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Subject:Re. Jerry Can source
From:Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Date:Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:57:25 -0400

While we're on the subject...
If you don't mind mil. surplus jerry cans, you can get them for $11.97 at
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/ - go to the site and type "swiss can" in
the keyword search field.

These are 5 gal. Swiss military surplus in OD or black. I've bought a few
and they are perfectly functional, though not 100% flawless - there can be
some minor seam rust (but that's nothing new to this list!) and they may
contain a very small amount of residual fuel. They've got these aluminum
mini-placards held in place by a little spring that describe the can's
contents - petrol, diesel, unleaded - in German - cool! They are of
excellent, heavy-duty construction, esp. compared to those I've seen at
local stores. Note that the vendor specifies that they must be painted
red to carry petrol. The rubber gasketed lids clamp closed very tightly.
Flexible pour spouts are available for $6.97.

Doug Fitz-Randolph
Yarmouth, ME
'90 Syncro

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