The Coleman Thread

[ToyotaMatt]

Now that's what I call diversity 😁

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh

ALFRED ,

you were on restriction remember ?


do we have to have another 1 on 1 Pm again ?


the FORUM that got shut off .........

 

[surfpig]

Picked these two up today for $30 ea from Craig’s List Santa Barbara. Also go 4 new mantles.

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$30 each? They look brand new!

 

[sahelzer]

$30 each? They look brand new!

Yeah. These were likely not used much

 

[sahelzer]

Picked these 3 survivors up today for $90 keeping my $30 streak going. Real happy with the big hat. Guy I bought them from worked at donation center of some sort. He said he would keep my number and gave him idea of what to look for.

 

[LongDuck]

That "Soupcan" Big Hat (220E) is an instant classic! Transitional cage rest looking like a Campbell's Soup Can was only used for a few years and really makes for an attractive lantern, to my eye. That's a steal at $30 invested, and while a little harder to work on, given the brass valve setup on the burner cage, they usually don't need much to burn. Add fuel and go!

My 220E Big Hat is one of my easiest starting and brightest lanterns. Get it up off the ground or table top, hanging in a tree, and it will really cast some light. Thank you for sharing,

 

[sahelzer]

That "Soupcan" Big Hat (220E) is an instant classic! Transitional cage rest looking like a Campbell's Soup Can was only used for a few years and really makes for an attractive lantern, to my eye. That's a steal at $30 invested, and while a little harder to work on, given the brass valve setup on the burner cage, they usually don't need much to burn. Add fuel and go!

My 220E Big Hat is one of my easiest starting and brightest lanterns. Get it up off the ground or table top, hanging in a tree, and it will really cast some light. Thank you for sharing,

Thanks for the compliment on my score. Dumb luck really. Besides this thread any recommendations where to go for further study of Coleman products and variants?

 

[Wildcat Walker]

Thanks for the compliment on my score. Dumb luck really. Besides this threat any recommendations where to go for further study of Coleman products and variants?

Join the ICCC and also join the OCP forum... The Coleman Collectors Forum - CCF - https://www.colemancollectorsforum.com/

 

[LongDuck]

^^^What he said. Also, if you really get the bug, there are a number of collectors books on all things Coleman. I can't recommend them, though - you'll just get deeper into the geekdom!

 

[sahelzer]

Join the ICCC and also join the OCP forum... The Coleman Collectors Forum - CCF - https://www.colemancollectorsforum.com/

Thank you. Will check them out.

 

[sahelzer]

^^^What he said. Also, if you really get the bug, there are a number of collectors books on all things Coleman. I can't recommend them, though - you'll just get deeper into the geekdom!

At list I can document my collection and my kids will know what’s in their estate.

 

[Caretaker]

Picked up an old school propane stove to integrate into my drawers I’m building. $30. They still had the original box too. Dated 12/72

 

[Skniper]

Anyone ever use Evaporust on crusty rusty old Coleman stove gas tanks??
Been watching a few videos lately for another gas tank project I'm working on, Evaporust seems like the perfect solution...(😁 see what I did there)

 

[Wildcat Walker]

Anyone ever use Evaporust on crusty rusty old Coleman stove gas tanks??
Been watching a few videos lately for another gas tank project I'm working on, Evaporust seems like the perfect solution...(😁 see what I did there)

Yes. make sure you degrease first. BB shake helps break up the crust. Ultrasonic cleaner and heat is a catalyst. I usually end up with a surface looking similar to sandblasted steel.

 

[gnob]

seems appropriate

 

[Wildcat Walker]

Does it run on coleman fuel? I wonder how many bottles of octane boost one would need to be able to do so?

 

[sahelzer]

Picked up this little survivor and mess kit for $80 from original owner. Made 1984 same year graduated high school.

 

[sahelzer]

bought this on impulse off Craigslist Buellton CA. Date says 1945. American Gas Machine Company, Albert Lea, Minn. score two mantles and few extra parts. $170.00

 

[sahelzer]

Some more photos including “Original” box