Graf's rubout

[carsbr549]

I picked up a large collection 2 weeks ago and been quit a chore getting through it. I’m guessing about 5000 cans. Lots of aluminum and common steel, but I did find some real jewels. There are many upgrades and variations that will be added to my collection. Probably around 200 cans. I’ll post some pictures once I get the cans cleaned up. Anyway, there were 4 Grafs soda flat top, so last night I decided to see if any were paint overs. 3 had nothing, but 1 has what I think is a pretty good can.. thanks. Steve

[bantam10]

Yep that’s a dandy. Only known as a zip top though.

[oldindiapaleale]

What a rub out!

[Brent Gesland]

WOW...Job well done...

[DURTBAGG]

Yep that’s a dandy. Only known as a zip top though.

I assume this rub out is a flat? If so, does that make this a newly discovered can??!!

[oldindiapaleale]

The can manufacturer printed the Graf's brand on left over, unused, unsold or spoiled, rejected flat sheets, which in this case never went into production as a beer can filled with Goebel beer.

It is real and does exist but only as a runout or rub out if it is a flat top.

My 2 cents.

[Flat_Top]

Yep that’s a dandy. Only known as a zip top though.

I assume this rub out is a flat? If so, does that make this a newly discovered can??!!

In my book the flat is not a new can. But it is the first time I have heard on the chicken less Goebel be a rub out can. So it may be a new rub out.

[carsbr549]

Yep that’s a dandy. Only known as a zip top though.

I assume this rub out is a flat? If so, does that make this a newly discovered can??!!

The Grafs was a flat, but the Goebel was only produced as a zip.. I will proudly display it in my tab collection.

[WISCONSINCANMAN]

I found some of these in a dump recently I’ll have to check them ! Scott

[Ziphippie]

Been finding alot of Detroit brands under these, so cool- nicely rubbed! Ziphippie