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Or you can make your own. This seems like you would have to say, Here hold my beer, before lighting the burner.
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Or you can make your own. This seems like you would have to say, Here hold my beer, before lighting the burner.
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Very Rare Toyota stove
So this is very cool. I was able to obtain a Toyota licensed GPA (gas pressure appliance). It's a little known fact that Toyota licensed a stove design from Coleman (basically a 502) but it was an option with Certain Toyota vehicles delivered in the late 1970s and 80's. They were painted the same color as the vehicle and came with a special certificate. These were assembled in Japan from USA parts, but of course they selected only the best parts and assembled them by hand while wearing white gloves. This was only done for non-USA markets, kind of like diesels.
I finally saw one on the Melbourne Australia Craig's list and a local cruiser dude there got it for me and shipped it from Melbourne.
Check out this epic stove-likely the only one in the USA.
Fortunately, this one is the same color as my FJ60-they must have used the same colors in Oz.
Anyway, this Toyota 502 is going to be my morning coffee brewer for years to come.
I hear, but cannot confirm, that Freeborn Red is also an available color.
So this is very cool. I was able to obtain a Toyota licensed GPA (gas pressure appliance). It's a little known fact that Toyota licensed a stove design from Coleman (basically a 502) but it was an option with Certain Toyota vehicles delivered in the late 1970s and 80's. They were painted the same color as the vehicle and came with a special certificate. These were assembled in Japan from USA parts, but of course they selected only the best parts and assembled them by hand while wearing white gloves. This was only done for non-USA markets, kind of like diesels.
I finally saw one on the Melbourne Australia Craig's list and a local cruiser dude there got it for me and shipped it from Melbourne.
Check out this epic stove-likely the only one in the USA.
Fortunately, this one is the same color as my FJ60-they must have used the same colors in Oz.
Anyway, this Toyota 502 is going to be my morning coffee brewer for years to come.
I hear, but cannot confirm, that Freeborn Red is also an available color.
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You just need a Toyota sewing machine to round out your collection Andy 
You got lucky. All the Aussie models I looked at were beat to $#!%. I did find a red one on eBay Canada that looks promising. Tracking shows it's out for delivery. If it's there when I go home for lunch I'll post up some pics.
The only thing that could make that any cooler is if it had 2F.
I see where Toyota found the idea for the classic 40 paint job!
Fresh from the box...
You can tell it's from Canada. The burner and bowl are rusted pretty bad from all the salt and have been painted over.
Posing with the 200-series lantern...
You can tell it's from Canada. The burner and bowl are rusted pretty bad from all the salt and have been painted over.
Posing with the 200-series lantern...
Love this thread. Found it yesterday and had me going to my parents after work to get my 10+ year old coleman two burner pumper stove!
Replaced it with a two burner propane unit as she wasnt working right so now I will clean her up and try to get her firing properly.
Replaced it with a two burner propane unit as she wasnt working right so now I will clean her up and try to get her firing properly.
Welcome!
Be very careful. Stoves are the gateway drug!
Be very careful. Stoves are the gateway drug!
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Cruiserdrew
On the way there
502 Giveaway
So to come clean on the 502s, FJ60Cam has made it his life's work to rehab 502s. The Toyota ones are works of art. He sent me the blue one for sending him the 426C and the gift was greatly appreciated. I fired mine up tonight and it works great. It is a tremendous gift and I appreciate it very much. I think it's close enough to April 1. So Rusty Dan had it right.
I would like to give away my old 502. This 502 has made coffee in Death Valley, The Rubicon Trail, Dusy Ershim, Moab and beyond. It is the absolute best for making quick hot water in the morning. It lights fast, is very fuel efficient and all around perfect for heating coffee water off the grid. You could cook with it if so inclined, but the surface is small.
Here it is:
And in the wild:
If you don't have a 502 and want one (and who wouldn't), I would like to give you my "old" 502. Send me a PM that you want the 502 AND where you plan to use it in the wild, and I'll send it to you. You get a triple chance if your birthday is 2/76, which is when the stove was made. That's it. No shipping, no hassle. It will come serviced and ready to add Coleman fuel and cook your camp dinner, or your morning coffee. These are great stoves and it's a huge shame they don't still make them. I'll keep the PMs and pick a random 502 recipient in a week or so. Long term, you have an obligation to post a picture of it in use back on this thread.
So a huge shout out to FJ60Cam. Many thanks for the "Toyota" 502. It's awesome. I will use it every trip for as long as it works. It is a very thoughtful gift and I'll use it in that spirit.
