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> From: Jason Caniglia <caniglia@saintmarys.edu>
> To: Dan Schultz <schultz@inficad.com>
> Subject: Re: [MV] Restoring a Jerry Can?
> Date: Monday, June 02, 1997 11:30 AM
>
>
> Dan,
>
> Thanks for the suggestions. Do you know where I could purchase a pouring
> spout for a Jerry Can? I have seen several holders advertised but I have
> not seen any funnels or spouts for these military cans. By the way, did
> you have to paint yours red to comply with Federal regulations or did you
> paint them the same color as you vehicle?
>
> Jason
> 97 TJ Sport Jeep
>
> On Mon, 2 Jun 1997, Dan Schultz wrote:
>
> > I have some gas cans from the early 50's with rust inside that I have
used
> > for years with no ill effects (other than having to clean out my gas
> > filter a few times in the last 10 or so years). You can take it to a
> > radiator shop and have it boiled out, or you can use a gas tank sealer.
You
> > simply pour it in and slosh it around until it is completely coated,
then
> > pour out the excess. This will even seal up small leaks! There is a
> > military version available but I don't have the stock number at
hand--maybe
> > someone else out there might know.
> > Hope this helps,
> > Dan Schultz
> > Mesa, AZ
> > ----------
> > > From: Jason Caniglia <caniglia@saintmarys.edu>
> > > To: Jeep Listserve <JEEP-L@Knuth.mtsu.edu>
> > > Cc: Military Vehicle List <mil-veh@skylee.com>
> > > Subject: [MV] Restoring a Jerry Can?
> > > Date: Monday, June 02, 1997 9:54 AM
> > >
> > >
> > > I am cross-posting this to Jeep-L and the Military Vehicle list to
see if
> >
> > > anyone has any good suggestions.
> > >
> > > The University of Notre Dame Maintinance Department had its annual
sale
> > > this weekend and I picked up some great stuff. I purchased sever "D"
> > > Shackles and found a 1951 Jerry Can. To really make you envious, each
> > > item was only $1.
> > >
> > > The Jerry can reads on the bottom:
> > >
> > > U.S.
> > > Gennette
> > > 20-05-51
> > >
> > > Its in great shape on the outside but has a little rust on the
inside. I
> > > want to restore it and use it. Is there a method for getting rust out
of
> > > the inside? Would I have to coat the inside lining with something to
use
> > > it or can I simply use it once I get the rust out?
> > >
> > > Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Jason
> > > 97 TJ Sport Jeep
> > >
> > >
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