>I just picked up a nearly NOS US QMC marked large mouth screw top gas can.
>It is dated under the handles. I also have seen several types of
>spouts, other wise known as Donkey Dicks.
>I have the rubber seal type, and I also have the screw type. The screw
>types I have had were dated to WWII, including one which was NOS in the
>wrapper, and I have encountered this type when I was in the army
>(1985-1997). The diameter on the WWII ones is usually a little more than
an
>inch. But I have also seen ones which were more like a half inch in
>diameter. I think these were earlier ones.
>
>A nice accessory to pick up for the gas can is the adapter for using the
can
>as a fuel tank. These are usually associated with hot water immersion
>heaters, and are a nice thing to have in case you have to try starting a
>vehicle with the gas tank out, like when it is about to be welded on, or is
>coming out of a field, etc.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dan S. <dstein@wolfenet.com>
>To: MV List <mil-veh@skylee.com>
>Date: Tuesday, April 27, 1999 12:58 AM
>Subject: [MV] Correct gas can
>
>
>>List,
>>
>> I found 1942 NESCO gas can today in a junk shop. It has a
>>large opening with a cam type lid/lock. I know nothing about which cans
>>go with which years of vehicles. Would this be the correct gas can for
>>my script GPW? The can is in fair condition. No big dents, and only a
>>bit of surface rust. If this is what I need, what is a good price?
>>Thanks in advance
>>
>>Dan
>>
>>
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