Wanted: 60's vintage items or reproductions

The_Stainless_Steel_Rat · #1 12-09-12, 10:16

Looking for Jerry-Cans (Do not have to be fill-able US 1950-70, water/gas) *Still looking*
Looking for Hayboxes (Mermite Cans for our US friends) *Acquired*
Looking for Ammo Cans (not blank/Dumby/training), *Still looking*
Wooden Ammo or other "supply" type crates not to heavy. *Acquired*

These would be used to create a "load" for a military Mule

I will attach a picture of a model with some thing like what I am looking for.

I prefer them to be In Ontario, as Postage on most of these would be huge
if your traveling to the area we can still look at items.

Thanks for every-one's help

PS Also looking for photos of same items with markings to help
with making same if unable to locate above items.

Thank-you!

(don't want it all, just some of it, thanks)

non_sleeper@hotmail.com

The_Stainless_Steel_Rat · #2 19-09-12, 09:46

If you have any of this cluttering up your home or shop, please drop me a PM, pictures and prices appreciated.

rob love · #3 19-09-12, 15:18

If you know anyone driving through Manitoba, I am not far off the transcanada and can get you as many of the metal jerry cans as you would ever want for very reasonable prices.

Hans Mulder · #4 19-09-12, 18:29

I could be interested as well in some metal cans...I have a friend who passes through every month. What is the going rate?

Jordan Baker · #5 19-09-12, 18:58

Bryan

I've got some wooden US (I think) ammo boxes. Not sure what era. Couple of small ones and one big one. You can have them.

rob love · #6 20-09-12, 02:36

I can pick up surplus cans for $10 each. They will need repaint after all these years, but there are several hundred to choose from.

The_Stainless_Steel_Rat · #7 20-09-12, 08:44

Jordan - Thank-you, will arrange to pick them up sometime!

Hans - I would like to share costs if you can get your friend to pick us up some cans.

Rob - I will work with Hans and we will see what we can come up with! Thank-you.

Greg · #8 20-09-12, 15:35

Hi,

I sent you a pm in regards to some hay boxes.
I have large round steel thermos as well for dispensing hot or cold drinks as well.

Cheers,
Greg

chris vickery · #9 20-09-12, 16:36

Vintage cans are easy to come by. I have bought lots and passed on many as well, usually they go for around $5 to $10 each at garage sales, flea markets etc. I am local and can see what I have for extras.
Also 7.62 or 5.56 ammo cans can be had at Princess auto or KW Surplus in Kitchener for about $20 each.
Fortunately for myself, I have a complete ensemble to outfit my mule when I get it done.
Al 1960's vintage, I have 3 mortar crates, several ammo cans, fuel cans, radio gear incl PRC25s, and a complete USMC uniform and web gear. Even have the Death Cards, Lucky strike cigs etc.
Just need to find an M16A1, M14, LAW or a blooper now...

Hans Mulder · #10 20-09-12, 18:18

I'll check with my buddy to see when he is passing through Manitoba next, and how much room he might have.

peter simundson · #11 20-09-12, 20:51

Can't send by PM for some reason.

Here they are

The_Stainless_Steel_Rat · #12 22-09-12, 05:11

Hans, I would much appreciate it!

Peter, they look ok!

The_Stainless_Steel_Rat · #13 22-09-12, 05:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris vickery

Vintage cans are easy to come by. I have bought lots and passed on many as well, usually they go for around $5 to $10 each at garage sales, flea markets etc. I am local and can see what I have for extras.
Also 7.62 or 5.56 ammo cans can be had at Princess auto or KW Surplus in Kitchener for about $20 each.
Fortunately for myself, I have a complete ensemble to outfit my mule when I get it done.
Al 1960's vintage, I have 3 mortar crates, several ammo cans, fuel cans, radio gear incl PRC25s, and a complete USMC uniform and web gear. Even have the Death Cards, Lucky strike cigs etc.
Just need to find an M16A1, M14, LAW or a blooper now...

Where did you find the Lucky strikes?? Would love some of those (not to smoke, just for the helmet etc.)

chris vickery · #14 22-09-12, 15:38

Let me check and see how many packs I have. I purchased a large collection of VN items last year.

The_Stainless_Steel_Rat · #15 23-09-12, 19:00

I have found a place with pictures you can cut out and form into a cigarette package
with the Lucky strike packaging on them, that way you do not have to crush a pack
of real ones in your helmet strap if you want one just for that, save the good ones for
the display table.