Cruiserdrew
On the way there
5 stoves seems about right. 4 lanterns though...maybe 4 of each model.
The Coleman Thread (4 Viewers)
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Wheew! I feel a little bit better about my Coleman problem...I am not alone.
Scored this just now.
This is the rare one. Number zero is what you need for 242s. The number 1 aluminum won't fit. This has been on my list for a long time.
This is the rare one. Number zero is what you need for 242s. The number 1 aluminum won't fit. This has been on my list for a long time.
Nice find. I've never seen one except for pictures.
Just have to post these up here
Maybe? 228 with guillotine case for $40? Should I buy?
1973 COLEMAN LANTERN
No way for me ($150 200A) but nice and interesting
Red Coleman Lantern
EDIT: I picked up the 228F with guillotine case. It was pretty dirty and the bail is missing on the case. First it needed the pump oiled to build pressure. The c clip was missing but it can still pump up. Now it pumped up and held pressure but nothing was coming out. So I pulled the generator out and in the process it came apart on me because the cleaning needle was stuck to the spring and was all crusty. I punted and got a new generator. New mantles and:
Maybe? 228 with guillotine case for $40? Should I buy?
1973 COLEMAN LANTERN
No way for me ($150 200A) but nice and interesting
Red Coleman Lantern
EDIT: I picked up the 228F with guillotine case. It was pretty dirty and the bail is missing on the case. First it needed the pump oiled to build pressure. The c clip was missing but it can still pump up. Now it pumped up and held pressure but nothing was coming out. So I pulled the generator out and in the process it came apart on me because the cleaning needle was stuck to the spring and was all crusty. I punted and got a new generator. New mantles and:
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Is that paint all original? That looks amazing for almost 80 years old. Mine looks it's age. Nice score.
All original! Even the lid, where the legs slide over it to hold it down, has hardly any paint missing. The tank doesn't have a single ding in it. It even came with the little multi tool! Not sure if that's original or not, but pretty cool!
You can kind of see it in this picture, but it looks really similar to the middle one in the second picture
Awesome thanks for posting that up. I think someone with a laser cutting setup could make a killing making these in stainless.
Found another stand!
I am hunting relentlessly for a good stand!
I'd buy the first one. the clamshell case is worth about 80-100 bucks on ebay. let the second go due to price.
Alright! I’ll keep hunting for you!
(This one already had a recipient.)
Thanks!
Finally got around to cleaning up the 242C. Build date is 12-‘49. This little lantern appeared to be fairly well taken care of but also well used when I picked it up. Will burn in a new mantel and fire it up hopefully tomorrow evening. Here’s a couple before,
Now after