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Question, does it come with a container?

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MotorcycleDan wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 1:34 pm
LongueCarabine wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:56 am What are the dates on the E’s?
1951-1963

Looking for a 5-59, 5-60, and/or 6-61. Got any?

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What are the dates on the E’s?

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The last couple weeks here the temp has ranged from 95 to 100.

Here in south Louisiana it’s not the heat so much as the humidity that will getcha.

It just takes the starch right out of ya!

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That’s a steal for $5.

I grabbed a couple 5000’s a few years back at a flea market for $20 each if I remember correctly.

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I just restored a ‘63 Coleman, would love to find a Thermos.

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Did that last week. Ordered 4 cans for pickup on the app. Store price was $11.80 per, online price was $7.67 per.

It felt so good, like I evicted a widow or something. LOL, that’s a joke.

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I had a ‘98 Jeep Cherokee with 343,000 miles on the 4.0 I-6.

A few years back I overheated it, which put it out of commission. I think it would still be running today if I hadn’t tried to push it.

I still have the engine but haven’t rebuilt it (yet).

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Those 502’s… 😍 Concerning the post about price, it is definitely appreciated by some of us less knowledgeable on pricing to get a ballpark about what is a reasonable price and what is not. That said, I personally understand people not revealing prices or sources. When I was building up my cast iron...

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I have found an issue with the HGP. The cast iron stove grate has a crack through it, midway between two of the support brackets. Should I have it brazed? I’m concerned that something heavy on the burner might break off a piece of it entirely. Brain so you have a photo of the crack? [/quote] Here y...

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I have found an issue with the HGP.

The cast iron stove grate has a crack through it, midway between two of the support brackets.

Should I have it brazed? I’m concerned that something heavy on the burner might break off a piece of it entirely.

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I like just about any old trucks.

I really wish I had my Dad’s old ‘58 Apache.

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Never realized MG made sedans.

I have a ‘61 MGA that’s badly in need of restoration.

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Check the HGP bottom side seam for corrosion and rust. Be careful. Pump it up and do a pressure test before you use it. Check for leaks. Rust through is common on these - especially if stored where condensation can occur. It looks pretty solid all the way around, but I also want to look at the insi...

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Thanks, everyone. I want to restore it one day, so please feel free to offer any tips on how to do this right. I won’t be offended I promise. Looks like the fount was originally black. Is there a certain brand/shade of paint recommended to get back to the original color? What color was the rest of t...

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Mine was a 220F. Camping was a great activity for a high school nerd.

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Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your perspective) I spied something else, which I couldn't believe had not already been snapped up. I almost felt guilty to pay what the owner was asking for it. It's going to take a good bit of cleanup, but everything turns, so I'm cautiously optimistic. ...

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Today our local Antique Mall / Flea Market held its first yard sale in two years due to the pandemic. I got there as soon as it opened. First thing I saw was this set of 502 stoves. Barn fresh, but everything turns, so they should be salvageable. I may just keep one for parts, however. I was pleasan...

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As long as we keep sending folks to eBay for values, this will persist. Let me be clear that i understand and abide by the policy of not providing values, but at the same time we have to accept the repercussions. This particular estate sales company is known for it's higher prices and she rarely co...

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This is my 6-66 200A that I got last summer. Not sure if I am ever going to restore it. Works just fine.

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As long as we keep sending folks to eBay for values, this will persist. Let me be clear that i understand and abide by the policy of not providing values, but at the same time we have to accept the repercussions. This particular estate sales company is known for it's higher prices and she rarely co...

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campinut wrote: ↑Wed Mar 30, 2022 9:16 pm Price seems to be spot on for a nice Burg, IMO. I have a nice one and would not sell it for that price..Russ

You and I are in agreement, then! I wouldn’t buy it for that price! LOL.

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I got into this collecting hobby about 7-8 years ago and it was fairly easy to find commons for $20 or less.

I guess I got spoiled, I managed some very good deals on a 202, 327 and 427. Just luck, I suppose.

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Yes those lighters are cheap and handy but I avoid trying to heat up milspec gennys with them.

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Apparently a lot of people are hoping to make a killing on lanterns and it’s driving prices up everywhere, even in my locale. Yeah I know, it’s been going on for probably the past year at least, but it’s getting ridiculous. I know burgs are a fairly limited item, but come on, $195???? Sure, it’s in ...

