Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:32 pm

by **wacase1964** on Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:09 pm

Welcome!

by **mjmacpherson** on Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:26 pm

Howdy!

by **vaughn** on Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:07 pm

Hello Oldcrow,
I'm new to this site as well and now I'm on here every day. I can't belive some of the pics these guys have on here, just the collections are incredibal. I've always wanted a traffic light as well and got one for free about a month ago. Needs fixing up, which lead me to the forum, and these guys know more about traffic lights than I could have immagined. Well, gotta run :wave:

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by **SoCalJim** on Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:10 am

Hoarding..? For some reason that's how my wife refers to my "collection of municipal treasures". That and some of my many other hobbies. Not sure why.. :scratch:

, but I think you'll fit right in with this group, welcome aboard...

jim

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