- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Coleman Lanterns
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:06 pm
I remember a decent thread about collecting these a year or so ago that sparked my interest. I was cruising a local pawn shop on my lunch break and came across a model 220K. I gave the guy $20 for it. I think I did okay. He had $29.99 on it.
Quick research reveals they stopped making these in 1983 but it's not rare by any means.
How'd I do for my first piece?
Quick research reveals they stopped making these in 1983 but it's not rare by any means.
How'd I do for my first piece?
This post was edited on 2/20/15 at 12:12 pm
4
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:18 pm to Clyde Tipton
Well done. Those white gas lanterns seem to burn brighter than the newer propane one. The only pesky thing about them is that leather grommet in the pump wearing out.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:23 pm to DonChowder
quote:
The only pesky thing about them is that leather grommet in the pump wearing out.
I know nothing about these really. I'm currently watching youtube video's about them...
I did cover the hole and press the pump a few times and it had pressure. Apparently that's good.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:27 pm to DonChowder
Little mineral oil every few months keeps them in good shape for years. In the OP's case I'd go ahead and order a new set and get some nokona rubbed into them. I have a Coleman dual fuel burner I keep for emergency purposes and it's a little beast. Their old stuff is way better than the newer propane crap.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:37 pm to Clyde Tipton
All you need now is the case. 
You can find them on eBay for about $20.
You can find them on eBay for about $20.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:39 pm to Clames
How easy is it to get replacement parts I have one that was passed down when my grandfather passed. The globe is gone.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:43 pm to Clyde Tipton
Hot summer nights pops used to hang 4-5 of those on the stumps at Bussey Brake about dusk. The skeeters and bugs would get all over em, burn to death and fall in the water attracting bait fish. About 10 o'clock the perch would be all over them. Fish one lamp, catch 10-12 ease over to the next one. Do it all night. Fun shite.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 1:55 pm to LSUballs
quote:
LSUballs
That sounds like a blast and smart too.
Posted on 2/19/15 at 2:11 pm to Clyde Tipton
My father and uncle would used one at night on the Atchafalaya to catch catfish.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 10:27 am to hogdaddy
New set of mantels, a little fuel and... It works!
This post was edited on 2/20/15 at 12:12 pm
Posted on 2/20/15 at 11:24 am to Clyde Tipton
Keep some spare mantels handy. Especially if you have the lantern in one hand and a beer in the other.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 12:17 pm to Clyde Tipton
These things are nearly indestructible and can always be rebuilt. I have one from the 1980's that works like a charm. I want to find 2-3 of the dual fuels since I use gasoline for my vehicles, generators, etc.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 2:02 pm to Clyde Tipton
Lesson 1:
When you hang it from a tree by the handle, the handle will be hot to the touch.
Just trust me.
When you hang it from a tree by the handle, the handle will be hot to the touch.
Just trust me.
Posted on 2/20/15 at 2:12 pm to Clames
quote:
Their old stuff is way better than the newer propane crap.
I got some dual fuel stuff (stove and lantern) in the late 90s and it seems pretty solid - comparable to the old school stuff - I was never sold on the propane stuff for camping.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News