1962 Coleman Lantern

[mojjax]

I got this last weekend for $2.00 . He asked me if I wanted any fuel , I said yes , He went into the garage and came out with 3 full cans & gave them to me for free .

It is a 1962 model 200A with an amber globe . The hat cleaned up nicely - I still have to clean the body .

 

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[tamaco]

That's a great buy. I've been looking for one at sales and they are always 15+ at least w/o fuel !!

 

[Baltimore]

Nice, I've never seen one for less than $25, good pick!

 

[bigcaddy64]

Nice find. I use a red single mantle as a personal lantern while camping and have an absolute mint late 70s dual mantle that I use for around the campsite.

I don't care what technology comes up with, I love my lanterns with the smell, sound and the work involved in getting them lit. It is what makes camping, well, camping!

 

[clovis97]

My goodness...the fuel alone is worth a fortune!

The last time that I priced a new can of fuel, it was $10 a gallon, and that was many years ago.

 

[billjustbill]

I got this last weekend for $2.00 . He asked me if I wanted any fuel , I said yes , He went into the garage and came out with 3 full cans & gave them to me for free .

It is a 1962 model 200A with an amber globe . The hat cleaned up nicely - I still have to clean the body .

You did a great job on the top.

I was wondering what do you use to clean it so well, beside a lot of "Elbow Grease"?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[mojjax]

You did a great job on the top.

I was wondering what do you use to clean it so well, beside a lot of "Elbow Grease"?

Thanks,
Bill

I use car wax rubbing compound . Here is a great youtube vid on them -

 

[Buckeyedon]

Great buy around here a nice red one will bring $30. to $35.

 

[billjustbill]

Thanks, Mo, for the great follow-up and video!

Bill

 

[mojjax]

This thing sure did come in handy , we lost power on Sunday (big snowstorm) we got it back this morning .

 

[diggummup]

Good thing you didn't sell it. I need to see some snow this winter. It's been way too long.