"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:11:09 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:



Back in the straight-6 flathead days, my dad used to have an "Air-flo"
Desoto, and dad had welded and made a bracket which attached to the
engine head. So when traveling the three hr. distance home, there
were cans of Campbell soup held firmly in them. half way home it was
lunch time.In the winter there were also metal jars in place full of
coffee or tea

always hot, always ready.

Might be a better idea rigging a suitable water container to the
exhaust manifold instead of tapping into the cooling system.
Still thinking about just hot water to brew coffee here.

--Vic


Kinda went through this process in August 2007 when I towed my Sandpiper 565
sailboat up to Ontario for a Rendezvous.
One generous guy from Ottawa offered to loan me his old camp stove. When I
got to his house, he presented me with a brand new stove and a package of 4
propane (or is it butane?) refills. All this after putting me up for a night
and providing breakfast next morning.
I didn't use the stove on the trip since I filled up on all the food being
passed around the three days of our little cruise adventure.