Name/Title
Bear BrakesEntry/Object ID
2014.4.1Description
From the 17th St. Santa Ana, CA location of the local chain Vodie's Alignment & Brakes (originally owned by Vodie Clemmons), later renamed Guero's. Bear Auto Parts provided these giant bear signs to all their franchisees. The mascot was later used by The Grateful Dead.
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"GUERO'S / AUTO REPAIR / TIRES / ALIGNMENT"
"LLANTAS-NUEVAS-USADAS / BRAKES / LOWER-LIFT-KITS"Made/Created
Date made
circa 1960 - 1969Dimensions
Height
20 ftDimension Notes
Double-sided