So to come clean on the 502s, FJ60Cam has made it his life's work to rehab 502s. The Toyota ones are works of art. He sent me the blue one for sending him the 426C and the gift was greatly appreciated. I fired mine up tonight and it works great. It is a tremendous gift and I appreciate it very much. I think it's close enough to April 1. So Rusty Dan had it right.
I would like to give away my old 502. This 502 has made coffee in Death Valley, The Rubicon Trail, Dusy Ershim, Moab and beyond. It is the absolute best for making quick hot water in the morning. It lights fast, is very fuel efficient and all around perfect for heating coffee water off the grid. You could cook with it if so inclined, but the surface is small.
Here it is:
And in the wild:
If you don't have a 502 and want one (and who wouldn't), I would like to give you my "old" 502. Send me a PM that you want the 502 AND where you plan to use it in the wild, and I'll send it to you. You get a triple chance if your birthday is 2/76, which is when the stove was made. That's it. No shipping, no hassle. It will come serviced and ready to add Coleman fuel and cook your camp dinner, or your morning coffee. These are great stoves and it's a huge shame they don't still make them. I'll keep the PMs and pick a random 502 recipient in a week or so. Long term, you have an obligation to post a picture of it in use back on this thread.
So a huge shout out to FJ60Cam. Many thanks for the "Toyota" 502. It's awesome. I will use it every trip for as long as it works. It is a very thoughtful gift and I'll use it in that spirit.
I need some help with a date! 
I pulled down my 200A lantern, from the rafters, to get it in shape and can't find a date anywhere. No stamping on the bottom and only the 200A on the collar. I read where some didn't have a date, is this one of them.
Also, has anyone ever seen a handle like this one?
Thanks everyone, as I've really been enjoying this thread.
I pulled down my 200A lantern, from the rafters, to get it in shape and can't find a date anywhere. No stamping on the bottom and only the 200A on the collar. I read where some didn't have a date, is this one of them.Also, has anyone ever seen a handle like this one?
Thanks everyone, as I've really been enjoying this thread.
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
That's mid to late 1950s with that decal. I'd guess 1959, but it's a guess.
The reflector is super cool.
The bail is simply installed wrong. You'll figure it out.
Clean it up, add a new cap gasket, oil the pump, and you'll have one of Coleman's best.
BTW-did you look on the bottom of the lantern? All but a few factory slip ups will have a date stamp there. Like this 7 62
The reflector is super cool.
The bail is simply installed wrong. You'll figure it out.
Clean it up, add a new cap gasket, oil the pump, and you'll have one of Coleman's best.
BTW-did you look on the bottom of the lantern? All but a few factory slip ups will have a date stamp there. Like this 7 62
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Are you sure that isn't a 4/76? 'Cause that's my birthday
I would like to take the opportunity to announce the grand opening of my new shop - East Coast Customs. Look for us on our new show "Pimp My Coleman."
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I'm not seeing anything. I could wire wheel it, get some paint off. Not sure if I want to expose bare metal, though. I'm going to leave the outside, the way it is, no restore. I'll rebuild the working parts, but I like the old look.
Thanks for the help,
Thanks for the help,
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
502 Giveaway----Improved!!!
FJ60Cam has offered to customize the giveaway 502. Custom color, TEQ badging, the works. The stove is already super clean, not rusty, totally working/serviced with a newish generator.
So if you don't have a 502, and you'll use it, and eventually post a picture here, send me a PM that includes where you eventually plan to use it.
So the improved giveaway is this...I'll send the stove to Cam, he will work his magic and send it to you. Send me a PM and a winner will be announced in a week or so. In the mean time, I'll get it boxed and ready to go.
Are you sure that isn't a 4/76? 'Cause that's my birthday
I would like to take the opportunity to announce the grand opening of my new shop - East Coast Customs. Look for us on our new show "Pimp My Coleman."
FJ60Cam has offered to customize the giveaway 502. Custom color, TEQ badging, the works. The stove is already super clean, not rusty, totally working/serviced with a newish generator.
So if you don't have a 502, and you'll use it, and eventually post a picture here, send me a PM that includes where you eventually plan to use it.
So the improved giveaway is this...I'll send the stove to Cam, he will work his magic and send it to you. Send me a PM and a winner will be announced in a week or so. In the mean time, I'll get it boxed and ready to go.
That is a very generous gift. What a great conversation piece, out on the trail. May the Karma Gods shine on both of you guys!
Let me add a shameless plug and say it would look so good on the tailgate of my 55.
Let me add a shameless plug and say it would look so good on the tailgate of my 55.
I am in need of a globe for my 200A. If anyone has a spare one, please let me know.
Thanks
Doug
Thanks
Doug