Ep 10. Texas Tavern Sign

In the Salvage Dawgs season 6 episode 10, titled "Texas Tavern Sign," the crew ventures to a small town in Roanoke, Virginia to salvage a historic sign from the Texas Tavern. The Texas Tavern has been a local hotspot since 1930, and its iconic neon sign has been a staple of the town's history. The Salvage Dawgs team understands that the sign is an integral part of the restaurant's identity and aims to salvage it with care to preserve its history.

The team begins their work by removing the sign from the brick wall of the Texas Tavern. They use a crane to lift the sign and place it on a flatbed truck for transport. Once the sign is secured, the team travels back to their warehouse in Roanoke.

Upon arriving at the warehouse, the team carefully assesses the sign to determine the best method for removing the neon tubing. They use a heat gun to remove the rubber housing from the neon tubes and carefully extract each tube from the sign. As the tubes are removed, the team takes extra care to mark the location of each tube to ensure it can be reassembled correctly.

With the neon tubes removed, the team moves on to removing the wiring and transformers from the sign's interior. They carefully disconnect each wire, labeling them as they go to make reassembly easier. Once the wiring and infrastructure are removed, the team removes the metal casing and begins cleaning and restoring the sign's frame.

The sign's frame undergoes a meticulous restoration process. Each piece of the frame is sanded and cleaned, removing years of rust and grime. The team then treats the metal with a rust inhibitor to prevent future corrosion. They then paint the frame black, restoring it to its original appearance.

After the frame restoration is complete, the team begins reassembling the sign's neon tubes. They carefully match each tube to its corresponding location and insert them back into the sign's frame. Once the neon is reassembled, the team reconnects the wiring and transformers, testing the sign's components to ensure they function properly.

With the sign restored and reassembled, the team loads it back onto the flatbed truck and returns to Roanoke to reinstall it. They reattach the sign to the brick wall of the Texas Tavern, restoring it to its original position. The team takes pride in their work, knowing they have successfully salvaged an iconic piece of Roanoke's history and preserved it for future generations to appreciate.

Overall, the Salvage Dawgs team showcases their expertise in salvaging and restoring historic signs in the season 6 episode 10 of "Texas Tavern Sign." Through their meticulous restoration process, they successfully preserve the sign's original appearance and function, displaying their respect for the town's history and heritage.