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Charles Coe · 06-04-2015, 05:18 PM

Does anyone know the original size of a C ration sticker? Thanks!

Pete · 06-04-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Charles Coe

Does anyone know the original size of a C ration sticker? Thanks!

C = 5 3/4 x 2 1/2
A/B = 3 x 2 3/4

Measrured off of original stickers.

Patrick L. · 06-04-2015, 07:11 PM

Don't know about WW2, but, the C rations I've had I never want to have to eat or see again !

BlueSunoco · 06-04-2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick L.

Don't know about WW2, but, the C rations I've had I never want to have to eat or see again !

Today the kids call their Meals Ready to Eat chow 'Meals Rejected by Everyone" some things don't change!

Pete · 06-04-2015, 07:28 PM

C rations, bear meat and raisin jack made in a nail keg.
Ah, for the good ol' days.

31 Model A · 06-04-2015, 07:44 PM

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What does C-rations and the sleeping bag have in common? C-ration Ham & Lima Beans officially change the name of the sleeping bag to the "Fart Sack".

Mitch//pa · 06-04-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 31 Model A

What does C-rations and the sleeping bag have in common? C-ration Ham & Lima Beans officially change the name of the sleeping bag to the "Fart Sack".

SA dad
has a fart sack

Charles Coe · 06-04-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete

C = 5 3/4 x 2 1/2
A/B = 3 x 2 3/4

Measrured off of original stickers.

Thanks, Pete! Just what I needed.

califfarmer · 06-04-2015, 11:31 PM

Hey 31 Model A don't pcik on Lima Beans. I am growing 328 acres of them right now.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 06-04-2015, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

SA dad
has a fart sack

OH YES! Buster T. & I have "CONTESTS"
Bad Dad

blgitn · 06-05-2015, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by califfarmer

Hey 31 Model A don't pcik on Lima Beans. I am growing 328 acres of them right now.

There's still farms in Newbury park? I lived on Verna off Wendy drive in the early 80's when I was stationed at Hueneme. We'd have field exercises at Broom ranch. The c-rats we got then had a pack of 3 o.d. Green cigarettes in them.
I thought broom ranch would be all houses now.

woodiewagon46 · 06-05-2015, 08:32 AM

Google "WW II gas ration stickers" several places are reproducing them.

C26Pinelake · 06-05-2015, 08:38 AM

Originals and reproductions are very plentiful at Hershey and Carlisle. Wayne

BILL WILLIAMSON · 06-05-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blgitn

There's still farms in Newbury park? I lived on Verna off Wendy drive in the early 80's when I was stationed at Hueneme. We'd have field exercises at Broom ranch. The c-rats we got then had a pack of 3 o.d. Green cigarettes in them.
I thought broom ranch would be all houses now.

BLGITIN,
While cuttin' fire wood in our REMOTE Sierra Mountains, found a "C" ration fruitcake in a Sardine lookin' can, WITH A "KEY" opener, it was GOOD! Reminds me of a "TIP" I read, "If you,re a HUNTER, DON'T buy a CAMOFLAUGED (SP?) WALLET
Speaking of O.D, a friend was a HONCHO in the motor pool, got into MUCHO trubble, whin he CLEAR COATED his JEEP, to make it "SHOW" worthy "They" made him re-do it on his OWN TIME
Bill W.

KGBnut · 06-05-2015, 04:17 PM

Rather than glue, I use vinyl cling film which you can get at most craft stores. Just cut a piece big enough to cover the ration sticker and still have a 1/4 - 1/2 inch border to cling to the inside of the windshield.

It leaves no sticky mess. You do have to make sure the glass is good and clean before it will stick.

blgitn · 06-05-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

BLGITIN,
While cuttin' fire wood in our REMOTE Sierra Mountains, found a "C" ration fruitcake in a Sardine lookin' can, WITH A "KEY" opener, it was GOOD! Reminds me of a "TIP" I read, "If you,re a HUNTER, DON'T buy a CAMOFLAUGED (SP?) WALLET
Speaking of O.D, a friend was a HONCHO in the motor pool, got into MUCHO trubble, whin he CLEAR COATED his JEEP, to make it "SHOW" worthy "They" made him re-do it on his OWN TIME
Bill W.

Bill,
Back then mini-mag lights were the cool thing to have. Some of my friends got camoflage ones and lost them in the weeds!

ModelAMike1930 · 06-05-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by califfarmer

Hey 31 Model A don't pcik on Lima Beans. I am growing 328 acres of them right now.

I love lima Beans..

ModelAMike1930 · 06-05-2015, 08:09 PM

I laminated my sticker and use scotch tape to hold it on.

31 Model A · 06-05-2015, 09:28 PM

I've nothing against Lima Beans. I even cook up a pot of Ham Hocks and Butter Beans now and then, Butter Beans are large Lima Beans but Ham and Lima Beans, GI issue C-Ration fermented for 10 plus years and beans that ferment have one helleva affect on the bowels. One had to make sure a slit trench or the latrine was close by...or your buddies steal pot!!!!

06-04-2015, 05:18 PM	#1
Charles Coe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pace, FL near Pensacola Posts: 374	WWII Ration Stickers Does anyone know the original size of a C ration sticker? Thanks!

06-04-2015, 07:11 PM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: WWII Ration Stickers Don't know about WW2, but, the C rations I've had I never want to have to eat or see again !

06-04-2015, 07:28 PM	#5
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,409	Re: WWII Ration Stickers C rations, bear meat and raisin jack made in a nail keg. Ah, for the good ol' days.

06-04-2015, 07:44 PM	#6
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: WWII Ration Stickers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What does C-rations and the sleeping bag have in common? C-ration Ham & Lima Beans officially change the name of the sleeping bag to the "Fart Sack".

06-04-2015, 11:31 PM	#9
califfarmer Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 41	Re: WWII Ration Stickers Hey 31 Model A don't pcik on Lima Beans. I am growing 328 acres of them right now.

06-05-2015, 08:32 AM	#12
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: WWII Ration Stickers Google "WW II gas ration stickers" several places are reproducing them.

06-05-2015, 08:38 AM	#13
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: WWII Ration Stickers Originals and reproductions are very plentiful at Hershey and Carlisle. Wayne

06-05-2015, 04:17 PM	#15
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: WWII Ration Stickers Rather than glue, I use vinyl cling film which you can get at most craft stores. Just cut a piece big enough to cover the ration sticker and still have a 1/4 - 1/2 inch border to cling to the inside of the windshield. It leaves no sticky mess. You do have to make sure the glass is good and clean before it will stick. __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

06-05-2015, 08:09 PM	#18
ModelAMike1930 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 382	Re: WWII Ration Stickers I laminated my sticker and use scotch tape to hold it on.

06-05-2015, 09:28 PM	#19
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: WWII Ration Stickers I've nothing against Lima Beans. I even cook up a pot of Ham Hocks and Butter Beans now and then, Butter Beans are large Lima Beans but Ham and Lima Beans, GI issue C-Ration fermented for 10 plus years and beans that ferment have one helleva affect on the bowels. One had to make sure a slit trench or the latrine was close by...or your buddies steal pot!!!!