Coleman Stove

[@stevew2082]

That should probably be left as-is and put on display somewhere. I'd be unable to resist lighting it, but I'd certainly baby it. Great find!

[@DadGoesCamping]

Im lighting it 👍

[@patrickhall3878]

You have a room full of rare and expensive items.. well at least to guys like us. To some unused ones are the grail. I like to use the old ones more… but I am not going to sell them.. very cool but I just like using them. Enjoy

[@DadGoesCamping]

As a collector that actually uses the items I collect I am very torn on using unfired GPAs …. I certainly appreciate them and think at some point they will be used. Thanks for your comment !

[@marksmith9295]

Thats a great find! I would probably light it using a compatible tank and generator but not cook with it. I have a Rinnai 3 burner stove from the 60s that is unfired in original box I will fire up at some point. Very curious about the spotlight behind the stove. That is very unique to say the least:) I collect old outboard motors (as well as Coleman GPAs) and have an unused mint1967 Johnson 3hp folding motor with its own case. It will never be used as long as I have it. Thanks for sharing the video as well as getting a glimpse at a wonderful collection.

[@DadGoesCamping]

Collecting outboard motors would require alot of space…… I do like them though. The Tilley spotlight in the background also has a tripod stand ….. fairly common to find. Thanks for watching…… and I do plan to light and use this stove. It will last my lifetime and with care it will still look good. More enjoyable to use something others don’t or won’t…..

[@marksmith9295]

Thanks for the Tilley information. I have actually slowed down on collecting outboards since I am retired now and can devote more time to restoring those needing it and testing out on a boat I restored. Enjoy your new old stove:)

[@DadGoesCamping]

@marksmith9295 Are you posting your outboards on youtube ??? I would think you would have a substantial audience….. including me.

[@marksmith9295]

There are a few outboards i have posted. Also a few pics of Coleman 975D cabin stoves in the community tab. The silver one i restored 2 years ago. It was in rough shape and i wanted a change from Hunters Green color. I use it alot for cooking in the summer.

[@DadGoesCamping]

@marksmith9295 I subscribed….. You did a great job on that cabin stove.