Coleman treasures

[Tbar]

I never did find a model number.

When I was a kid we did a lot camping and fishing and this lantern hung from an over head bracket on the john boat. As I am pulling the trout-line up a gar got one tooth on my hand and I jumped back...rocking the boat....pitching the lantern into the lake.

That lantern burned all the way to the bottom and continued burning for 15-20 seconds.

Took us a looong time trying to snag it but we finally fished it out.

[2050z]

Where to look

[RockTippedStick]

How much would one of the heaters be worth if it worked? Found one for $10 but it looked a little rough. The guy said it works.

[2050z]

Always depends on the collector who wants it. 20 to 30 for used heaters. Mint and never used maybe a little more. I have one heater and will probably never sell it. It's rough looking, but it was barely used. I've fired it up a few times since I bought and it works great.

[RockTippedStick]

So $10 for a working heater would be worth it. Will have to to back and get it and fix it up. Got a couple of old lanterns in the barn. Don't even know what they are but will have to dig them out. Also have a Coleman lantern and two burner stove but they aren't that old. Maybe '80s but they work great.

[2050z]

Yes a 10 dollar working heater is worth it. Get them out and restore them. Should last you a long time

[Buckshot-73]

Timm, this is all wally world had at 4:30 in the morn...



The heater held all 32 oz. it was reddish- pink color.

Is it good to burn??

[2050z]

I've never used it before, but it appears to be compatible. Give it a try. Academy has camp fuel which is same a Coleman fuel

[Buckshot-73]

Wellll, looky what I found.

A little worse for wear, but good lord this thing has cooked Many a good meal around Lake Whitney over the years.





Tim, is it worth a refurb?? Or should I try and fire it up as is??

Have not used it in years.

[2050z]

Yes it is!!! I took one that was worse than that and restored it. Sanded, primed, and painted the case. Soak the parts. Soak the inside of the fuel tank and clean the generator

[2050z]

Look in DIY section. We have done a few restores over there

[Buckshot-73]

I think I will start with a good bath, with dawn and a sponge... Then try some fresh fuel, and see if it fire up.

[2050z]

That will work. [emoji106]

[Arrowsmith]

Tearing down another lantern. This is nice 4 - 1963 220E. Pumps up fine, but has a leak around the valve. I need to get the frame and frame rest collar off the to see where it is leaking. I am going to clean all the brass, stretch the spring in fuel and air tube, clean up the frame and possibly replace the generator. I am then going to sand, prime, paint, clear coat, and bake the paint. I am also going to apply a new date correct decal. I will post more pics as it progresses.

[2050z]

Nice! Where did you get this one?