oldabewla Posted December 28, 2016 Share #1 Posted December 28, 2016 Here is my survivor complete 24 Gal. WWII Wheelings 1943 military trash can I just picked up before Christmas. These have been posted on here before ( I've Wanted one) in the 10,16,24 and 32 gal most in ether just the tops or bottoms and very few pictures of the complete unit. This is marked 1943 wheelings on the lid and 1943 wheelings in the bottom of the can hard to see in the photo all in super nice condition. The 24 Gallon was used with the M37 submersible heater in the field to the heat water in and clean the mess kits from this what I've found and also the reason the bottom is so clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted December 28, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 28, 2016 Cool find...and has lid...nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheskett Posted December 28, 2016 Share #3 Posted December 28, 2016 Great find. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted December 28, 2016 Share #4 Posted December 28, 2016 I wonder how many just got used to death as regular trash cans?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted December 28, 2016 Share #5 Posted December 28, 2016 Well...now I think I have seen everything being sold and bought! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted December 29, 2016 Share #6 Posted December 29, 2016 You are officially the "CAN MAN" Makes you wonder how many of these may have come out of Ft.McCoy and were in the area. That would look right at home under the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted December 29, 2016 Hey Ron, Your right ! I think too from out of the Ft. Mccoy ! Saw just the lid on epay from that area as well sell for $80 These make great poor man outdoor furnaces for guys under the bridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted December 29, 2016 Share #8 Posted December 29, 2016 What you saw sell on eBay was the thermostat for your under bridge heating unit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbtcoveralls Posted December 30, 2016 Share #9 Posted December 30, 2016 at the Ft Indiantown Gap WWII re-enactment in the early 1990s the trash can in our barracks had a 1944 dated lid. I still kick myself for not rescuing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted February 21, 2017 Share #10 Posted February 21, 2017 When I saw this one I just kinda smiled and took it home with me...need to form the official trash can collector forum...44 dated Reeves...needs to be cleaned...not sure how to go about galvanized metal and rust...maybe just a light wire brush and some oil?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted February 21, 2017 Share #11 Posted February 21, 2017 http://www.gaa.com.au/index.php?page=maintenance-and-cleaning-galvanized-steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted February 21, 2017 Share #12 Posted February 21, 2017 "Often, water draining from other adjacent steelwork that is rusting can flow on to galvanized steel and cause conspicuous brown staining. This can be treated with the use of commercial oxalic acid or a proprietary solution that has been developed for descaling pots and pans. Thorough rinsing with water is again important to remove any corrosive residues of the cleaner." ...this was the case ...I think for this can...based on lcation ..might be the ticket Brian...CLR is the proprietary solution?? and the oxalic acid can be found in general cleaning supplies will give it a go..and if all else fails ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cololab Posted February 21, 2017 Share #13 Posted February 21, 2017 Walmart sells, or did sell, a rust converter called "Krud Kutter" that does a pretty good job of removing stains and rust without leaving the harsh finish left by naval jelly and other more harsh removal agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted February 21, 2017 Share #14 Posted February 21, 2017 If the chemical thing does not work out,try experimenting with some galvanized chain link spray paint.Most hardware stores have it.May be a last resort.Cool item. Good luck Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted February 21, 2017 Share #15 Posted February 21, 2017 I think you're on the right track. I'd go with most gentle to most harsh IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted February 21, 2017 Share #16 Posted February 21, 2017 yep...it is beyond staining...not sure if I am going to paint it...might make it look better..however it is now out of the elements...and will be used as a shop trash can...with a liner... painting it might make the US 1944 more visible...just a trash can though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted February 22, 2017 Share #17 Posted February 22, 2017 Does anyone remember the springs they put on the lids to keep them with the can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldabewla Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted February 22, 2017 I picked up another one as well a Reeves 1942 32 Gal. The 24 Gallon as said were used along with the submersible water heater in the field to clean mess gear. I'm glad you saved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector Posted March 16, 2017 Share #19 Posted March 16, 2017 Have a picture of a Navy one somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REG Posted January 26, 2020 Share #20 Posted January 26, 2020 Here is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted January 26, 2020 Share #21 Posted January 26, 2020 cool that the bottom is stamped too...I have two now one has the bottom stamped, the other does not...manufacturer preference ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted January 27, 2020 Share #22 Posted January 27, 2020 Way cool..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted January 30, 2020 Share #23 Posted January 30, 2020 Probably pre-WW2. Only marked US on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted January 30, 2020 Share #24 Posted January 30, 2020 the font is killer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightpath Posted January 31, 2020 Share #25 Posted January 31, 2020 I can just see a Jack Webb banging them in the barracks at sunrise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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