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Wow! I bet that thing has some memories attached to it. I'd kind of like to see a photo of it if you don't mind sharing.bronxbill":4gkvdl55 said:I'm still using the Zippo I carried in Viet Nam in 1967.
Wow! I bet that thing has some memories attached to it. I'd kind of like to see a photo of it if you don't mind sharing.bronxbill":4gkvdl55 said:I'm still using the Zippo I carried in Viet Nam in 1967.
I might try one without the pipe insert.bronxbill":a8p5j0uc said:I'm still using the Zippo I carried in Viet Nam in 1967. Other than usual upkeep; flint, wick etc it has never failed me. I don't use a pipe insert, and have no trouble lighting a pipe
Keeping the lighter on the full side helps the flame reach into the bowl better. Use caution about overfilling and putting in pocket of levis, or any pants. Especially if you carry your unit to that side. :no: Get a hell of a chemical burn. I learned about that right after takeoff sittin in the door of a helicopter in the AF. It was a long and painfull OpJustpipes":s72slec4 said:I regret to say that I have never been able to get use to using a Zippo. I have been using the same Imco pipe lighter for the last 8-10 years with no problems. I sent the Zippo pipe lighter I had to one of the brothers here. Maybe I should revisit them. I always felt like I had to draw too hard to get a good light with the lighter with the pipe insert.
There's some interesting examples on eBay if you search "Zippo Vietnam" (Probably some fakes, too, like anything else...)EJinVA":p10qzu8h said:Wow! I bet that thing has some memories attached to it. I'd kind of like to see a photo of it if you don't mind sharing.bronxbill":p10qzu8h said:I'm still using the Zippo I carried in Viet Nam in 1967.
I'm resurrecting a dead thread because this was actually one of the top hits when I was searching Google for info on how to do this. I'd like to swap out my regular zippo insert (which is unused) for the pipe insert, but I can't figure out exactly what to do. There isn't anything on the Zippo website. I sent them an email but I haven't heard back yet. Has anyone done this recently?LtMac":8c9r4gpr said:Yep, its true. I've sent for the replacement. They change it out and send the original insert and a few flints back with the lighter.Any truth to this?
Here's a hint: I collect Zippos with Sheriff's stars on them. If I buy a new or customized Zippo and want the pipe insert, I'll send in a plain older one for the insert exchange and swap the insert when it returns to me. That way I don't have to worry about a more valued lighter getting lost in the mail.
LtMac
Just got one back. Here's the email I got from Zippo on what to do:Dave_In_Philly":k23aaed7 said:I'm resurrecting a dead thread because this was actually one of the top hits when I was searching Google for info on how to do this. I'd like to swap out my regular zippo insert (which is unused) for the pipe insert, but I can't figure out exactly what to do. There isn't anything on the Zippo website. I sent them an email but I haven't heard back yet. Has anyone done this recently?LtMac":k23aaed7 said:Yep, its true. I've sent for the replacement. They change it out and send the original insert and a few flints back with the lighter.Any truth to this?
Here's a hint: I collect Zippos with Sheriff's stars on them. If I buy a new or customized Zippo and want the pipe insert, I'll send in a plain older one for the insert exchange and swap the insert when it returns to me. That way I don't have to worry about a more valued lighter getting lost in the mail.
LtMac
Yep. they did that with mine too. Must be standard operating procedure for them.Brewdude":h7haiu83 said:I did this earlier this year and Zippo turned it around within about 10 days. Sent the original insert back and included a pack of flints.
I use mine almost 100% of the time now.
Cheers,
RR
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