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Just under $10.00 per gallon for Crown here in Louisiana.

Coleman is just under $13.00 per gallon.

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Billdog37 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 12:18 am Don’t think the younger crowd knows who that was. Howard Hessman. WKRP in Cincinnati. Funny show on tv. I’m sure us older guys remember Loni too.

I remember Bailey!

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10gage wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:28 pm Great match on the paint

Thanks! In case anyone wants to know, it’s Rapco #24087. You can purchase it from them in spray cans.

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zoomkat wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:01 pm "Such as??"

Possibly a bad pump tube.

I inspected the pump tube and it doesn't have any holes in it. Nice and smooth.

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Emorr123 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:31 pm Wow! That’s just from removing the red paint? Or did you repaint it? Looks great.

Had to repaint the fount and remove the paint from the vent. Removing the paint from the porcelain vent was quite a task.

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Such as??

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Double post.

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The fount appears to be in good shape on the inside, very minimal rust.

I took a pic of the original globe after cleaning it up.

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I seem to be having bad luck with check valves, this one is blowing fuel back into the pump tube when I pump it up, so I may have to pull it.

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My father was in Korea in 1950. Green 23 year-old 2nd lieutenant (USMA 1949) leading a rifle platoon on the Pusan Perimeter. He arrived on August 28 and was gravely wounded on 9/11/50 leading an assault. His platoon sergeant Raymond Caplette was a WWII vet who served in the 5th Armored Division (in...

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A few weeks back I posted about the red-painted 1963 Coleman MilSpec I picked up. IMG_2536 (2).JPG I finally finished getting everything back together, only to find out the check valve is stuck. I've poured Ed's Red into the pump tube to see if it will free up. If not, I'll have to pull the check va...

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Got the fuel cap off fairly easily.

The fount was about half full of what I can only describe as a syrupy mixture of old gas and tar.

I doubt there’s any rust on the inside, but I’ll have to dump some drain cleaner in and let it soak for a bit.

Gonna have to do a complete tear down and cleaning.

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zoomkat wrote: ↑Mon Jan 24, 2022 3:48 am How is the bottom of the tank?

Feels solid. I checked it over very carefully, but will inspect it closely once I get the fuel cap off.

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Found this Sears today at one of my favorite flea markets. It's a little rough, but solid. Has one bad spot in the vent area, and obviously a good amount of paint loss. A couple small chips in the porcelain, but I think once it's painted and cleaned up, it will look good. The valve and pricker lever...

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A Seabee wrote: ↑Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:24 pm Anybody seen the M1942 stoves in Band Of Brothers? They show em burning in a couple scenes, but not roaring. Just orange wispy flames coming up like burning twigs

Now I’m going to have to break out my DVDs to watch the series all over again!

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That’s OK, Dan. Thanks for looking.

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Sounds good, Dan. I’ll wait to hear from you.

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I'm trying to finish up my 1963 Coleman repaint / restoration. I noticed that the decals on the earlier milspecs are different from the later ones such as the SMP. I looked on OCP and all they have are the newer decals, not the older ones. Does anyone have a source for the original type decals for t...

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I agree with the sentiments in this thread.

I liked football when it was just football. Even college ball is less enjoyable now.

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Stovie wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:19 am Good enough for government work! How about a full pic of it? In all of its dazzling resplendent glory.

Thanks for the kind words, Stovie!

Once I get it all back together I’ll post before and after pics in the Just Bull forum.

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Thanks, everyone. I'm trying to make sure the fount color is close to the color of the porcelain vent, and I think the Rapco is very close. Not an exact match, but close. I've compared this fount to a couple of other Coleman milspecs and I am pretty happy with it. Might be a little more glossy than ...

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In October I found this 1963 Coleman Milspec at an estate sale. As you can see, it had been painted reddish orange, so I decided to see if I could get it back to its former glory. IMG_2536 (2).JPG I've been stripping and painting it slowly over the last couple of weeks. The fount needed a complete s...

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Thanks, guys. I’m gonna try some really hot citric and take it from there.

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Hi everyone: I have a 327 that's proving to be a challenge to clean and get running. It has some sort of crud in the fount that I can't seem to get rid of. It appeared to be organic so initially I mixed up some Drano crystals and very hot water to get it out. Left it in for a day and a half, but not...

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Happy Thanksgiving

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Watching it now, 15 minutes and holding.

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