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    Its all aluminum, made in Dallas Texas, says HOBO all over it.
    I Wonder Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink what ever comes out?"


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    Well that's a pretty cool find, how much does it weigh?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mossman View Post
    Well that's a pretty cool find, how much does it weigh?
    Its kinda heavy, haven't weighed it so I'm just guessing probably 2 or 3 pounds
    I Wonder Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink what ever comes out?"

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    That's a great find!
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    @Ken, yep I stopped at a barn sale picked it up for 5.00. has the instructions and original box LOL , looks like its never been used.

    HAHAHAHA,4.99 what a deal, that is too funny cash only no change LOL . I wonder how many were sold !!!!
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    Did you pull out a gun when you handed over the $5.00?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken View Post
    Did you pull out a gun when you handed over the $5.00?
    LOL maybe he felt sorry for me, I stopped in during lunch from work I was dirty and dressed in old ripped clothes.
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    LOL....best way to do it....never in a 3 piece suit driving a Mercedes........
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    I have had no luck finding info on it, I'm wondering just how old it is.
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    Let me know if you find anything. I spent 2 hours looking last night without success.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken View Post
    Let me know if you find anything. I spent 2 hours looking last night without success.
    I have tried every search term i can think of, I got one hit for some pay for info on what your item is worth site . it was manufactured by elco company out of Dallas texas.
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    See if there is a phone number in the brochure and look up the phone number. They may still be in business but no longer manufacture the stove.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    See if there is a phone number in the brochure and look up the phone number. They may still be in business but no longer manufacture the stove.
    there is no record of That company in Dallas at the present time hasn't been since the early 80's from what i could find out about the company
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    Maybe they got bought out or changed their name but still have the same phone number.
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    ?????

    http://www.manta.com/c/mr0fhfg/elco-northwest-inc

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    Elco Northwest Inc in Olalla, WA is a private company categorized under Stoves, Wood Burning. Our records show it was established in 1981 and incorporated in Washington.
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    Number disconnected and no longer in service: (253) 853-8868
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    Well, the thing is old, the company's gone under, and you can kiss any hope of customer service goodbye.

    I'll give ya' two bucks for it.
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