JZ
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Maybe something of interest to some of you
I've never used one, but heard some good things.
For anyone who needs to siphon gas ( i.e. anyone traveling to Baja  ).
http://www.xtend-a-hitchnorthwest.com/super_siphon.htm
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jrbaja
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I highly recommend these
I was given one as a present a few years back and it is one of my most used tools.
I then discovered them for sale in my neighborhood market and have been giving them as gifts.
They were even taken into consideration for my gas can racks.
The only drawback is explaining to the locals that you don't need to suck on them to make them work. Force of habit
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FrankO
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that's pretty damn cool. Gonna get two.
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Corky1
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JR if one was to cut 2' off this hose would it fit into a large zip loc bag??
I am thinking motorcycle rear fender bag. Thanks, Corky
 
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jrbaja
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Yep
easily. You probably wouldn't have to cut off much if any. They roll up small and flat.
Real handy for boats as well.
When someone is out of gas, as long as I can pull up next to them, it's a breeze!
Brilliant yet simple. Wish it would have been my idea !!!!
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JR
Since the year of 1931, the device is known as"The Oklahoma Courtesy Card' used by a variety of individals on the road during the 'Grapes of Wrath"
helped others while on the Road to California.
Skeet/Loreto
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Capt. George
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Siphon
Been using it for years, can extend hose if necessary, available in 3/8 or 1/2, get the half......great gadget......george
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capn.sharky
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What George did not tell you
Yes, he has used them for years now. Not for his boat, but for his cars and motorcycles. In the old days we were able to stick hoses down our
neighbors tanks and steal their gas.
New York was so desperate that George would siphon gas into the fire trucks for the city---using the Oklahoma Credit Card. How ya doing George? I
got your message on the other posting. Russ
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Markitos
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Yea baby those things work great. Heck we take it for granted now. No more fuel face for me nope no more nope yuck
All that wonder are not lost
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jeans
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Well....I just bought me one...Thanks!
The gas cans I have are WWll vintage from that huge surplus store in North Park. The spout doesn't fit well and I end up spilling a good portion on
my feet.
Besides..the danged things are heavy! This will be much better...Thanks again!
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jrbaja
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Skeet
These are the modern version of the Oklahoma credit card. It has a coupling with a marble in it used as a one way valve. No more suckin!
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Keri
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Thanks Guys
I just bought a couple. We can use them here at the resort also, k 
[Edited on 7-7-2004 by Keri]
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jeans
The gas cans I have are WWll vintage from that huge surplus store in North Park. |
Jeans, just where is the surplus store located - address? Sounds interesting.
Bob H
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SIPHON
Wadda ya tink Sharkey...I waz a por street kid......bike don't use much gas...
it was like charity...
As a F/F of NYC, we never took gas fromour beloved BROTHER citizens...we used to occasionally trade batteries back and forth......I felt like Robin
Hood in Reverse...take from the poor to give to the "not so poor".
Tough finding cars today without lock-on gas caps.....gotta go look now, a lot of the old folks are napping.....mustn't miss a golden (no pun
intended) opportunity.
Skeet, keep away from my gas tanks!
El Vikingo
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jrbaja
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I never realized
what sordid pasts these old codgers on here have. Figures a "Baja" message
board is where they would turn up. jajajaja
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jeans
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
| Quote: | Originally posted by jeans
The gas cans I have are WWll vintage from that huge surplus store in North Park. |
Jeans, just where is the surplus store located - address? Sounds interesting.
Bob H |
I knew someone would ask me that so I already looked it up:
Bargain Center
3015 North Park Way.
San Diego
(619) 295-1181
That parallels University Ave. one block south and a few blocks west of I-805 in the community of North Park.
I love the place...knock yourself out!
Mom always told me to be different - Now she says...Not THAT different
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jeans
...knock yourself out! |
Jeans, my wife says that all the time - are you originally from the midwest?
Anyway, thanks for the info, I'll knock myself out.
Bob H
[Edited on 7-7-2004 by Bob H]
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jeans
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
| Quote: | Originally posted by jeans
...knock yourself out! |
Jeans, my wife says that all the time - are you originally from the midwest?
[Edited on 7-7-2004 by Bob H] |
Um...midwest LA County
That is not a usual saying of mine...just sorta came out!
Mom always told me to be different - Now she says...Not THAT different
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JR
The Photo you Posted is that of Carylon Jones Amarillo Texas Hi School Graduate, in 1950 0r 51.This ole Fart was stuck on her for a couple of Weeks
she was too Skinny as a Freshman in School.
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jrbaja
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I know Skeet
That's why I posted her. And in fact, I still am. Addams Family Values n all!
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