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Post by insignia100 on Dec 23, 2019 22:36:34 GMT -5
The past few days have been spent cleaning and refurbishing some Zippo lighters from my late grandfather. This is only a small selection, but they are the most interesting and sentimental lighters in the bunch. The two most interesting ones from a historical standpoint are the two middle lighters in the top row. The solid brass lighter is a 1982 50th anniversary commemorative model, while the chrome lighter with the black emblem was dated to early 1946. This may have been one of the first lighters Zippo offered for sale to the public after dedicating their production to supplying the US armed forces during World War II. I'm sending four of them back to Zippo for some repairs, and put a little note asking if they could replace the inserts with pipe inserts when they send them back.  |
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Post by sperrytops on Dec 23, 2019 23:26:40 GMT -5
Very nice. That's a fantastic selection from the history of Zippo.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 24, 2019 0:18:33 GMT -5
Zippo has a great history of serving the customer.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2019 2:13:01 GMT -5
Fantastic collection and I absolutely love the third one in the bottom row with all the wear and patina put there by your grandfather.
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Post by crapgame on Dec 24, 2019 9:35:18 GMT -5
I have a some zippos and love them...I am starting to collect Zippo's and Ronson lighters..
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Post by briarbuck on Dec 24, 2019 10:23:40 GMT -5
Did a search for Joe S. Towing Company. Nothing came back.
Cool collection for future generations. Would be interested with how the customer service goes with Zippo.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 24, 2019 12:54:56 GMT -5
Great selection....can't beat a Zippo.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 25, 2019 11:32:05 GMT -5
That's a great selection of lighters. You certainly won't be putting on weight...you'll always be lighter.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 25, 2019 13:13:24 GMT -5
Bit of Irish humor^^^^...very good Dr. Paddy!
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Post by Mac on Dec 26, 2019 17:18:56 GMT -5
Fabulous to have such keepsakes! Ones you'll use!
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 9, 2020 11:40:03 GMT -5
Great lighters and family history too, That's hard to beat!!!
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Post by toshtego on Jan 9, 2020 16:08:31 GMT -5
Nice collection. I am glad it passed on to you.
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Post by monbla256 on Jan 9, 2020 19:46:09 GMT -5
It'sthe only Zippo I own but it has some history. I got it back in '69 in Siagon when I was at the Univ. of Vietnam. Sent it to Zippo for a pipe insert in '70 when I got home and have used it ever since. Had to have the hinge pin replaced in '73 and they did it for free! Can't beat a Zippo for sure ! 
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 9, 2020 21:48:25 GMT -5
That's a great selection of lighters. You certainly won't be putting on weight...you'll always be lighter. You missed your calling, Paddy. You should have been a stand up comedian. |
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