Re: [MV] 5 gallon Gas & Water cans - Tell me what you know (please)

From: KBDewey 42GPW (dirtman42GPW@webtv.net)
Date: Sun May 21 2000 - 08:10:45 PDT


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I have several of the older water and gas cans and all have dates EXCEPT
a water can I got yesturday with only "US" stamped on the side panels at
the bottom. This one is in excellent condition, no dings and great
paint, just a couple of spots need touch up. When did "they" stop
manufacturing the metal cans?

Also found a 1942 water can with date and manufacure stamped on the top
panel under the handle. Lid has the spigot dimple. BUT this one is caved
in. What is the best way to push the sides back to normal? Was told to
fill with water and then use low air pressure and a rubber mallot to
pound on the dimple. (Not gong to fill with gas and leave in hot sun on
this one) . Tks K



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