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| | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 | I was wondering about the old kerosene pots that the old trucks used to carry. Were those serviceable? I mean could you take the tops off and put in new wicks? I have a set I picked up for $10 at a swap meet, but either the tops are rusted on, or they aren't meant to take off. Anyone know?
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When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 86 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 86 | I had one set which the tops did not come off, and another set in which they did. They were similar in design to the old round road crew lanterns. If you are able to clean the wick or put new wicks in them, a side benefit is to fill them with a mix of kerosene and citronella to keep the mosquitoes away. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | ......gosh guys. I had forgotten I had ever seen them. I do remember them adn would love to have one. Maybe I'll get lucky at some swap meet like Super55 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 | Actually, I got three of them and the mounting bracket. They may not be functional anymore, one of them has a pinhole leak from rust. I was going to use them for display. Achipmunk, I hear from the BC Bolter post you are heading to BC this month. I'll be away that weekend for my Ride to Conquer Cancer bike ride. Sorry I'll miss you.
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When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,107 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,107 | i have a set of three that i redid and they work. issue is i havent found a place to mount them yet | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 720 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 720 | I collect old kero lanterns and the like and found a good smudge pot on eBay. It uses the same type wick as those cheapo tiki torches, so finding new wicks is a breeze. You can use kero or parafin lamp oil in them to keep the stink down.
There are a couple places making brand new pots from the same old design as well, but I find the Dietz & Toledo pots on there regularly. As a matter of fact, I did a search for "road flare" and found five sets of pots with cases, 3 were the type that mount directly to a surface, one of the 3 was even a NOS set of 3 Grote pots.
Another fun toy I picked up is a kerosene engine block heater. Has a wick inside a screen that hangs under the engine on a wire handle to heat up the oil. I dont have the hadle but it didat least come with the storage/damper cover and original paint and label.
1956 GMC 370 dump " 'Tater "1970 VW Volksrod "the Black Bomber" 2007 Chevy Avalanche 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, 2005 Harley Davidson FLHTCUI I dig all cars, old and new, whether they were hammered out of American iron, German steel, or Japanese tin cans. Being unable to appreciate them all is missing out on a world of great things.
But thats just MY opinion! :P
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | I have a couple of NOS Bolser sets. They stack (3 high) on top of each other in a holder. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 | i have a set of three that i redid and they work. issue is i haven't found a place to mount them yet Mike -- My truck has a nice place you can mount them ...  Regards, John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | |
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