Not sure if this is a Gold Bond, but I thought I'd post it here incase anyone is interested (it's not mine)
Gold Coleman Camp Stove
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Gold Coleman Camp Stove
I don't have any idea where Aus Coleman mantles are produced but yes we have the same problem here as well. New Coleman mantles are poo. The solution for us here is Peerless 2C-HG mantles.
OldColemanParts.com :: Just Mantles :: Peerless Mantles 2C-HG
I believe I have read they are made on your side of the world (Malaysia? Phillipines?) but I'm not sure where you would source them. Of course mantles are small and weight nothing. I bet Mike (owner of Old Coleman Parts) would ship you some in an envelope and shipping shouldn't be that bad. He's in Seattle. They are much tougher and last longer.
Eric
that's an awesome resource! Thanks @Prairie Swamp
that is gold bond. you can also tell by the price tag. nice table, too
No problem! And I guarantee you will not find a nicer guy or better shop owner than Mike. He has my orders at UPS usually within an hour of me placing them. If you haven't tried the Peerless mantles order up some and give them a go. They're awesome.
Eric
gunna order some stuff today. I need some fuel gaskets, a cap or two, some pump leathers and some mantles. it's about time for another family photo!
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Here is the Sears version of a 425. 8/71.
It's more compact than a Coleman 425 and well, avocado green is just the thing.
It's more compact than a Coleman 425 and well, avocado green is just the thing.
Cheers Eric!
I'll pick up a few packs of the Peerless mantles and see how they stack up.
Wow, oldcolemanparts.com is an amazing site. Thanks!
@Prairie Swamp
I spoke with Mike from Old Coleman Parts. Sadly, the cheapest shipping he could do to Australia was US$17. The good news was that the same shipping cost applied whether it was one packet of mantles or ten packets, which is pretty good.
However, I only wanted one packet to test out, so I found a distributor in New Zealand (Peerless 2C-HG Mantle 4 Pack) and picked up a packet for NZ$12.75 (A$11.90 / US$8.90) shipped. Shipping time from NZ to Australia is usually pretty reasonable too.
If I ever need a new generator or other parts for my Coleman 425E I'll definitely go to Mike first. Thanks for the heads up
I spoke with Mike from Old Coleman Parts. Sadly, the cheapest shipping he could do to Australia was US$17. The good news was that the same shipping cost applied whether it was one packet of mantles or ten packets, which is pretty good.
However, I only wanted one packet to test out, so I found a distributor in New Zealand (Peerless 2C-HG Mantle 4 Pack) and picked up a packet for NZ$12.75 (A$11.90 / US$8.90) shipped. Shipping time from NZ to Australia is usually pretty reasonable too.
If I ever need a new generator or other parts for my Coleman 425E I'll definitely go to Mike first. Thanks for the heads up
I'm glad you found a somewhat local source. I'm sure you'll be happy. I did look at a package I have here and they are made in the Philippines.
Yeah if you have mates that also run the vintage Coleman stuff you could put in a group order to Mike. You can fit an awful lot of generators, mantles, etc. in a flat rate box.
Yeah if you have mates that also run the vintage Coleman stuff you could put in a group order to Mike. You can fit an awful lot of generators, mantles, etc. in a flat rate box.
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
I looked there. Can anyone confirm if this is it? it has been broken for years so I don't know what it originally looked like.
https://www.oldcolemanparts.com/product.php?productid=470&cat=25&page=2
https://www.oldcolemanparts.com/product.php?productid=470&cat=25&page=2
That looks right to me. Is there a model number anywhere on the cooler to confirm?
If not, you could image search the ones listed to see which one you have.
If not, you could image search the ones listed to see which one you have.
Thanks for the suggestion. I personally think it looks like the model 5252 or 5254B
http://www.oldcolemanparts.com/diagrams/5254B.jpg
That plug fits the 5254 but does not list the 5252.
Who knew an old cooler could be such a pain? lol
http://www.oldcolemanparts.com/diagrams/5254B.jpg
That plug fits the 5254 but does not list the 5252.
Who knew an old cooler could be such a pain? lol
you can prolly find a rubber stopper for it if nothing else. I still use my green steel belted 80s ice chest...it's latch is not as nice as it once was, but still works well.
I was at a garage sale recently and picked this up for $5.
Apparently it is not too rare.
I turned it over and it has a 2 and a 73 on the bottom. Maybe the year made? The guy had a ton of coleman lanterns that looked old but he wanted $20 each for them so I passed. I just watched a YouTube video on how to operate this bad boy. Gonna get some fuel this week and fire it up.
Apparently it is not too rare.
I turned it over and it has a 2 and a 73 on the bottom. Maybe the year made? The guy had a ton of coleman lanterns that looked old but he wanted $20 each for them so I passed. I just watched a YouTube video on how to operate this bad boy. Gonna get some fuel this week and fire it up.
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Good stove, and good vintage. You may need to clean it up and even service it. But all the parts are available, and it could go another 50 years.
You likely need a new fuel cap. So buy one at WalMart or Old Coleman parts.
Post up the flame shots when it runs.
You likely need a new fuel cap. So buy one at WalMart or Old Coleman parts.
Post up the flame shots when it runs.
Do you think this cap is shot? How do they fail? It looks like it needs to hold air so I guess that the gaskets go out? I will check Academy Sports and our local hardware store first. I hate to enter Wal-Mart unless all others have failed.