For one point: what is happening here, and what is the automotive connection?
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Are they lowering an underground fuel tank into a newly-dug hole on the forecourt of a soon-to-be-completed petrol station?
Are they placing a globe in position as a feature for a new petrol - or rather, gasoline - station?
Nothing to do with the storage or dispensing of petrol/gasoline
An auto dealership??
Bill
No
Mc Donald's ?
The connection is strictly automotive, and not gastronomical.
Automative connectio , but not a car dealer or a petrol/gasoline station. Is it a tire/tyre dealer?
AAA automobile club?
Quote from: D-type on November 30, 2013, 10:51:00 AM
Automative connectio , but not a car dealer or a petrol/gasoline station. Is it a tire/tyre dealer?
No
Reply #5 hewed closest to the correct path.
Motorcycle dealership, possibly Indian?
Bill
No bikes - the connection is to automobiles
Auto factory?
This was related to one automotive brand, and the products of their factories.
Ford Tractor Dealer?
Grasping at straws now...........
Bill
Not a dealer; the connection is automotive, not agricultural.
AC-Delco Auto Parts Store?
Bill
No sir
Are they constructing some sort of advertising billboard?
Construction of an advertising billboard for Ford in Detroit.
In the mid-1940s, the Pontiac Outdoor Advertising Co. installed this Ford Motor Company advertisement on the northwest corner of Woodward Avenue and W Kirby Street.
the billboard was three dimensional with a "crystal ball" bulging from the palm of an outstretched hand.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/15n6sn7.jpg)
(http://i44.tinypic.com/23r3ewx.jpg)
(http://i41.tinypic.com/1jup91.jpg)
Quote from: Jean-Marie H on December 01, 2013, 02:55:59 PM
Construction of an advertising billboard for Ford in Detroit.
In the mid-1940s, the Pontiac Outdoor Advertising Co. installed this Ford Motor Company advertisement on the northwest corner of Woodward Avenue and W Kirby Street.
the billboard was three dimensional with a "crystal ball" bulging from the palm of an outstretched hand.
Right you are.
Thank you ! ;)
A job well done, Jean-Marie :applause: :applause:
The sign probably went up in 1946/1947 as I believe I remember that was Ford's major marketing message as the war ended. While the war was never mentioned, Henry Ford was a bit of a pacifist, I cannot help but think that the thought behind the campaign was something like after 4 years of war you will be able to get a Ford again.
Seems to have worked, Ford sold a lot of cars and trucks in that period.
Bill