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I was in salvage yard in1997 and they had a set of dies that were used for
this -- these had come out of Defense Depot in Memphis, were scrapped before
I could save any of the pieces, along with things to make steel helments,
and hot food containers. I am sure this was not only set to do these things
with but if were scrapping these?????????????????????? I was able to save
the inspectors copy of food container and one that was lettered in Arabic.
you are correct in way to take dimple out of container, I have done same
thing to gas can stick water hose in it and when full turn water off and
cram rags around hose where it goes in can, have someone turn water on and
prepare to get went but will take most dents out.
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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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