43 Willys MB
43 MBT Trailer
Harley-Davidson 42 WLA
Harley-Davidson 42 XA (x2)
MVPA #14803, MVCG France
----- Original Message -----
From: Renaud OLGIATI <rolgiati@conexion.com.py>
To: Antoine <antoine@usa.net>
Cc: <mil-veh@skylee.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 1999 3:51 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] USMC gas cans
> Antoine;
>
> Those US jerrycans modified with a German / English spout were
common after
> the war; they were bought in bulk by sellers of heating oil
who used them
> for deliveries.
>
> The spout were changed to make them a bit more leakproof, the
German /
> English pattern spout giving a more positive closure than the
US-style
> screw lid.
>
> The German / English spout with mounting flange used in the
conversion were
> made by Aubry, who still makes and sell jerrycans. (they also
sell the
> rubber gasket if anyone is interested)
>
> Ron the Frog, on the banks of the Parana River.
>
> MVT 886 Listmaster : WW II Wolkswagen List
> http://personales.conexion.com.pyrolgiati/kubel/kubele.htm
>
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