Coleman Liquid Fuel

[Uncle Gump]

I keep hoping to find one of these... it would really fit into my "sportsman" collection of things.

 

[Shran]

Here's a neat little fella I picked up today for $10 at Goodwill. Normally, I pass on 425 stoves because they're so common, unless they are either in excellent condition or very cheap or preferably both. This one is a bit dirty, but cheap, and has the added bonus of unique features. The 425 A, B, and C models are (IMO) cheap, sheet metal junk - but the wire bails that hold the lid closed and double as a stand are kinda cool. This one is a 425D, which from what I can tell was only made in 1965 and 1966 and has the newer style chassis but the older style lid clips/stand. Unfortunately this one did not come with a fuel tank and instead has a propane conversion piece included. Although this one is a bit rough, this is the first one I've seen and it's not "too nice" so I'm gonna keep it and run it.

 

[Uncle Gump]

That's cool...

Running propane you could even make toast... lol

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Neat video on mantles:

 

[sgtsandman]

I learned a lot on that and the previous video he did. It looks like he's doing a video on dual fuel and gas mantel lights in the future.

 

[sgtsandman]

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Amber globes... I like.

Not so in your face as clear for area lighting and way fewer bugs.

 

[sgtsandman]

Good idea. That is one thing I dislike about the modern lanterns. They bring in every bug from the surrounding area because they are so bright.

 

[Shran]

Sweet! Looks great on that lantern. An amber globe is on my short list of things I need for sure.

 

[Dirtman]

The crazy old doomsday guy who's house I'm cleaning has a bunch of old laterns and stoves. Scored some nice cast iron cookware too. When I get home I'll have to post pics so you can all tell me if any of it is good.

Got 6 solar panels and a control box too but no idea how I'd get them home.

 

[ericbphoto]

The 425e is working nicely this morning.

 

[Roert42]

Do you have two coffee pots?

 

[ericbphoto]

Do you have two coffee pots?

???

No. One big pot to boil water for all uses. The French press is plastic. It can't go on the stove more than once.

 

[fastpakr]

I thought the giant blue one was a percolator at first too.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

The old 290 was helping pack last night: