<< Right on, Lars...and I might add that the Brits were smarter than the US
QMC,
since they copied the german "gerry" can, easier to mass produce (two stamped
halves, versus rolled seams, welds etc...)and easier to use in the field (no
need for nozzles)... That same German design outlasted the american design to
this day... >>
Not so sure I can agree with that. For one thing the US built gas cans proved
to be surprisingly sturdy. I have seen photographs of trucks that were
carrying gas cans that were destroyed in combat with a load of gas in 5
gallon cans aboard. Though exposed to extreme heat from their burning host
truck the gas cans swelled and expanded but did not leak or explode.
I think all the countries dropped the ball when they never figured out a way
to fix a small handle to the bottom end of the can. Would have made it much
easier to gas a truck up without having to balance the can on your thigh and
hold it steady with the same hand you have your Lucky Strike in. :} yeah
yeah I know.
By the way, I think someone was trying to figure out or suggest the correct
gas can (not gas tank) for an early MB GPW. There was none. At least to begin
with. The Slat Grill MBs and many Script GPWs were manufactured prior to the
invention and issue of the jerry can and left the factory without a gas can
holder on the rear panel. They didn't have trailer sockets or blackout drive
lights either.
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