we need one of these to do dishes w/
http://store.oldgrouch.biz/usmiimhe.html

we need one of these as well
http://www.omahas.com/product_info.php?products_id=38

then we go to a resturant supply place and fill it w/ modern utensils.

So I am kinda bumed we didn't get that field kitchen set. So, if anyone can turn me on to another set reasonably priced, I will set up my jeep trailer just like the 3rd I.D. did with theirs.

That way the whimpering nit picking know it alls from the other units can untwist their nickers, and get over our farby hospitality.

Big Bear is the best time to have the kitchen, as it is also close enough to simply drive the jeep and trailer up there. Ward, do you have a list of what the set consists of? Maybe I can even just part it together.

What do you gents think?

DO IT, DO IT NOW!!! ahahhahahahhahahahahhahahaa!!!!!!

So thats what you look like after work!

I think that that is a fine idea. I don't have a list, but I think Derek has "the bible" in all things kitchen.

Bill informed me that Gunner has a field kitchen he might be willing to sell, but the number was a bit high for both Chuck and myself. I like what Derek has been posting... I haven't shown them to Chuck yet (he's signed up on the forum but never uses his computer).

Frankly, as far as the kitchen goes, anything is better than what we were forced to do when we had to resort to Slicton's RV. I'm honestly surprised "certain people" from "other forums" didn't complain about that.

Bitches be hoes.

I think it might be good for Bill to fix the gas regulator on the stove we attempted to use in the mean time while we work on getting a period correct one. In the end prepping and cooking a hot meal kicks the pants out of illegally burying used cans food in the forest any day.

i'll keep posting stuff...i did find a diagram of all the contents of the 20 man cookset...can't remember where the hell i saw it..lol
but it was great had all of the contents laid out..pots and pans lids and untensils...honestly it all looked like modern commercial equip (which for food prep I would be more comfortable w/)

anyway i'll keep digging

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jackpot

Perfect Bidus! Thanks for the layout! Looks like my local surplus store has most of this stuff. Do you know what kind of stove this set takes?

Fox
you can see the stove in the picture it's numbered 17. one of the guys who was in the fly tent this weekend had one. it has two burners and four metal wings that fold out to stablize the stove and to hold the pots.
it was tiny and would take forever to cook something for our group.. I would stick w/ what Bill has and some how camoflage the propane tank in a crate or something.

secondly, i would be careful about surplus pots and pans as I believe the standards for what is allowable in pots and pans has changed from the 40's and for health reasons would be cautious, that having been said i do think all of this stuff is available in modern equivilents, with little or no loss to authenticity. for example if you look at my first post to the 20 man cutlery roll, this can easily be filled w/ modern knives, tines and ladles

my 2 cents


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Well I didn't plan on buying pots made of lead lol! The local surplus store has kitchen items made in the 80s for our Military. Most of it is stainless steel and aluminum, and would definetaly be safe to cook with. At the same time it looks exactly the same as pictured above. Plated metals are what you have to worry about too.

The stove does sound whimpy. Might just get a good Colman from the market. It would be easy to hide it in the trailer set up. I also want to get a good coffee maker! lol! I always feel bad buming coffee from Allan and his little coffee pot! Lol!

here is everything w/ the sizes and designations

the 20 man cook set stove is on the bottom

Those are perfect.

Fox, let's you and me get together with Chuck about all this. I'll have to roust him up to your neck of the woods if we can find everything there.

I see the burner on Ebay a lot. Theres a surplus store called M&I in Pomona that might have one there too. They might have everything as a mater of fact. My local sore has the pots and silverware.

Might as well get a Colman if the M42 burner is too whimpy. I should head down the hill to M&I soon and see what they have. Thats a good surplus store if you have never been to it. They have WWII stuff there as well. Kaiser Bills is just down the street on Gary Ave off the 10 Fwy.

M&I is great...i haven't been to K Bill's since it got cleaned up...if you find stuff post pics
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Will post what I find for the kitchen. At the moment I'm trying to fix my jeep. A piece of crap Jap brearing that was installed in my transfer case desinigrated . Right now, I have the transmission and a bunch of oher parts all over my garage. She was supposed to be in a Memorial Day parade, but even after 65 years, the Japs are still fighting back

Got a guy selling a 2 burner stove and an extra utensil roll for $60 + shipping. What dp you guys think?

does the stove work?
i think it is a good deal. i think we could always use the 2 burner in conjunction w/ bill's rig..more then one hot pot kinda thing

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Yeah man get it. I can pay you back if you don't want it

He says the stove works. He has a complete set and happens to have an extra stove. So, if $60 is a good price, I will get it.

Idk if its of any importance but bill Guiette has a stove at his compound on the MZ.

Looking for WW2 stove Almond. Not Bill's kitchen stove.



Ward, I will check my schedule. We can meet in Pomona and go to the shops down there. That would be the first place I would check.

Its actually a WWII field kitchen stove might be too big tho its the type that is most commonly seen in the back of the mobile kitchen truck...get the idea?

Edit: The 9th may have a couple of those 2 burners also.