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#1 Wandering Sagebrush

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Posted 22 August 2022 - 04:18 AM

An interesting history…

 


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Posted 22 August 2022 - 12:41 PM

Not only interesting but he has a good presentation. Funny too how in time folks try to make cheaper copies only to fail and the old proven still stands tall. Thanks for this.


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Posted 22 August 2022 - 01:01 PM

I will never look at mine the same again!

Thanks for sharing  


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Posted 22 August 2022 - 02:52 PM

And I am very interested in this model... very good video review and actually I like the spout compared to many I have used.

 


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Posted 22 August 2022 - 04:08 PM

Rob, except for the spout (which seems better than any other spill proof), this looks like an excellent fuel can.  I’d check to see if there’s a normal replacement spout, like the one that RotoPax sells as an option.  They’re about $12 plus shipping.


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Posted 22 August 2022 - 06:16 PM

Who knew there was so much history about the lowly "jerry" can.

Interesting story.Thanks.

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Posted 22 August 2022 - 07:42 PM

Interesting. I have five Jerry cans, two of which are the good design. My Jeep holds 8 gallons (supposed to hold ten) so I use Jerry cans frequently. One is dated 1975 while the other has no date. Much better than my red American cans. The red cans do have one advantage. The lip on the bottom allows for mounting options. 


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Posted 23 August 2022 - 12:12 AM

And I am very interested in this model... very good video review and actually I like the spout compared to many I have used.

 

Rob, a while back there was another discussion on Jerry cans, and a link to an army surplus dude.  I bought four of his cans, dated 1954 and they are spectacular.  Opened one up and I can still smell the paint/plastic on the inside.  Came with spouts too.  I haven't need all four, but shipping on 4 was the same price as one, so... I bought extra.   :P


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Posted 23 August 2022 - 01:13 AM

Vic, you got newer ones!  One of mine was 1951, the other 1952 if I recall correctly!

 

edit:  I also ordered new gaskets to replace the originals.


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Posted 23 August 2022 - 03:39 PM

I loved that film!

 

Just beware of fake NATO cans. Please read this first.


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