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#250994 Wed Apr 27 2011 01:05 PM
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Can anyone help me with this can, i have bought from ebay here in the U.K for the grand sum of 90cents, now was i robbed?? The markings contain: AGATE SHEET METAL Co, CHICAGO there is also a small label that has SAFETY CAN No 919878. Any help appreciated.
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Its a standard safety type gas can that was used throughout the US. Complied with govt. safety regulations for the storage of small amounts of gasoline. Not affiliated with any major oil companies. Just an older gasoline storage can. Modern ones are plastic!


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EXCELLENT!! Thank you for the response, i just may do it in Mobilgas and display it with my pump. Thank you for the information.
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I'll second that, late 60's more like early 70's. still use these in factories through out US. Where static electricity is issue , as plastic made this danger worse. We use to simply ground can with wire to frame work of something. Your ok at 1.63 US money but don't expect to get rich.


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My father had this exact same (style) can for the lawnmower gas. Used it many times: it wasn't the best for pouring, however.

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Common U. L. , ( Underwriters Labratories ) "Saftey Can . I had them in use in my van accessory shop as I stored Acetone , Methyl Ethyl and sometimes , Mineral sprits in them . New, I guess they ran about 35.00 apiece for the one gallon , 50.00 for five gallon . They should have a spark aresstor in the pour throat too. Ed Shaver


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Sounds like Ed was running a METH LAB, before he left Tx!
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Thanks Guys, thats a great response. I now know the full story on this can, i just thought i may apply a mobilgas sticker/decal and display in the garage next to my pumps..

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The fire department required the body shop I worked at in the 1960s to use cans like that for lacquer thinner after it was drawn out of bulk barrels.


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