Hello Erik, Thank you for the "reasons why". I guess I should be thankful that I acquired the items I did before all this nonsense began. I guess...
Hello everyone, I have heard that there is a "ban" on shipping lamps(lanterns) to the USA in particular by the EU. Is this the case? If so, why? I...
CONGRATULATIONS! When I bring what I refer to as "The Blinder" to gatherings I get "Will you please close the door on that thing!" LOL! At about...
Hi Neil, This red fount/green ventilator is characteristic of the US Forest Service lanterns that were produced by Coleman. Could AGM have gotten...
There are "carbon dissolvers" made for the automotive industry that are introduced into the carburetor or fuel injection system. After they sit...
It has been my experience with the Peerless/Lancaster brands that their brightness "develops" after several minutes following the first burn. I...
Hi Erik, It was just GREAT to finally meet you,Erwin, and all that "crossed the pond" to attend. I would like to thank you AGAIN for all your help...
Now that it's all over, WHEW! Coleman 314A "Wind Mill" shade
Not for the "original"! There is a slight difference in the mold pattern between the Aladdin "artichoke" shade and the original that came on the...
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. May peace and prosperity be the norm for 2012. Good hunting! Bob
EXCELLENT work Christer! :thumbup: :thumbup: Just goes to show that quality will stand the test of time. Even when buried in a junk pile. Bob
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all. May your lives be filled with joy and prosperity. May 2012 be filled with happiness for ALL. As Tiny Tim said, "God bless...
Methanol(wood alcohol) is getting harder to find in let's say gallon cans. I know guys that use it for racing fuel and buy it by the 55 gallon...
Scottish? Well what do you know? It always seemed to sound German to me. As for the use of the language it seemed right at the time with repect to...
Ist diese nicht ein DUNDERHEID? JA DIESE IST EIN DUNDERHEID! :doh:
GREAT PIECE this is! If there was ever a "list" of the "Great Ones", the 930 would be on it for sure. This was my first Optimus. I break it out in...
OOOOPS! You goofed on the description! :doh: This is a 550. The 1550 has a rapid heater. I really want one of those to complete my collection of...
Ah yes! That explains the 1961 manufacture date. Bob
June 1961 eh? Just goes to show that the Coleman Collectors Guide has several errors. Are there any markings as to where this was made? Canada...
MY OH MY!!!! A piece that pristine should stay that way IMHO. If there ever was a reason for a "Shelf Queen", this qualifies in every sense. At...
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