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Lobo1625
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Post by Lobo1625 »

No luck last night, the first store I hit only had the vented ones. The Wal-Mart I went to didn't have an automotive section!? I'll do some more scouting this evening. Lots of little Mom-and-Pop auto stores around so I'm betting that I'll be able to find one. I'll also try a different Wally world and see if there's any luck.
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The great Republic has succumbed to national pressure and the can you want will not be found in the larger chain stores. Not even the local Mom & Pop lawn care type outfits stock them anymore. Best chance would be leftover stock somewhere.

HOWEVER, I made a phone call to a friend and I think I've located 12 (new) 5 gallon cans. I can't get up there to check them out and get a picture of them until later today. I do not think they are the conventional kind like in your pictures, but they are:

5 gallons
3 choices of colors (as if you care)
Long hose (flexible) nozzle - about 18"
Vent cap in the back.

BUT - they are $42.99 each. Before I go to this location and start snapping photos, let me know if you want to spend that much on them (plus shipping - which I will let UPS do).

They also have 2 packages of vent caps left (1 cap/package for $5.00). If you had a cheap can without the back vent, couldn't you just drill a hole, and secure the cap with some of that stuff they use to patch up gas tanks?
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Post by Shaman »

GypsyRR wrote:BUT - they are $42.99 each. Before I go to this location and start snapping photos, let me know if you want to spend that much on them (plus shipping - which I will let UPS do).
Your dedication is admired.

I am not in need of that prestigious a Fuel Container, please do not bother to make that trip.

Thanks for trying.
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Okay - it was no problem for me to check on it. I stopped by there before I heard from you though and got pics, so if anyone else is interested in these, let me know and I'll load the photos.
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Post by Shaman »

I found what looks like a deal in a cheapo catalog.
Used Swedish Jerry Cans.
Only $15 bucks plus $8 bucks for the nozzle.

The American versions are $30+ and as much for the nozzles.
Have to paint then red.
Hmmmm.....
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