Joel Walker wrote:
> 
> i thought it was Imparts that had this thing, but it turns out to be
> Girot's Garage. here's the poop:
> 
> Girot's Garage, Inc.
> 3500-A  20th Street E.
> Tacoma, WA 98242-1728
> (800) 345-5789
> (206) 922-7500 FAX
> ..................... From their catalog:
> "SPARE TIRE GAS TANK
> Offered as a standard accessory to Mercedes Benz in Europe for years,
> this 6-liter (1.5 gallon) reserve gas can fits in the spare wheel hollow
> on 14" or larger rims. Saves space while being safely stowed where it has
> maximum protection from impact. I have one in my wife's car so she
> doesn't have to deal with freeway lunatics should she ever run out of
> gas. Positive-locking cap eliminates leaky, stubborn and potentially
> rusted screw type caps. Fits most applications.  12-3/8" in diameter.
> Made in Germany.
> 
> Item No. 92118 Spare Tire Gas Tank ....... $79.95"
> 
> the donut tank comes with a flexible metal pouring spout that, when not
> in use, attaches to the end/edge of the tank.
> 
> also of possible interest:
> "Quality German "Jerricans" (Gas Cans)
> While traveling across the desert sands, in dire search of far off lands,
> jerricans strapped to the Jeep were few, my desination, Timbuktu. You
> don't have to trek across the Sahara Desert to understand the benefits
> of these gas cans. Just think of the last time you were trying to get the
> screw top off a "typical" steel gas can with a hammer! Try doing it after
> corrosion has set in! This jerrican has an easy flip up lid that opens
> quickly without fuss. The vented fuel spout attaches the same way without
> any fuel leakage or spillage. Special anti-corrosion coating inside
> provides lifetime protection against chemicals and gasoline.
> Comes in 20-liter and 10-liter steel cans. The very best in fuel storage
> for going to Timbuktu or just filling up the 'ol lawn mower.
> 
> Item No. 92310  10-liter (2.64 gallons) Jerrican ....... $79.95
>          92312  20-liter (5.28 gallons) Jerrican ....... $84.95"
> 
> both of these are pictured with the flexible metal pouring spout (that
> stores on the handle of the tanks).
> 
> i've got the little donut can and kinda like it. :)
> 
> joel

To all Listees in the TORONTO area:

Would one of you check if these doughnut gas cans can be had through
OWASCO in Whitby?

Larry
'86 Syncro Westy